National Innovation Survey of the Food and Beverage Industry In Trinidad and Tobago, 2006

The National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST) conducted a national survey on innovation in the food and beverage industry during July to September, 2006.

The objectives of this study included:

• types of innovative activities undertaken and the reasons for undertaking such activities,

• obstacles/hindrances to innovative activities,

• impact of innovation on key performance indicators,

• the role of linkages for the acquisition of information and collaboration leading to innovation, and

• research and development in the innovation process.

This undertaking is intended to provide insights into the innovation process and to assist decision-makers in developing policies to create the environment and incentives to catalyse innovation in the industry.

A report of the survey results was published in September 2007.