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Stay updated on the latest food processing drives, news, insights and more. TechnoServe helps people lift themselves out of poverty by harnessing the power of the private sector. A leading nonprofit organization operating in almost 30 countries, we work with hardworking women and men in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries.
TechnoServe » Food Processing
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Three Things We’re Looking Forward to in 2024 1. More climate-positive solutions for farmers and business owners
In 2024, we’re looking forward to continuing our Regenerate 30 initiative to put farmers and business owners at the heart of solutions for climate change. Our work will create living incomes, cut emissions, and improve the protection, management, and restoration of landscapes.
TechnoServe will continue this movement in 2024 by expanding our regenerative business portfolio to include the development of regenerative value chains in coastal communities. In Nigeria, a new program will s ..read more
TechnoServe » Food Processing
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This global Feed the Future activity is working with the private sector and other stakeholders to improve nutrition, health, and economic growth by supporting large-scale food fortification.
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Diets lacking essential nutrients like vitamin A, iron, folic acid, zinc, and iodine threaten the health and well-being of the most economically and nutritionally vulnerable population groups, especially women and children. It is estimated that as many as 1.2 billion women of reproductive age globally have one or more micronutrient deficiencies, as do more than 372 million preschool-aged children ..read more
TechnoServe » Food Processing
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THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS (20th October 2023)—Millers from Africa and Asia have joined other stakeholders to announce a commitment to reach one billion people with adequately fortified rice, edible oil and flour by 2026. To do this, Millers for Nutrition, a new industry-led coalition, will make adequate fortification of staple foods easier and more rewarding for millers, the businesses responsible for processing dietary staples like flour, cooking oil, and rice.
The launch of Millers for Nutrition at the Micronutrient Forum’s 6th Global Nutrition for Resilience Conference comes as the world faces ..read more
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TechnoServe » Food Processing
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The headline findings from the Food and Agriculture Organization’s highly anticipated State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 are grim. Globally, hundreds of millions more people face hunger than was the case before the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s driving this worrying trend and how is TechnoServe responding?
Understanding the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization, IFAD, UNICEF, WFP, and WHO release the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World in order to provide an update on the global fight against malnutriti ..read more
TechnoServe » Food Processing
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The SAPFF program, a partnership between the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and TechnoServe has released a new case study introducing a unique industry-led approach that addresses crucial business challenges while also emphasizing the importance of establishing sustainable food fortification practices. By working hand-in-hand with local processors, SAPFF aimed to improve the nutritional value of staple foods, making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of vulnerable communities in Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania ..read more