The partnerships catalysed by IITA’s Aflasafe Technology Transfer and Commercialisation (ATTC) initiative continue to grow from strength to strength. Focus is on Jigawa State, where a ground-breaking groundnut development is underway through a partnership brokered by ATTC in 2017 that is now being managed by Harvestfield Industries Limited, the appointed manufacturer and distributor of Aflasafe …
We celebrated a big step forward in the battle against aflatoxin in Burkina Faso with the official launch of Aflasafe BF01, held on 26th June 2018 in Ouagadougou. This glamorous event honoured the long-standing partnerships behind the development of this powerful product, and celebrated new ones, as Aflasafe BF01 goes on sale distributed by Eléphant …
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We present the full keynote address given by Prof Richard Tuyee Awuah of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology at the official launch of Aflasafe GH02, in Accra, Ghana on the 29th of June, 2018. Read on for a fascinating examination of aflatoxin in Ghana and the different roles we can play across society in …
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Aflatoxin in food is a 44-year-old problem in Ghana. Aflatoxin is furtive – a hidden and silent killer. Aflasafe GH02 reduces aflatoxin by up to 100%. ACCRA, GHANA, 29TH JUNE 2018 – With the official launch of Aflasafe GH02 in Accra today, Ghana joins the growing list of countries in Africa actively combating aflatoxin in …
En français Tests across Africa reveal Aflasafe reduces aflatoxin by between 80 and 100%. Aflasafe is now available in Burkina Faso. OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO, 26th June 2018 – Today, Aflasafe BF01 was officially launched in Burkina Faso to fight aflatoxin in the country’s food. Aflatoxin is a real and present danger – but tests have …
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In English Des tests menés à travers l’Afrique révèlent que Aflasafe réduit l’aflatoxine de 80 à 100%. Aflasafe est maintenant disponible au Burkina Faso. OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO, 26 juin 2018 – Aujourd’hui, Aflasafe BF01 a été officiellement lancé au Burkina Faso pour lutter contre l’aflatoxine dans les aliments du pays. L’aflatoxine est un danger réel …
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What a joyous occasion we celebrated recently, as our eldest daughter left home and stepped out into the world on the arm of a new partner! We are delighted to announce that on 12th March 2018, a formal Technology Transfer and Licensing Agreement (TTLA) was signed between the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – …
Our tree of knowledge is blossoming as we grow our range of leaflets, videos, audio, and more. With an early focus on Nigeria we are supporting our new commercialisation partner, Harvestfield Industries Ltd, in their marketing and awareness campaign to get Aflasafe out there and everyone talking about it. Our research has shown that Aflasafe …
As Aflasafe commercialisation takes off, public awareness and coverage in the media are growing too. Interested in what the world is saying about us? We’ve created a new virtual album of our most recent press cuttings, as well as articles of interest on aflatoxin. In Quarter 1 of 2018 alone, the Nigerian press has been …
Aflasafe SN01 was launched in Senegal and The Gambia in March 2017. Matters Aflasafe did not end there. In fact, this was just the beginning. Nearly six months to the day, a formal Aflasafe Technology Transfer and Licensing Agreement was signed between IITA and BAMTAARE. What has happened since in terms of commercialisation? The steady forward march …
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