How can school gardens support better nutrition for urban children? The Food System Lab Cotonou promotes better diets for schoolchildren through urban agriculture, nutrition education and training. Discover their inspiring work in the video. HealthyFoodAfrica is a research and innovation project aiming to build more sustainable, equitable and resilient food systems across ten African cities. […]
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Empowering Rural Communities: Training on Soy Value Addition in Tamale
The HealthyFoodAfrica project organized a hands-on training in Northern Ghana to empower rural communities to turn soybeans into nutritious, marketable products. By building practical skills and supporting local entrepreneurship, the aim is to promote food security, better nutrition, and sustainable livelihoods. The Accra Food System Lab (FSL Accra), operated by CSIR, successfully organized a hands-on […]
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Harnessing the power of Rhizobia Inoculants to boost bean productivity and enhance Food Security in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a key crop in the Rwamwanja refugee settlement in Southwest Uganda. It serves both as a staple food and an important source of income for refugees and the host community alike. According to the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), beans contribute to a national per capita consumption rate […]
Read moreImproving Smoked Fish Safety in Ghana: Food System Lab Accra pilots modified ovens for healthier processing
Food System Lab Accra has been working to improve the safety, efficiency, and quality of smoked fish by piloting a modified version of the Ahotor oven. Originally developed under the Sustainable Fisheries Management Project in 2016, the Ahotor oven was designed in collaboration with several stakeholders, including the CSIR-Food Research Institute. The Ahotor oven consists […]
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Transforming indigenous crops and fish into convenient foods
Food System Lab Accra’s pilot supports food companies in adopting innovative food products based on local ingredients To promote the adoption of seven innovative food products developed from indigenous crops and fish species, HealthyFoodAfrica project’s Food System Lab Accra operated by the CSIR-Food Research Institute organized several workshops and hands-on training sessions. These targeted small […]
Read moreEmpowering Street Food Vendors for a Safer Future: Is Food Safety Achievable or Is it an Oxymoron?
The right to food is a fundamental human right, enshrined in many national constitutions and international declarations. The Constitution of Kenya, enacted in 2010, specifically affirms this right in Article 43 (1) (c): “Every person has the right to be free from hunger and to have adequate food of acceptable quality.” This underscores the importance […]
Read moreFrom Lab to Plate: CSIR Showcases Food Innovations and Fish Smoking Heritage in Accra
Amy Atter1, Queronica Q. Quartey2, Stephen Nketia1, Jolene Nyako1, Evelyn Serwa Ayeh1, Anthonia Andoh-Odoom1, Hayford Ofori1, Mary Obodai1, Wisdom Amoa-Awua1, Seth Koranteng Agyakwah3 1CSIR- Food Research Institute 2Labour Productivity Centre 3CSIR- Water Research Institute In line with the requirements of the HFA Grant Agreement for regular reporting on project activities, including milestones, and […]
Read moreEnhancing Community Nutrition: Insights from the Tamale Nutrition Education Session
Recent Nutrition Education Sessions in Tamale brought together various stakeholders, including school children, school feeding caterers, and community members from Johnshegu. The event featured comprehensive training on good hygiene and sanitation practices in cooking, aiming to enhance the nutritional well-being of the community. Through these educational efforts, participants gained valuable insights and skills to improve […]
Read morePromoting stakeholder participation in the food chain through the cooperative model
Text by Mangiza Chirwa Since 2020, the FSLs in Lusaka and Chongwe have been working to increase the participation of farmers and traders in the food system by building their capacity in various aspects. The project believed that putting local and marginalized citizens at the center of finding solutions to food challenges is key to […]
Read moreTransforming the Maize Market for Smallholder Farmers in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement
In Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement – Southwest Uganda, smallholder farmers face significant challenges in the maize market, including price fluctuations, limited market access, and exploitation by middlemen. To address these issues, Finn Church Aid (FCA) has implemented several innovative solutions through the Food System Lab Rwamwanja (FSL-RW). FSL-RW is one of the 10 Food System Labs in […]
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