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I’m thrilled to announce the publication of our co-authored chapter titled “Measuring the Impact of Life on Land on Food System Productivity and Sustainability” in the Handbook on Public Policy and Food Security. 🌱🌍 In our chapter, my esteemed colleague, Pamela Madududu and I delve into the co-interaction of biological diversity of life on land (SDG 15) and food system productivity and sustainability. We review the relationship between SDG15 and food systems and assess the methods for measuring the impacts of one on the other. 🌿🍽️ 🔍 Key Highlights: Interdependence of food system productivity and sustainability of life on land. Methodological approaches to measuring the impact of food system on life on land and vice versa. Policy Implications: Our findings have significant implications for public policy. 📖 About the Handbook: The Handbook on Public Policy and Food Security provides multi-disciplinary insight into food security analysis across the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As food security is an essential outcome and a part of sustainable and healthy food systems, this Handbook addresses the urgent need to provide a comprehensive overview of the field’s current developments. 🌟 Special Offer: For a limited time, the book is available at a discounted price by typing in HEND40 in the discount code box (after delivery details), once the book is in your basket! Don’t miss out—grab your copy before the end of April 2024. 📢 👉 Link to the Handbook https://bit.ly/3w20dMk Let’s continue the conversation! Feel free to share your thoughts, insights, and questions in the comments below. 🗨️ #FoodSecurity #Sustainability #Research #PublicPolicy #LandUse #BookDiscount

How does this year's World Food Safety Day theme of preparedness for food safety incidents relate to climate actions?🌎🌾 This year's theme for World Food Safety Day resonates deeply with our global challenges, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for food safety incidents. 🌍🍽️ 🌱 1. Climate Impact: It's vital to recognize and mitigate the risks posed by climate change to our food systems. From extreme weather events to shifting growing conditions, climate variability affects food safety. By proactively adapting to these changes, we can reduce the likelihood of food safety incidents stemming from climate-related factors. 🌿2. Sustainability: Preparedness for food safety incidents goes hand in hand with building sustainable food systems. Investing in infrastructure, technology, and practices that bolster food safety not only minimizes waste but also conserves resources and reduces our environmental impact. Sustainable food safety practices ensure the resilience and longevity of agricultural systems, guaranteeing safe and nutritious food for generations to come. 🛡️ 3.Food Security: Safeguarding food security is a cornerstone of preparedness for food safety incidents, especially for vulnerable communities. Strengthening food safety systems and bolstering our capacity to respond to incidents mitigate the risk of disruptions to food supply chains and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. This fosters availability and affordability of safe food, promoting resilience against challenges like climate change. In essence, this year's focus underscores the intricate connections between food safety, climate impact, sustainability, and food security. By embracing a holistic approach and prioritizing proactive measures, we can forge resilient and sustainable food systems that ensure the safety and security of food for all. Let's work together towards a safer, more sustainable future. 💪🌱 #WorldFoodSafetyDay #FoodSafety #Sustainability #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity 🌍🍲

Climate change and environment are playing a big role in crop production as well as public health. Now the main focus worldwide is on climate changes and on food security and safety.  The challenge is for everyone. 

Food safety is of universal significance for several reasons: ----------------------- 1. *Public Health*: Foodborne illnesses can have severe consequences, including death. Ensuring food safety protects public health and prevents outbreaks. 2. *Global Trade*: Food is traded globally, making food safety a critical issue for international trade and commerce. 3. *Economic Impact*: Food safety incidents can lead to significant economic losses for industries, businesses, and individuals. 4. *Consumer Trust*: Food safety ensures consumer confidence in the food industry, maintaining trust and loyalty. 5. *Social Well-being*: Access to safe food is a fundamental human right, essential for social well-being and quality of life. 6. *Environmental Protection*: Food safety practices also help prevent environmental contamination and protect natural resources. 7. *Prevention of Foodborne Illnesses*: Food safety measures prevent illnesses caused by harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, and chemical contaminants. 8. *Protection of Vulnerable Populations*: Food safety is crucial for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals. 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 In summary, food safety is a universal concern that affects public health, economies, trade, consumer trust, social well-being, environmental protection, and human rights. Ensuring food safety is a shared responsibility across the food supply chain, from production to consumption. #Foodsafety #FoSTaC #FSSAI #Mohfw

🌍🍽️ Celebrating World Food Safety Day on June 7th! 🌍🍽️ Today, we join the global community in observing #WorldFoodSafetyDay, emphasizing the importance of safe and healthy food for all. Food safety is a fundamental human right crucial for public health, reducing foodborne illnesses, and ensuring sustainable development. Ensuring food safety goes beyond preventing illnesses; it includes consuming nutritious, contaminant-free, and sustainably produced food. It's a shared responsibility involving governments, producers, consumers, and organizations collaborating for a secure food system. Despite advancements in food safety regulations, challenges persist due to climate change, globalization, and evolving foodborne pathogens. Continuous efforts are needed to enhance food safety measures and address new threats effectively. This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, let's reflect on safe food's significance and take action to protect ourselves and communities. Here are ways to contribute: 1️⃣ Practice good hygiene: Wash hands before handling food, use clean utensils, and store food properly. 2️⃣ Choose safe, sustainable food: Support local farmers prioritizing food safety. 3️⃣ Stay informed: Educate yourself on food safety guidelines and recalls. 4️⃣ Reduce food waste: Lower the risk of illnesses and promote a sustainable food system. 5️⃣ Advocate for food safety: Raise awareness and support initiatives for safe and healthy food. Food safety is a continuous commitment. Let's collaborate to ensure access to safe, nutritious, and sustainable food. Happy #WorldFoodSafetyDay! 🌍🍽️

👍 Benefits of ensuring #FoodSafety 🥙 🍒 Ensuring food safety is essential for the well-being and #health of all individuals worldwide. Food safety refers to the conditions and practices that preserve the quality of food to prevent contamination and food-borne illnesses. This includes post harvest handling, storage, and preparation of food. Here are some advantages of prioritizing food safety: 🏋♀️Healthier Communities: Safe food practices like cooking food thoroughly, storing it in clean environments, and using #organic food preservatives reduce the risk of #foodborne illnesses, leading to healthier individuals and communities. Proper storage and prevention of  contamination  also safeguards individuals against harmful bacteria and pathogens, like salmonella, which can cause diseases like typhoid fever. 💪 Consumer Confidence: When consumers trust that the food they eat is safe, they are more likely to trust and recommend these food providers to their peers. This confidence builds strong relationships between consumers and food providers, ultimately benefiting businesses in the long run. . Consumers tend to prefer purchasing food from restaurants, grocery stores, and markets that are recognized for their adherence to food safety standards. #EconomicStability: Food safety practices contribute to economic stability by minimizing the costs associated with foodborne illnesses. Businesses save on healthcare expenses, while governments spend less on managing outbreaks and emergencies related to unsafe food practices. In Uganda where #agriculture forms the foundation of the economy, ensuring food safety is crucial for enhancing the country's exports and boosting its #GDP. #Rootical has established several enterprises with the goal of improving food safety. One of these enterprises, EcoLogic Social Enterprise provides organic farm inputs specifically designed for #smallholderfarmers. Another enterprise, Plenti-Uganda, focuses on solar drying services to reduce the risk of #aflatoxin contamination. Additionally, Eden Seeds reintroduces #indigenous organic seeds to restore soil nutrients. Let's work together  to ensure that the food we consume is healthy and nutritious. To learn more about the benefits of food safety, check out  this article by FoodDocs https://bit.ly/3XOdByU 

#grrf Special Day Update 7 June- World Food Safety Day Food safety, everyone's business! The second World Food Safety Day (WFSD) is being celebrated on June 7, to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, contributing to food security, human health, economic prosperity, agriculture, market access, tourism and sustainable development. Following the success of the first such celebration in 2019, this year again WFSD reinforces the call to strengthen commitment to scale up food safety, under the umbrella of ‘The Future of Food Safety’. W.H.O. in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is pleased to facilitate Member States efforts to celebrate this day. This action oriented campaign will promote global food safety awareness and call upon countries and decision makers, the private sector, civil society, UN organizations and the general public to take action. As Food safety is a shared responsibility between governments, producers and consumers. Everybody has a role to play from farm to table to ensure the food we consume is safe and will not cause damages to our health. This year’s major 5 Call to Actions are…. 1 - Ensure it’s safe - Government must ensure safe and nutritious food for all. 2 - Grow it safe - Agriculture and food producers need to adopt good practices. 3 - Keep it safe - Business operators must make sure food is safe. 4 - Eat it safe: All consumers have a right to safe, healthy and nutritious food. 5 - Team up for safety – Food Safety is a shared responsibility. Happy World Food Safety Day !! #grrf #food #safety #foodsafety #fao #uno #people #hunger #humanity

"COMPASS GROUP prepare for the unexpected," No matter how mild or severe they can be........ #7june, #WorldFoodSafetyDay, #FoodStandardsSaveLives, #FoodSafety World Food Safety Day is an important reminder of the crucial role food safety plays in promoting health and well-being worldwide. It highlights the need for safe, nutritious, and sustainable food systems to ensure everyone has access to safe food. World Food Safety Day, observed annually on June 7th, highlights the importance of safe food for everyone's health and well-being. It raises awareness about the need for proper food handling, storage, and consumption to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure food security worldwide. It also emphasizes the role of governments, food producers, and individuals in promoting food safety practices and policies. World Food Safety Day is crucial because it reminds us that safe food is essential for human health, economic prosperity, and sustainable development. Unsafe food can lead to foodborne illnesses, which can cause serious health problems and even death. By raising awareness about food safety, we can prevent foodborne diseases, reduce economic losses associated with food contamination, and ensure that everyone has access to safe and nutritious food. Additionally, promoting food safety practices helps to protect public health, build consumer trust, and support the growth of food industries around the world. Compassgroup India Compass Group United Nations UNESCO World Food Programme #compasseverywhere #compassgroup #compassgroupindia Thanks Haripriya Devaraj

Food Safety - A cornerstone for health and economic growth. Food #safety is not just a matter of common sense; it is a scientific discipline that draws from a wide range of academic fields, including chemistry, microbiology and engineering. These diverse schools of thought converge to ensure that food-processing  safety is carried out wherever food products are sourced, manufactured, prepared, stored or sold.  Ensuring food safety is a shared responsibility, and everyone has a role to play. As a manufacturer,  we play our role by being vigilant and responsible when it comes to food safety. We keep our promise by ensuring that every meal you consume is free from harmful contaminants and disease-causing agents that threaten our health and wellbeing.  That is why #TUNDAMAX has partnered with KIRDI for Research and Development and KEBS for standardisation and  certification. This  has enabled us to tap into new technologies and vast research poised towards preventing both communicable and non-communicable diseases like  obesity, foodborne illnesses and metabolic diseases in Kenya.  As we grapple with the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, it is also evident that amidst that, the world population is growing with food markets expanding tremendously. This has catapulted food production and distribution to be more complex, making food safety compliance a top tier critical facet than before.   At TUNDAMAX, we are always afront to harness and implement the latest technologies and modern methods of safe food practices.  We ensure that  you access safe and healthy food #juice essential to fuel your bodies and power our economies, a fundamental human right we strive to protect now and for generations to come.  Discover Tundamax  https://lnkd.in/d6kXPxiM  like, follow and comment. We have quality stucked up for everyone.  Call:  0719300688/0706724704 Email:  tundamax50@gmail.com  Kisumu.

FAO & World Health Organization each year commemorate June 7th as "World Food Safety Day" to highlight the importance of food safety in every day life. To me, this year's theme almost sounded like a warning of sorts😅 - "Prepare for the Unexpected". As a Quality professional in the Agri-Food industry, ensuring consumer health comes foremost and to achieve that I try to stay updated with the industry regulations as much as I can. But that isn't possible practically for everyone, so here are 3 simple tips for everyone involved in the food industry to keep in mind to be prepared! Yes, each and everyone are involved in the food industry if you consume food for your sustenance :) - Document everything. I have learnt this the hard way but documentation is a literal saviour. It helps to easily analyse if we've gone wrong somewhere. - Read food labels! Check for the date of manufacture, expiry, allergen warnings and everything in between. - As much as you can, pls try to not waste food. Try to use up the resources to the maximum so that it doesn't end up in the landfill unnecessarily. That's it, thankyou for reading if you've reached till here. Let's commit to enhancing our food safety practices and protect the health of our communities to ensure a safer future for all! For more information on this year's theme and how you can contribute, visit https://lnkd.in/gkkjw758 #worldfoodsafetyday #june7th #foodsafety #preparefortheunexpected #quality #foodsecurity #fao #who #fssai #foodtechnologist #pritalks #linkedincreator