Working to strengthen food security, improve nutrition and increase economic development in Africa by supporting small food processors.partnersinfoodsolutions.com/annual-report-… MinneapolisJoined August 2012
“It is a continent that faces acute food needs,” @SecYellen said. “But it is one that also has the potential not only to feed itself but also to help feed the world — if the right steps are taken.” Our client @javafoods is taking exactly the right steps - local food processing.
“It is a continent that faces acute food needs,” @SecYellen said. “But it is one that also has the potential not only to feed itself but also to help feed the world — if the right steps are taken.” Our client @javafoods is taking exactly the right steps - local food processing.
Because volunteering is a work of heart, Henrique Oliveira has been supporting Profate Investments Limited, a small dairy farm located in Tanzania. "It's a journey, a challenge, and an eye-opening experience," said Henrique about his volunteer experience.
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To improve Forest Fruits' food safety and quality, General Mills volunteers shared their skills and expertise to help the company become HACCP certified. Click to learn about how Forest Fruits reached this important milestone! #FoodSafety#Volunteeringpartnersinfoodsolutions.com/client-support…
Even during another year of uncertainty and challenges, our volunteers continued to show up and show care for each of our clients. Thank you to all of our volunteers for the continued support over the years, and for showing up when it matters most! #NationalVolunteerMonth
Check out how PFS volunteer Santhi Ramesh, Chief Marketing Officer - International at @HersheyCompany, uses her skills and expertise to uplift and empower women in Africa through mentorship. podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/lau…
Yesterday's UN report on food security is alarming. A reminder that both acute and chronic food security is a reality across Africa today. Strengthening food processing capacity is an important part of improving food security – now and in the future.
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Join us Jan. 25th at 11:00 am CST for an insightful discussion on the importance of value addition and the food processing sector in a vibrant African economy. Hear from industry leaders on policy priorities and promising initiatives already in place.
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Wishing you and yours peace and a world of good wishes. We hope you enjoy the rest of 2021 and we look forward to connecting with you in the new year! - The PFS Team
In honor of International Volunteer Day, we want to recognize our volunteers for their commitment toward improving food security in Africa. Thanks to your dedication, together we have been able to serve more African entrepreneurs and solve more food challenges than ever before!
PFS is pleased to announce our newest board member, Monica Musonda, founder and CEO of Java Foods in Zambia. Monica founded her Zambian-based food company with a focus on making nutritious products using local ingredients that are affordable.
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Opening day for the @UN General Assembly. Important refocus on the @GlobalGoalsUN is underway. We're proud to be doing our part on #2 #GlobalGoals#UNGA76
Calling all #innovators! Presented by @IFT and funded by Seeding The Future Foundation, #STFChallenge will award up to $1M to teams working to reduce hunger, advance nutrition and improve planetary health. Applications open June 7. Learn more:
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As COVID-19 spread globally, impacting the livelihoods of millions, @Cargill provided a $250,000 grant that was matched by the @USADF. Funds went directly to our clients to use for their most urgent needs like paying farmers and keeping staff employed.
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Three years ago we set a goal to work with 150 companies in Africa that we think have the highest potential to have a significant and outsized positive impact on the communities where they live and work. We're proud to announce that last month we reached our goal!
April is National Volunteer Month and we want to thank all of our amazing volunteers for your dedication and passion in working with our clients. Thanks to your generosity in bringing safer and nutritious food to millions.
Today we celebrate women's achievements, their innovation, their leadership, and their work to nourish us all. Thank you to all the women of PFS - our volunteers, our clients, our staff and our partners - who work so hard everyday to realize our vision of a food secure world.
Check out our new white paper that highlights how we operationalized a virtual, skills-based volunteer program. We hope others can learn from our example on how to design an impactful and engaging volunteer program! partnersinfoodsolutions.com/sites/default/…
Through programs like Strengthening African Processors for Fortified Food (SAPFF), an initiative between @TechnoServe and PFS, millions of Nigerians are now able to access vital nutrients like iron and folic acid. Check out the article to learn more!
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In honor of International Volunteer Day on December 5, we would like to thank our volunteers – all 1,250 of you – for sharing your talent with us and the world. We're grateful for each and every one of you, and together, we're making the world a better place for all.
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