Alliance For Inclusive And Nutritious Food Processing Comes to an End

Building on previous successful collaboration on food processing assistance programs, in 2018 USAID, TechnoServe, and Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) launched the Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) to help create a more competitive African food processing sector. The AINFP program was established under the U.S. Government’s Feed the Future initiative and supported food processing companies in five African countries, namely; Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. The partnership sought to improve inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led economic growth, support a well-nourished population, especially among women and children, and strengthen resilience among people and systems by increasing the capacity and inclusivity of African food processors.

We are pleased to share that the program has come to a successful end this year, with many success stories and learnings. Under the AINFP model, locally-based TechnoServe staff provided on-the-ground support and collaborated with PFS volunteers, who applied their knowledge and experience to help the processors address their unique manufacturing and business challenges. Over the six year period, 652 volunteers contributed their time and expertise to support over 200 clients in areas such as good manufacturing practices, quality control systems, improved shelf life, new and improved product development as well as business plans and marketing strategies. Reports and outcomes will be shared over the course of the year. Stay updated with AINFP on LinkedIn and hear from clients themselves as they share the tangible impact made on their operations.