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Fermented food for life : project story

Researchers developed a probiotic yogurt strain found to improve weight gain in malnourished adults and children, reduce skin rashes, fight diarrhea, enhance immunity in HIV patients, and reduce adsorption of heavy metals and aflatoxins in women a
Published date
2020
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Mitigating food losses : status and way forward for postharvest research and innovations in Malawi

Maize, rice, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish and groundnuts are among the most important food commodities in Malawi. Losses along the post harvest (PH) chains are fuelled by inefficiencies in handling, storage and preservation methods.
Published date
2013
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Mitigating food losses in Benin : status and way forward for postharvest research and innovations

Access to extension services was found to be an important factor for adoption of post harvest (PH) technologies in Benin. Consequently, there is need to give more impetus to outreach programmes.
Published date
2013