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Our roots stem from a private sector agribusiness in America’s heartland. Our projects, partnerships and local insights cross continents. These factors steer how we work to strengthen global agricultural markets. But, you don’t have to take our word for it. Learn more about individual projects below.

 

Globally Present, Locally Driven

Our roots stem from a private sector agribusiness in America’s heartland. Our projects, partnerships and local insights cross continents. These factors steer how we work to strengthen global agricultural markets. But, you don’t have to take our word for it. Learn more about individual projects below.

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EAST AFRICA | STDF vTPA

STDF | Piloting the Use of Voluntary Third-Party Assurance Programs in East Africa

Leveraging data to improve food safety outcomes for public health and trade.

2022 – 2025

Funded by the World Trade Organization’s Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), the project is piloting the use of a voluntary third-party assurance (vTPA) program in Ugandan fisheries and Rwanda’s horticulture sector. VTPA programs provide the opportunity for food businesses to participate voluntarily in formal, documented food safety systems. The program is assessing how these voluntary programs may be able to improve resource management, increase compliance with national food safety standards and regulations, and improve public health outcomes and trade opportunities in Uganda and Rwanda. Implemented by Land O’ Lakes Venture37, the project collaborates with food safety authorities in both countries. The pilot complements two simultaneous vTPA pilots in West Africa and Central America.


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