Malawi: From training to action to strengthen quality and traceability

As part of the Fit For Market Plus programme (FFM+), two Malawian horticultural companies, Thanthwe Enterprises in Lilongwe and Mtengo wa Mizu in Salima, received post-training support in food safety, quality management, and traceability.

This followed a collective training session on the principles of quality and traceability management systems for food safety. The training enabled an assessment of existing systems, including field visits and discussions with management teams, and the formulation of practical, tailored recommendations.

Both companies now have concrete action plans with defined responsibilities, deadlines, and monitoring indicators. Priorities include recruiting a quality manager, updating GlobalG.A.P. documentation, organising regular internal training sessions, carrying out internal audits and introducing tools to monitor quality and traceability.

Additional measures for Mtengo wa Mizu include plot demarcation and the construction of a warehouse, thus strengthening its production and storage capacity.

Implementing these plans will enable both companies to improve their compliance with food safety standards, enhance the traceability of their products, and prepare for future certifications, which is key to achieving better market access.

This activity is supported by the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme, implemented by COLEAD within the Framework of Development Cooperation between the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the European Union. This publication receives financial support from the European Union and the OACPS. The content of this publication is the sole responsibility of COLEAD and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union or the OACPS.