Aflasafe works to beat aflatoxin in food – but don’t just take our word for it! In fact, we can’t expect anyone to take our word from it, from farmers, to national regulatory authorities, to the pioneering companies commercialising Aflasafe as a product. That’s why a big part of our research and development (R&D) activities …
Even as we press forward on commercialising Aflasafe for large-scale use, we continue to be amazed by the Aflasafe research and development team. Not only have they created this remarkable and powerful product, but their support and enthusiasm is essential to successful commercialisation. In countries where Aflasafe is available, they are working hard to transfer …
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She’s wild about food safety; she’s a research superstar; she’s a take-no-prisoners toxin buster; she’s our very own Charity Mutegi, research scientist. This International Women’s Day we’re taking time out to celebrate one amazing woman who is calling time on aflatoxins. And what better way to do so than in her own words? “Food that …
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NAIROBI, KENYA, 12th April 2017 – Aflatoxin in food was among the prominent issues discussed at the recent First All-Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 28th to 31st March 2017. The Congress attracted about 600 participants from 22 countries including outside Africa. Its theme was Reducing food waste and losses: sustainable solutions for …
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A symposium co-organised by IITA and partners at the 1st All-Africa Postharvest Congress and Exhibition (28th to 31st March 2017) STOP PRESS: For our press release on this event, see here. What is aflatoxin and why should I care? Health alert! Aflatoxin is a poison that contaminates a wide range of food crops as they grow, …
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