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Africa Food Safety Operators Network

Africa launches digital food safety database to streamline trade, protect consumers

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AFRICA – The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with the FS4Africa project co-funded by the European Union, has launched the Africa Food Safety Operators Network, a digital platform designed to consolidate food safety data across African markets.   Foodborne illnesses continue to affect millions across Africa each year.

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A picture of Appert and his early wide-necked bottle for canning innovation

The Origins of Canning: Innovation Born from War and Hunger

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In the late 18th century, Europe was consumed by war and one of the greatest challenges armies faced wasn’t enemy fire, but food spoilage. Feeding thousands of soldiers on long campaigns was nearly impossible with traditional preservation methods like salting, smoking, or drying.   In 1795, the French government under

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Government and stakeholders unveil Nigeria's national palm oil traceability plan to boost production, reduce imports, and support ethical sourcing

Nigeria launches National Palm Oil Traceability Framework to reduce imports, improve market access

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NIGERIA — Nigeria has launched a National Palm Oil Traceability Framework alongside a 16-member Inter-Agency Committee, aiming to strengthen domestic production and cut over US$600 million in annual palm oil imports.   Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari, represented by the

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