Vote for the Photo of the Month: November 2022
Our monthly photo series highlights the beauty and emotion in the lives of our clients around the world.
New Global Initiative Will Harness Food Fortification to Fight Micronutrient Deficiencies among the World’s Most Vulnerable
The USAID AFFORD program, led by TechnoServe, will work with the private sector and other stakeholders to improve nutrition, health, and economic growth by supporting large-scale food fortification
How an Entrepreneur Learned to Grow His Success Following Nigeria’s Tomato Crisis
Tomatoes are a staple for many Nigerian recipes since Nigeria is the second largest producer of fresh tomatoes in Africa. TechnoServe provided training on best practices that help farmers to improve their production, decrease post-harvest losses, and increase their incomes.
Fact vs. Fiction: The Role of Food Processing in Global Nutrition
Over the years, the term “processed foods” has acquired a less-than-healthy connotation. However, processing certain foods can actually improve nutrition — and is a key way to improve food security in the developing world. Learn the facts about food processing in low-income countries.
Peanut Power: Building a Local, Resilient Peanut Supply Chain in Kenya
How TechnoServe helped a Kenyan food processing firm get reliable, quality supply at an affordable price from local producers.
Part I: How Is the Global Food Crisis Affecting Africa?
We asked TechnoServe’s three Africa regional directors for their take on the impact on the ground; the outlook for the future; and any potential upsides to the growing food crisis.
What Is Food Security and How Does it Affect the World?
Drawing from TechnoServe's work across value chains with a range of public and private partners, we are highlighting the latest challenges, insights, and promising approaches in the current effort to prevent widespread food insecurity and build greater long-term resilience.
Building Farmers’ Resilience to the Fertilizer Crisis in Peru
Facing synthetic fertilizer shortages and price hikes due to the conflict in Ukraine, farmers in Peru are quickly turning to alternatives. Programs like CAFE can support alternative fertilizer adoption through supporting local businesses and stakeholders, encouraging reduction, not elimination, of fertilizer use; and presenting alternatives that benefit both farmers and the environment
World Food Safety Day 2022: How African Food Companies Are Improving Business and Public Health
On World Food Safety Day, watch our video to learn how TechnoServe is working with food processors and improving public health.
What’s the Story Behind the Photo?
The magic of maize--and one woman's vision
