CNBC: Africa’s Food Processing Sector Holds the Key to a Food-secure and Prosperous Continent

CNBC Africa published an interesting opinion piece by PFS CEO Mandla Nkomo . He made the case for how Africa's food processing sector could potentially transform the continent's food security and economic landscape. He also highlighted how investments in expertise and partnerships (like with PFS!) can unlock opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs. Read the full article here.

PFS Debuts at Africa Food Systems Forum

?“Processors are well positioned not only to influence what happens on the farm, but also what consumers demand and prefer. We at PFS have the privilege of walking through 200 processing facilities each year, and we get to see the opportunities." This was one of the insights shared by our CEO Mandla Nkomo PFS' first side event at the Africa Food Systems Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda. The session was themed "Transforming African Food Processors for Climate and Growth."? Mandla and our East Africa Regional Director Johnson Kiragu facilitated an engaging and well attended discussion. We also had the managing director of Wedgehut, one of our Kenyan clients, and a representative of Sahel Capital, a food and agriculture private investment firm join the panel. It was an insightful session with lots of learnings on how stakeholders in the food value chain can come together to help African food processors adapt for our evolving climate.?

Mentorship Brings Confidence Boost Along with Technical Insights

When Psalms Food Industries opened a new, larger factory in Uganda,?production manager Ronald Kamugisa knew he needed guidance to navigate the challenges ahead. Read how his partnership with his mentor, 嘉吉 's Cristhian Camilo Ramírez Zamora , has transformed his leadership and production strategies.

Volunteer Research Pays Off with the Perfect Equipment Choice?

"We got more than we asked for. Nicolas thoroughly researched and shared information we could not have located ourselves", said Ngabaghila Chatata , CEO of Thanthwe Enterprises. Click here to read how Ardent Mills volunteer Nicolas Frederice Malnarcic helped Thanthwe find specialized equipment to expand their spice production.

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