Africa

Nearly 40% of perishable goods and 20% of other food products disappear from supply chains each year.

The initiative plans to elevate beans from a staple crop to an engine of economic growth, climate-smart agriculture, and improved nutrition.

This initiative strengthens national food security by replacing imports with dependable, locally sourced crops.

The region has already imported nearly 5 million tonnes of parboiled rice.

The rise in wheat imports is attributed to rapid population growth, increased urbanization, and evolving dietary preferences across the region