...-adding capacity of farmers is strengthened, rural economy is likely to be improved upon through the proliferation of rural food processing enterprises. Originality/value Despite the relevance of developing food value chains in Africa and integrating farmers in them, there are limited studies...

... and development is carried out along the VC, postharvest losses can be reduced significantly, resulting in increased income and potential expansion of the industry. Originality/value – This is the first known attempt to analyse the banana VC in southern Africa and quantify postharvest losses. © Emerald...

... and value chains) and is based on a review of the experiences with innovation in three different value chains in three African countries: potato in Ethiopia, pineapple in Benin and citrus in South Africa. Findings – Co-innovation is the combination of collaborative, complementary and coordinated...

... representation of food safety, which actually drives consumer thoughts and behaviour. Making use of a camera in the collection of self-provided images for the ZMET interview led to higher levels of involvement and further differentiation of mental models. Africa Food safety Consumer research Mental model...

.... Annchen Mielmann can be contacted at: Annchen.Mielmann@nwu.ac.za © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 In South Africa, as in other developing countries, an increase in the consumption of fruit and vegetables could contribute in the prevention of both under nutrition and diseases caused...

..., and the extent to which their protein, lipid and mineral constituents are digested and/or absorbed. Originality/value Since malnutrition (e.g. iron‐deficiency anemia, rickets, zinc deficiency, protein‐calorie malnutrition) is common in sub‐Saharan Africa, the information which is provided should increase...

... developed from locally available cereals and legumes, like sorghum bicolor, soybeans, bambara groundnut seeds, etc. in tropical Africa (Ijarotimi and Ashipa, 2006 ; Ikujenlola and Fashakin, 2005). The legume grains in developing countries, including Nigeria, serve as good sources of protein, energy...

... The results of this research contribute to development of specialty cereal based foods for diabetic individuals in Africa and Dominican Republic where acha (fonio) is grown. Victoria Adaora Jideani can be contacted at: vjideani@yahoo.com © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2008 Dehulled acha...

...Tjalling Dijkstra Notes that in Africa, food assembly markets are a key part of the institutional framework in which efficient and effective food marketing channels can develop. Examines existing assembly markets for horticultural commodities in Kenya, showing that they evolve in surplus areas...