Controlling Food Waste Through Resilient Storage and Preservation Systems

Food waste is a growing global concern affecting both developed and developing nations. It is not only a matter of economic loss for individuals and households, it contributes to profound environmental degradation and hinders global food security. Every year, an alarming amount of food is discarded at various stages of the supply chain, including the household level.

Ensuring Food Safety and Quality from Modern and Conventional Production Systems

Food is basic for human survival. The main reason why food is produced is for human bodies to be well-nourished and healthy. Only safe and nutritious food can sustain life and promote good health. According to Fung et. al. (2018), food safety is a basic human right; and Ababouch (2003) says food safety must be an integral part of any food security program but unfortunately food safety and quality programs have received very little attention in many developing countries.

Ensuring Food Safety And Quality In Ghana

There is increasing realization that most foodborne diseases are caused by food contamination at all levels of food chains, from production to consumption. It is necessary, therefore, that food produced should be safe and nutritious to meet people’s dietary needs and food preferences for active and heathy lives (SDG2). For food to be safe it must be free of substances that might be harmful to a person’s health. Food quality refers to characteristics that determine the value of food, particularly its nutritional value, and/or acceptability to consumers.

Addressing Chemical Usage in Farming and Food Safety in Ghana

There has been an alarming increase in the use of synthetic chemicals of all types in farming (from land preparation to consumption) in Ghana and other parts of Africa. Volumes of agricultural chemical residues have been found in soil, water, air, agricultural products, human blood and adipose tissues in many places across the world. Pesticide contamination cause a lot of harm to non-target organisms ranging from beneficial soil microorganisms to insects, plants, fish, and birds and are thus very unfriendly to the environment.

Navigating Food Culture Transitions: Policy Insights from Ghana

Food waste is a growing global concern affecting both developed and developing nations. It is not only a matter of economic loss for individuals and households, it contributes to profound environmental degradation and hinders global food security. Every year, an alarming amount of food is discarded at various stages of the supply chain, including the household level.

Prof. Fred Dzanku

Fred Dzanku is an associate professor at the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana. His research focuses principally on the economics of household behavior in sub-Saharan Africa. Fred’s current research areas include impact evaluations using randomized controlled trials (RCTs), household welfare and poverty analysis, economic policy analysis, ex ante evaluation of biotechnology, and natural resource governance.

 

Dr. Fred Dzanku