Amid a gathering of the world’s consumer goods industry leaders at the CGF Global Summit in South Africa, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) signed a memorandum of understanding to signal their commitment to a large-scale partnership for food safety.
Using their experience and knowledge, the organizations seek to facilitate the development of large-scale food safety building projects in key regions within the global food supply network. The development program will be based on the GFSI Global Markets Program, which helps small food companies navigate the challenges of food safety and gain access to markets around the world. The first projects will begin in China, Southeast Asia and Africa before expanding to other regions.