Transforming Food Safety in Africa: The Knowledge Platform

In Africa, food safety goes far beyond hygiene—it is a matter of survival and well-being. Millions are exposed daily to foodborne illnesses caused by microbes, pesticide residues, and adulterants. According to the World Health Organization, foodborne hazards cause 137,000 deaths and 91 million illnesses annually. The World Bank estimates food

Soma zaidi

FS4Africa champions food safety at the World Mycotoxin Forum

From 7 to 9 April 2025, the historic city of Salzburg hosted the 15th edition of the World Mycotoxin Forum®, a globally respected platform where science, innovation, and policy converge to address one of the most enduring threats to the global food and feed supply: mycotoxins. This year’s theme, “Building

Soma zaidi
FS4Africa project pitch

FS4Africa advancing food safety at Synergy Days 2024

The recently concluded Synergy Days 2024 in Barcelona marked a significant milestone for digital innovation in the European agri-food sector. Building on its well-established reputation as the most important annual conference connecting EU projects, policy-makers, digital innovation hubs, and stakeholders across the agri-food industry, the event provided an ideal platform

Soma zaidi
swSW