The World Bank is to help Moldova modernize the country’s food safety system.
The group’s board of executive directors approved a loan of $15 million to the Republic of Moldova for the third additional financing
Continue Reading World Bank supports food safety project in Moldova
The latest version of a handbook for companies throughout the supply chain who want to develop a new food safety system or strengthen an existing one has been released by the International Finance Corp.
The
Continue Reading IFC updates handbook to help firms ensure food safety
A Kenyan-based technology food distribution platform is to receive help to boost food safety practices and ensure traceability of produce from the farm to consumers.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World
Continue Reading World Bank Group supports projects to improve African food safety
A report from the Global Food Safety Partnership (GFSP) highlighted the need for increased targeted funding to promote domestic food safety across Africa.
GFSP called for more investment into programs focusing on public health after
Continue Reading GFSP calls for more domestic food safety investments in African countries
The impact of unsafe food costs low- and middle-income economies about $110 billion in lost productivity and medical expenses each year, according to the World Bank.
The study, supported by the United States Food and
Continue Reading Unsafe food in LMICs costs $110 billion a year – World Bank
Consumer expectations and demands have a role to play in improving food safety in Africa, according to speakers at an event in Brussels this week.
The briefing in the Belgian city was organized by the
Continue Reading Experts say consumers must demand improved food safety in Africa
The International Finance Corp. has signed an agreement with an organization in Myanmar to help food companies address and improve food safety practices.
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, said the partnership with
Continue Reading IFC helps to improve food safety in Myanmar
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations are working to help improve the food safety system in Belarus.
Governmental representatives met for five days of talks in Minsk earlier this month to conclude
Continue Reading FAO helps Belarus review industry, government food safety systems
Food is a big part of the current political upheaval in Ukraine. As the world’s third-largest wheat exporter, the news from Kiev has already roiled the Chicago Board of Trade, and Russian threats to block
Continue Reading The View From Kiev: Ukraine’s Food Safety Improvements Will Eventually Align With the EU
