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 Bank Group, signed an agreement with Twiga Foods to apply global quality certification to food
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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 finding less than 5 percent of donor investments addressed specific health risks such as Salmonella
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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 Drug Administration, found some costs could be avoided through practical and often low-cost behavior 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 ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation, with the European Commission (DG DEVCO and
Continue Reading Experts say consumers must demand improved food safety in Africa

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 a previous project and set priorities for future work. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Continue Reading FAO helps Belarus review industry, government food safety systems