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Smartfill Revolutionises Food Safety In Informal Markets Amid Alarming Contamination Crisis

Adopting sustainable solutions that save lives and reduce waste Informal trade networks such as spazas and dukas, responsible for over 70% of staple food sales in Southern Africa, are the lifeline for millions of families. Yet, these markets are plagued by an alarming 20% food waste rate due to poor supply chains and damaged packaging. […]

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First-Ever Guidelines To Help African Governments Improve Food Safety In Informal Food Markets To Be Developed

Continent-wide consultation to begin over new draft guidance designed to address the unique challenges of African food markets, which rely heavily on the informal sector. New guidelines to support African governments to improve food safety across the continent’s vast informal food sector are set to be developed for the first time. The African Union (AU) […]

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