Transforming African Food Processors for Climate and Growth

Join us Monday, September 2nd at 10:30am to 11:15am for an insightful session exploring the role of food processors as private sector leaders in addressing climate challenges and unlocking  economic opportunities on the continent.

Discover how leading global food companies are driving growth and competitiveness for over 2,000 food processors across 12 African countries through knowledge transfer. Through compelling case studies, you will learn how African food processors are innovating and scaling to meet the increasing demand for safe, nutritious, and quality food, while embracing circular economy practices to reduce food loss and waste.

Explore public-private-donor financial mechanisms for scaling innovations within the sector. The session will also highlight the potential for renewable energy in reducing operational costs and environmental impacts of food processing.

This event is a must-attend for innovators, investors, food processors, donors, and policymakers committed to fostering sustainable growth in African agro-processing.

Mandla Nkomo

Keynote Speaker:

Mandla Nkomo, CEO of Partners in Food Solutions.

Participants:

Deji Adebusoye, Partner, Sahel Capital

Rafael Flor, Senior Program Officer, Gates Foundation

Dan Kimani, Associate Investment Director, Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund

Wanjiru Mambo, CEO, Wedgehut Food Kenya

Nsengiyumva Prosper, CEO, Avocado Oil Industries Limited

Miraj Shah, CEO, Crofts Food, Kenya

Register here: https://agrf-inperson.com/  

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