• Unlocking business opportunities for young entrepreneurs: FFM+ in Action at AASW8 Side Events

    • 17/05/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN
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    About 11 million young Africans enter every year the labour force which continuously adds pressure to local economies and food systems. Many young farmers and agri-entrepreneurs are innovators and risk-takers but lack access to market. There is an urgent need to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, especially in rural areas, to ensure that youth can establish viable livelihoods. Investing in youth and empowering young agri-entrepreneurs to engage responsibly in their farms and businesses are fundamental to achieve many Sustainable Development Goals… +
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  • OECD-COLEAD session on the impact of climate change on fruit and vegetables

    • 11/05/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: ACP EN
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    Climate change is a major concern to the agricultural sector with effects on the quality of fruit and vegetables that could undermine, or reverse progress made in recent decades in terms of food security and safety. In this context, it is key to adapt and find solutions to the challenges linked to climate change to still be able to offer quality and enough food to consumers. The fruit and vegetable industry needs to adapt its methods for food production (from… +
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  • COLEAD member spotlight: Eosta, more than organic

    • 24/02/2023
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: ACP EN, News
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    Eosta is an international distributor of fresh organic and fair fruits and vegetables, with a focus on overseas fruit and greenhouse crops. The company operates worldwide, maintaining a close working relationship with more than 1,000 growers. Food transparency is at the heart of Eosta’s ethos. The company’s ‘trace & tell’ system, Nature & More, provides consumers with transparency about organic products. In late 2016, Eosta, through Nature & More, introduced the application of a ‘natural branding’ laser technique to mark… +
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  • Kenya: Improving KEPHIS communication and relationship dynamics with various stakeholders

    • 20/02/2023
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: Kenya
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    Consistent and regular communication of official government information and international SPS requirements is a challenge to many agencies. There is therefore a need to ensure proactive, transparent and effective communication with stakeholders on market requirements and risks. Communication is key for a National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO): the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) needs to communicate with agricultural industry players, government agencies/departments and donors. Communication can be informative but can also be used for specific targets to relay information… +
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