Food Enterprise Solutions

Are you a creative, motivated, and passionate professional who understands the importance of entrepreneurship and business to improving global food systems? FES seeks a qualified expert to join its team and lead business development initiatives in close collaboration with senior management. The successful candidate will have extensive experience working in the private sector and collaborating on public sector-funded programs such as USAID. This individual will be responsible for researching, identifying, initiating and managing the business opportunities with companies, foundations, and donors. https://lnkd.in/eFrcrZGS

Food Enterprise Solutions is at the forefront of promoting adoption of food safety and quality management systems in emerging economies! Please check out our recent webinar "The Role of SMEs in Delivering Safe Nutritious Foods for All Consumers." Learn about the issues, and how entrepreneurs are leading the effort to reduce food loss & waste, and reduce the risks of contamination for consumers. https://lnkd.in/eRYcPriJ

The Role of SMEs in Delivering Safe Nutritious Foods to All Consumers A Panel Discussion Hosted by Food Enterprise Solutions May 1st, 2024 at 12 PM GMT/8 AM EST Click Here to register: https://lnkd.in/edpc7Zwj At all stages of the food supply chain, from production through processing, storage, transporting, packaging, retail, and more, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in delivering safe nutritious foods for local markets in emerging economies. Many of these businesses are connected to supply chains serving global export markets as well. By adopting food safety practices and technologies, SMEs help to transform food systems by reducing postharvest loss and waste, mitigating the risk of contamination, and increasing consumer access to affordable nutritious, and safe foods which are especially needed for complementary feeding of infants and young children. This webinar will bring together a panel of technical experts, SME owners, and investors to discuss the challenges as well as opportunities for building capacity of food SMEs, increasing investment in the sector, and improving access to nutritious foods. Participants will learn about how the “web of food systems actors” including input suppliers, producers, processors, trade associations, policymakers, regulators, investors, consumers and technology researchers influence food SME success and their ability to deliver safe nutritious foods to local markets.

The Role of SMEs in Delivering Safe Nutritious Foods to All Consumers A Panel Discussion Hosted by Food Enterprise Solutions May 1st, 2024 at 12 PM GMT/8 AM EST Click Here to register: https://lnkd.in/edpc7Zwj At all stages of the food supply chain, from production through processing, storage, transporting, packaging, retail, and more, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in delivering safe nutritious foods for local markets in emerging economies. Many of these businesses are connected to supply chains serving global export markets as well. By adopting food safety practices and technologies, SMEs help to transform food systems by reducing postharvest loss and waste, mitigating the risk of contamination, and increasing consumer access to affordable nutritious, and safe foods which are especially needed for complementary feeding of infants and young children. This webinar will bring together a panel of technical experts, SME owners, and investors to discuss the challenges as well as opportunities for building capacity of food SMEs, increasing investment in the sector, and improving access to nutritious foods. Participants will learn about how the “web of food systems actors” including input suppliers, producers, processors, trade associations, policymakers, regulators, investors, consumers and technology researchers influence food SME success and their ability to deliver safe nutritious foods to local markets.

The Role of SMEs in Delivering Safe Nutritious Foods to All Consumers A Panel Discussion Hosted by Food Enterprise Solutions May 1st, 2024 at 12 PM GMT/8 AM EST Click Here to register: https://lnkd.in/gPtBpvpF At all stages of the food supply chain, from production through processing, storage, transporting, packaging, retail, and more, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in delivering safe nutritious foods for local markets in emerging economies. Many of these businesses are connected to supply chains serving global export markets as well. By adopting food safety practices and technologies, SMEs help to transform food systems by reducing postharvest loss and waste, mitigating the risk of contamination, and increasing consumer access to affordable nutritious, and safe foods which are especially needed for complementary feeding of infants and young children.   This webinar will bring together a panel of technical experts, SME owners, and investors to discuss the challenges as well as opportunities for building capacity of food SMEs, increasing investment in the sector, and improving access to nutritious foods. Participants will learn about how the “web of food systems actors” including input suppliers, producers, processors, trade associations, policymakers, regulators, investors, consumers and technology researchers influence food SME success and their ability to deliver safe nutritious foods to local markets.  Date: May 1, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM GMT Panelists: Dr. Marti van Liere, Micronutrient Forum Marie Andrée Tall, Fruitales Senegal (www.fruitales.com) Elizabeth West, iGravity Greg Garrett, Access to Nutrition Initiative Dr. Babacar Sene, Food Enterprise Solutions Senegal Moderator: Susan Cloran, Eat Well Global, Inc

Vice President Roberta Lauretti-Bernhard participated in the the Specialty Coffee Association in Chicago April 10 -14 where FES co- hosted with Joe Coffee Company a "Gender Equity in 2024: Women in the Global Coffee Value Chain" panel. The event was developed by Roberta, Amaris Gutierrez-Ray and Karen Cebreros, Founder of Elan Organics and Int’l Women in Coffee Alliance (IWCA). PANELISTS; Grayson Caldwell, Sustainability and Impact Director, Bellwether Coffee, Teopista Nakkungu, Africa Regional Chapter Relations, IWCA, Kyle Engelman, Executive Director, Grounds for Health, Sylvia Calfat, Sr. Project Manager, COSA, and the moderator was Ruth Ann Church, President, Artisan Coffee Imports. Key note guest speaker, Blanca Castro, Executive Director of IWCA Global, opened the event. Some proposed next steps;

📌 Women are involved in all segments of the #coffee value chain. From producers to baristas & scientists, their contributions have created economic, scientific, & social impact. Although they've made great strides, challenges & barriers remain. ☕ 🔶Sunday, April 14th: 9am-10am  🔶Room S401D at McCormick Place Convention Center, #Chicago. Panelists:  ◆ Grayson Caldwell, Director Sustainability & Impact, Bellwether Coffee.  ◆ Kyle Engelman, Executive Director, Grounds for Health. ◆ teopista nakkungu, Regional Chapter Manager #Africa, International Women's Coffee Alliance. ◆ Sylvia Calfat, Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA). Attend ➜ https://lnkd.in/epSe3-BQ

📌Striving to obtain food safety certifications, many #SMEs in Nepal face affordability challenges. Food Enterprise Solutions is addressing this gap by implementing the Feed the Future Business Drivers for Food Safety (funded by USAID) Pre-HACCP Validation Badge Program in #Nepal. 🔶Earning this badge is a way for SMEs to show that a 3rd party has validated their #foodsafety practices, hygienic operations, and allows them to prepare for a full #HACCP #audit. 🔶Check out the BD4FS Nepal Pre-HACCP Validation Badge Program Technical Learning Note:🔗https://lnkd.in/d8iS7t-5

📌Striving to obtain food safety certifications, many #SMEs in Nepal face affordability challenges. Food Enterprise Solutions is addressing this gap by implementing the Feed the Future Business Drivers for Food Safety (funded by USAID) Pre-HACCP Validation Badge Program in #Nepal. 🔶Earning this badge is a way for SMEs to show that a 3rd party has validated their #foodsafety practices, hygienic operations, and allows them to prepare for a full #HACCP #audit. 🔶Check out the BD4FS Nepal Pre-HACCP Validation Badge Program Technical Learning Note:🔗https://lnkd.in/d8iS7t-5

📌 By: Thoric Cederström Reducing post-harvest #foodloss among small and medium-sized enterprises (#SMEs) is crucial for mitigating climate change and ensuring #foodsecurity. SMEs play a significant role in the food supply chain, especially in developing countries, where they often lack #resources and infrastructure to prevent food losses effectively. By implementing various strategies tailored to their needs, SMEs can minimize post-harvest losses and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. One approach is improving storage facilities and transportation infrastructure. Many SMEs operate with inadequate storage facilities, leading to spoilage and waste. Investing in better storage technologies such as cold storage, drying facilities, and airtight containers can extend the shelf life of perishable goods. Additionally, upgrading transportation infrastructure to reduce transit times and minimize damage during transit can further prevent losses. Another strategy involves implementing proper handling and packaging techniques. Improper handling and packaging can accelerate food spoilage and deterioration. Training SME workers on best practices for handling and packaging can significantly reduce losses. Utilizing innovative packaging materials that prolong freshness and prevent contamination can also make a significant impact. Furthermore, promoting market linkages and value-added processing can help SMEs utilize surplus produce effectively. By connecting SMEs with larger markets, cooperatives, and retailers, they can sell their products more efficiently, reducing the likelihood of unsold inventory. Value-added processing, such as drying, can transform surplus perishable goods into non-perishable products, extending their shelf life and creating new revenue streams. Implementing post-harvest management technologies and solutions tailored to SMEs’ needs can further enhance efficiency and reduce losses. This includes adopting digital solutions for inventory management, quality control, and traceability, allowing SMEs to identify and address potential losses more effectively. Moreover, raising awareness and providing capacity-building support to SMEs on climate-smart agricultural practices can empower them to adopt #sustainablefarming methods that reduce post-harvest losses. Techniques such as crop rotation, proper irrigation, and integrated pest management not only improve yield but also enhance resilience to climate change-induced challenges. In conclusion, reducing #postharvest food loss among SMEs is essential for mitigating #climatechange and ensuring food security. By investing in infrastructure, improving handling and packaging, promoting market linkages, adopting technology, and embracing sustainable agricultural practices, SMEs can play a significant role in minimizing food losses and contributing to a more sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/d4PuY37x