Welcome To African Food Research Network
The history of AfREN started in 2017 with a few postgraduate Food Science & Technology students who are nationals of different African countries. They all expressed regrets about the poor state of research facilities, funding, and the relationship between Food Science profession and many African societies.
African Food Research Network (AfREN) is a registered Not for Profit (NPO) organisation in terms of the Nonprofit Organisation Act of 1997 of the Republic of South Africa (Registration Number 231-948 http://www.npo.gov.za/PublicNpo/Npo). Its operation is however open to all African countries, showcasing Africa to the world and the world to Africa. We are a group of food professionals passionate about advancing the science of food from a lab-industry-trade nexus. Hence, AfREN is a growing collaborative network of research, industry, regulatory, trade, allied professionals and partners.
Why Choose Us?
Advancing Food Science and Technology in Africa at a lab-industry-trade nexus
Our Vision To become an effective platform for collaborative expression of the science of food towards enterprise development and livelihood through African food research and projects
Network of African food professionals from all over the world
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Growing community of practice (Research/Policy/Regulation/Academic/Industry/Entrepreneurship) committed to growing together and helping others, AfREN is passionate about enterprise development and Agrifood business for Local & International markets; through science and research.
Food waste reduction and valorization
Waste is a global issue and it is becoming more concerning in developing countries. Food waste reduction is achieved by food waste prevention/minimization….
Food and nutrition security in Africa
The ability of an individual or family to access reliable, affordable, sufficient quantities of food to live a healthy life is becoming difficult especially because of the….
Sustainable food systems in Africa
A sustainable food system is that which provides healthy food to people and creates sustainable environmental, and socioeconomic systems within food production….
Sensory and Consumer studies
Sensory science, the scientific discipline that assess, study, and explain the responses to the attributes of products, as observed and interpreted by sense organs is….
Enterprise development and Agrifood
Agri-food systems remain a vital source of employment worldwide, supporting the livelihood of a substantial population. The Agri-food business for local and….
ICT for food science & technology
Information and communication technologies (ICT) is adding tremendous value to the food industry, and this can only get better. Experts have documented the….
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ABOUT AfREN
The history of AfREN started in 2017 with a few postgraduate Food Science & Technology students who are nationals of different African countries. They all expressed regrets about the poor state of research facilities, funding and relationship between Food Science profession and many African societies.
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