Fruits and vegetables are an important source of micronutrients in the diet. Inadequate consumption of these foods contributes to an estimated 2.7 million deaths per year from chronic diseases and is the sixth main risk factor for mortality in the…

Traceability means it is possible to trace food back to its origin. If consumers become ill from the food they have eaten, or food is found to contain a harmful chemical, traceability allows this food to be traced from the…

This report reviews the process adopted by the Government of Vietnam in developing its food safety policy framework with the view of drawing lessons and best practices that Kenya could consider in its own efforts to develop a modern food…

Horticulture Code of Practice – Part 2: Fruits and Vegetables A code of practice is a set of written rules which explains how people working in a particular sector should carry out their activities.  It provides for uniformity in certain…

As part of unpacking what it means to have safe affordable food, we have put together a few tips for consumers, producers, processors, distributors and marketers of fresh produce so as to ensure they keep food safe for consumption.  Download…