Partners in Food Solutions

Our latest newsletter features news on our partnership with Argidius Foundation, a training at the Bühler Group Grain Processing Innovation Center, yummy sweet potatoes, and much more!

Recently, the COMESA EAC Horticulture Accelerator's regional strategic framework meeting took place in Zambia, gathering leaders from National Chapters, COMESA Secretariat, ACTESA Project, COLEAD.link, CABI and the East African Community collaboration. The goal? Refining strategies to build a robust, sustainable horticulture value chain with a focus on innovation, investment, and trade in East Africa. It's one aspect of our new program supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that focuses on three agricultural value chains in East Africa - potatoes, onions, and avocados. New PFS Program Manager Esther Mahihu offered insights into strategic pillars for the value chains, and shared case studies on boosting processor productivity.

Abigail Adjei-Boatey served as a quality assurance officer during her apprenticeship at Eden Tree Limited, a fruit and vegetable processor in Ghana, ensuring the company’s produce met the highest quality and safety standards.     For her, this role was a deep dive into practical problem-solving, data analysis and communication and equipped her with a strong understanding of food safety regulations. One highlight during her tenure was developing and implementing a pasteurization protocol for Eden Tree’s new fruit juice line, which improved product safety and shelf life.     Abigail believes she is now equipped to address critical challenges in food safety and quality through innovation and continuous improvement. Through PFS, she was also mentored by Ardent Mills’ Justin Bakke, and got to build invaluable professional networks which will offer her support and guidance that will last throughout her career. The hands-on experience, combined with seeing Eden Tree’s products thrive in the market were some of the best parts of her apprenticeship.     Abigail is pictured here with PFS' Gordon Okyere (far left), Mandla Nkomo (middle), and Christian Dedzo (right).

Thanks to you Mathias Mogge and your team for facilitating a great set of conversations, and for displaying WHH's thought leadership in systemically dealing with issues of food and nutrition security. Partners in Food Solutions is grateful for this collaboration and facilitation by the Seeding The Future Foundation and Bernhard Van Lengerich, PhD.'s visionary leadership!

Thank you Bernhard Van Lengerich, PhD. for hosting the Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS2024). It was a great platform for exchanging brilliant ideas on the varied roles stakeholders can play in addressing food system challenges.

Tune in tomorrow! Our CEO Mandla Nkomo is one of many important leaders in the global food space to speak at the Global Bioeconomy Summit (GBS2024). Virtual participation is free and you can register here: https://lnkd.in/gznuQJba We hope to see you there!

Yesterday, I had the privilege of crossing paths with the CEO Mr. #MandlaNkomo, of #partnersinfoodsolutions a truly inspiring individual with a deep passion for the food industry. His commitment to supporting startups is unmatched. I recall our first meeting when he recommended I read four impactful books—so far, Mr.CEO I've finished The Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid, and every line has been worth it. #PartnersinFoodSolutions, along with their team, are the driving force behind #Royalmilk apprenticeship program, which is proving to be a fantastic opportunity for learning and a catalyst for social transformation. I’m excited to continue building on these ideas and to explore new ways of collaborating to empower communities and foster sustainable change. #Leadership #Innovation #FoodSecurity #SocialImpact

Bühler Group shares the story of their UK Head of Health & Safety and PFS volunteer Alan Galloway as he supports a macadamia nut processor to revamp their health and safety culture processes. His expertise and commitment to making a difference are helping this Kenyan business thrive. Read more about Alan's impact here: https://lnkd.in/exe6_76w

Thanks Pristine Foods Ltd for hosting our visit with the Argidius Foundation team today! It was so wonderful to see how fast you are growing and all of the new products and processing equipment that have come on line. We're thrilled to be a partner in your 'cracking' success (egg joke ;) Let's keep growing!

Happy World Food Day! Today we are releasing our new annual report for fiscal year 2024. It is packed with wins from this past year, and our excitement about bringing PFS Forward! We are incredibly grateful and proud to celebrate all of you - corporate partners, volunteers, donors, champions - on this World Food Day. Thank you for making food security in Africa a priority, and eventually a REALITY FOR EVERYONE!  General Mills Cargill dsm-firmenich Bühler Group The Hershey Company Ardent Mills The J.M. Smucker Co. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation TechnoServe Argidius Foundation Citi Mortenson Family Foundation Seeding The Future Foundation Vitol Foundation Bell Lumber and Pole Company Small Foundation #Worldfoodday2024 #worldfoodday #foodsecurity https://lnkd.in/gWBtT_Jm