Year: 2026

The FCI4Africa Knowledge Hub has officially been launched, providing a dedicated digital space where practical solutions, proven practices and research can be easily accessed and used by those working towards fairer, safer and more sustainable food systems. The Knowledge Hub was officially presented by Peter Schelstraete, co-founder of FCI4Africa project partner Ubuntoo, during the Africa…

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FCI4Africa Open Call 1: 1,045 applications from 77 countries

July 13, 2026

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FCI4Africa’s first Open Call received an outstanding 1,045 applications from 77 countries, demonstrating strong international interest in research, technology and innovation that can contribute to fairer, more sustainable and more resilient food commodity trade systems in Africa. Launched on 7 April 2026, the Open Call invited researchers, technology developers, SMEs, start-ups and other innovation actors…

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FCI4Africa joins World Food Safety Day Symposium 2026

June 10, 2026

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To mark World Food Safety Day 2026, FCI4Africa will join three fellow EU-funded food systems research projects for a virtual symposium on 8 July 2026, from 11:00 to 13:35 GMT+1.

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FCI4Africa Supports Kenya’s Milling Industry in Advancing Sustainability with Expanded Digital Tool

April 28, 2026

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Building on the success of the Kenya Millers Fortification Index (KMFI), the FCI4Africa initiative enables millers to integrate sustainability and efficiency into performance benchmarking.

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Open Call to advance food systems in Africa

April 17, 2026

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Up to €50,000 per project to support innovative solutions addressing key food system challenges

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Building Farmer Capacity on Aflatoxin Control in Moniya, Nigeria

March 16, 2026

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The FCI4Africa project in collaboration with the Food Safety for Africa project (FS4Africa), delivered a capacity development training in Moniya Community, Oyo State, Nigeria, for members of FitCrown Agro Technical Enterprise, a farmers’ cooperative network.

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How Kitui Flour Mills Is Leading the Fight Against Malnutrition

January 19, 2026

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Over 3.1 billion people (more than 42% of the global population) cannot afford a healthy diet. More than 2 billion people lack essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, iron, and zinc, while an estimated 148 million children under five suffer from stunted growth due to chronic malnutrition. These deficiencies weaken immune systems, impair cognitive…