People in West Africa take Jollof very, very seriously. It’s like paella in Spain or dirty rice in Cajun country. It has its variations to be sure, but they all happen inside a narrow range of options ...

Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms. The fermentation process not ...

As you travel through the African diaspora, it can be hard to ignore similarities and familiarity between the cuisines. For example, venture to New Orleans for its iconic jambalaya, and you will ...

As a member of the UN Working Group on the Rights of Peasants, Farmers, and Rural Workers, I speak today to honour the ...

South Africa has emerged as the leading force in Africa’s fast-growing packaged foods market. With $18.5 billion in 2024 sales, South Africa leads Africa’s packaged food industry, commanding a ...

Africa in Paris, saving a Salvadoran street market, savoring Filipino roasts and stir-fries, tomato soup protest and the coming of Langer’s Godzilla pastrami. I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of Food ...

A recently created African food safety authority is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026. The Africa Food Safety Agency (AfFSA) will be part of the African Union (AU), tasked with ...

Every year, millions of tons of food end up in South Africa's landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental ...

Anne-Marie Urukundo, the African Communities Coordinator for Outgrowing Hunger, clears brush and tills land at a garden project for African refugee growers in May 2023. On a warm May morning, in a big ...

The creation of the Africa Food Safety Agency has moved a step closer to reality following a meeting in February. Adoption of the statute to establish the agency was taken during the 38th ordinary ...