Food Safety & Quality

The event will celebrate millers who have demonstrated outstanding performance in food fortification.

The initiative is funded through a collaborative partnership with the African Development Bank contributing US$9.2 million.

The new versions of these iconic candies will be made without Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) synthetic color additives.

This means that by the 2026/27 school year, at least 96% of ABA-affiliated suppliers will be offering baked goods free of synthetic dyes.

While some buyers have been battling with quality and quantity issues, others have been battling unnecessary price hikes.