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Welcome to issue 61 of our eNewsletter - Africa Bioscience Trends. This year the world food safety day was celebrated on June 7 with the theme "Food standards save lives." It is a timely reminder of the crucial role that agricultural innovations play in meeting food safety standards and ensuring the safety of what we consume, thereby minimizing preventable cases of foodborne diseases and facilitating trade.
To kick off this edition, we have an exclusive video featuring Dr. Charity Mutegi, a renowned food safety expert who explains the significance of food safety in the agricultural industry. Additionally, we have an interview with Agnes Mdzomba a Senior standards officer at the Kenya Bureau of Standards, who provides valuable insights on how Kenya is developing standards to ensure food safety with a specific focus on genetically modified products.
Our featured story of the month takes a deep dive into the world of food safety standards. We had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Allan Liavoga, an expert in food safety and biotechnology. Our conversation explores globally accepted standards and the role of international food safety regulatory procedures for genetically modified foods.
In our publications corner, access the latest Kenya Top Ten Facts About Agri-Biotech & Biosafety. Don't miss the opportunity to participate and publicize your research at the 2023 Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication (ABBC) symposium, see poster below for details on how to submit your abstract and register for the symposium.
Finally, we want to ensure you are informed about upcoming events and opportunities. Kenyan journalists reporting on agricultural biotechnology are encouraged to submit their entries in the 2023 OFAB media awards competition. We invite you to explore our newsroom for these exciting updates, opportunities and more.
Stay informed and join us in promoting food safety and planetary health through agricultural innovation.
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