Base of the Pyramid (BoP) consumers living in the urban informal settlements of developing countries spend over 60% of their income on food, yet malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency remain widespread among these populations, pointing to the inadequacy of the foods they consume in terms of qu...
Chege, Christine G.K.
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Sibiko, Kenneth W.
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Wanyama, Rosina
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Jager, Matthias
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Birachi, Eliud Abucheli
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[Are consumers at the base of the pyramid willing to pay for nutritious foods?]
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Are consumers at the base of the pyramid willing to pay for nutritious foods?
Common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) may be contaminated with heavy metals and aflatoxins. Cooked beans may also be contaminated with micro-organisms due to poor hygiene and sanitation practices. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), which is a globally recognised food safety program...
Aber, H.
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Mulindwa, J.
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Lung'aho, Mercy G.
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Nyakundi, Fridah
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Jager, Matthias
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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[Development of a food safety toolkit for dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) in Uganda using a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach]
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Development of a food safety toolkit for dry common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) in Uganda using a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach
Purpose
This impact assessment provides empirical evidence from household producer surveys to test the assumptions surrounding the contribution of participatory varietal selection (PVS) activities on seed sector development. The purpose of this paper is to focus on household access and adoption ...
Wilkus, Erin Lynn
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Francesconi, Gian N.
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Jager, Matthias
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[Rural seed sector development through participatory varietal selection: Synergies and trade-offs in seed provision services and market participation among household bean producers in Western Uganda]
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Rural seed sector development through participatory varietal selection: Synergies and trade-offs in seed provision services and market participation among household bean producers in Western Uganda
Purpose
Micronutrient malnutrition is a public health problem in many developing countries, especially in the poorest population segments. Fortification and other food-based approaches, such as using more nutritious ingredients in processing, could help to address this problem, but little is know...
Currently, there is a high demand for amaranth due to its ability to withstand harsh climatic conditions, making it an ideal crop in the changing climate. There is also increased awareness and education on its nutritional and overall health benefits, and the availability of improved recipes. Howe...
Aber, H.
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Mulindwa, J.
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Lung'aho, Mercy G.
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Nyakundi, Fridah
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Wambui, J.
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Jager, Matthias
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Ugen, Michael Adrogu
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[Hazard analysis and critical control point plan for hazards in Ugandan amaranth vegetable value chain]
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Hazard analysis and critical control point plan for hazards in Ugandan amaranth vegetable value chain