African Food Changemakers

African Food Changemakers Accelerating African Agribusinesses

04/08/2026

Could better packaging open the door to new markets for your agribusiness?

Packaging is more than just how your product looks; it's a key factor in compliance, customer trust, sustainability, and market access.

Join us for the August edition of the AFC Agribusiness Clinic and discover how affordable, eco-friendly packaging can help your business stand out and grow.

🎙 Our speakers:
- Adetoun Abbi-Olaniyan – Founder & CEO, Thistleberry Food Co. Ltd & TAPA
- Kelvin Odoobo – Founder, Shambapro Limited

📅 Thursday, 6 August 2026
🕒 3:00 PM WAT | 4:00 PM CAT | 5:00 PM EAT
📍 Live on Zoom

Whether you're a food entrepreneur, processor, SME, startup, or agribusiness professional, this session will equip you with practical insights to strengthen your packaging strategy and grow your business.

🔗 Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WBmSElezRXeltL4xq_6ynw

💬 Tell us in the comments: What's the biggest packaging challenge your business faces?

We're growing our team!African Food Changemakers (AFC) is looking for a Human Resources Officer to help us build and sup...
01/08/2026

We're growing our team!

African Food Changemakers (AFC) is looking for a Human Resources Officer to help us build and support the talented team driving our mission across Africa.

If you're passionate about recruitment, employee engagement, workplace culture, performance management, and creating positive employee experiences, this opportunity could be for you.

We're looking for someone with:
✅ 2–4 years of HR experience
✅ Knowledge of HR best practices and labour laws
✅ Strong communication and organizational skills
✅ A passion for working in a mission-driven organization

Visit our Careers page for the complete job description and application process: https://afchub.org/careers/human-resources-officer

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network. You might help someone find their next great opportunity!

Introducing the 2026 African Food Changemakers Ambassadors!We're proud to officially unveil the exceptional individuals ...
31/07/2026

Introducing the 2026 African Food Changemakers Ambassadors!

We're proud to officially unveil the exceptional individuals who will serve as the 2026 African Food Changemakers Ambassadors.

Representing different countries, backgrounds, and areas of expertise across Africa's agrifood ecosystem, this remarkable network shares one common purpose:

To accelerate African agribusinesses and shape Africa's agrifood story together.

From entrepreneurs and researchers to storytellers, ecosystem builders, and community leaders, our ambassadors will play an important role in:

🌱 Championing innovation and opportunities across Africa's food systems
📣 Amplifying African agribusiness success stories
🤝 Building stronger connections across our community
💡 Encouraging collaboration, learning, and knowledge exchange

To every ambassador, thank you for joining us on this journey. We look forward to the impact we'll create together as we continue building a stronger and more connected African agribusiness ecosystem.

Join us to celebrate our ambassadors by leaving a congratulatory message in the comments and sharing this post with your network.

🔗 Learn more about the 2026 African Food Changemakers Ambassadors:
https://www.afchub.org/ambassadors

Are certifications holding your agribusiness back from accessing bigger markets?Many businesses want to export but are u...
29/07/2026

Are certifications holding your agribusiness back from accessing bigger markets?

Many businesses want to export but are unsure:
➡️ Which certifications do they need?
➡️ Where should they start?
➡️ Which markets require what standards?

Our latest Open Export Series session answered these questions and more.

In “Certifications That Open Doors,” Mthokozisi Nkosi shared practical insights on HACCP, FSSC 22000, GlobalG.A.P., Organic, Halal certifications, and how businesses can strategically prepare for export markets.

Key lessons:
✔️ Start with your target market and buyer requirements.
✔️ Build your certification journey step by step.
✔️ Understand which certifications match your product and growth goals.
✔️ Strengthen documentation, traceability, and compliance systems.

Missed the session? You can now watch the replay and learn how certifications can position your business for global opportunities.

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/RbKDyXBxx_I?si=3LMShaSCzhr8FCJx

Don’t forget to join the AFC community for more opportunities, resources, and conversations supporting African agribusiness growth.

🔗 https://www.afchub.org/entrepreneur/become-a-member

18/07/2026

**NEW Podcast Episode**
How are African agribusinesses transforming the food ecosystem and helping to feed Africa and the world?

Listen to a new episode of “Canadian Changemakers” and discover how agribusinesses, many led by women are overcoming barriers and undertaking innovative climate-smart practices across Africa's food sector.

Host Gabrielle Lepage speaks with Kachi Nwachukwu, Programs Manager at African Food Changemakers (AFC), based in Nigeria, helping agribusinesses across Africa adapt to climate change.

Learn how Climate Action Africa helped strengthen AFC’s monitoring and evaluation systems, improve data collection and support future access to climate finance.

https://ow.ly/LZPR50Znve5

Discover the people, partnerships, and ideas inspiring climate action across Sub-Saharan Africa. Funded by Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Alinea, Econoler and WSP Produced by Lead Podcasting at The Walrus

Photo: Hauwa Bako PhD, Climate-Smart Agriculture Advocate

What if the biggest revenue opportunity on your farm is something you're throwing away?That was Mercy Munene's reality.B...
17/07/2026

What if the biggest revenue opportunity on your farm is something you're throwing away?

That was Mercy Munene's reality.

Before joining the BRACE Program, nearly 88% of the waste from her rabbit and crop production was discarded.

Today?
That same waste has become three profitable product lines.
🌱 Organic fertilizer
🌿 Premium compost
💧 Liquid bio-fertilizer

One question changed her perspective:
"What else can you do with the waste you have?"

Through the BRACE Program, Mercy discovered that waste isn't just something to dispose of. It can become a valuable resource that generates income, creates jobs, and protects the environment.

Her journey is proof that climate-smart agriculture isn't only about protecting our planet, it's also about building stronger, more profitable agribusinesses.

Swipe through to see how Mercy transformed waste into wealth.

Because sometimes, the biggest opportunity on your farm is hiding in plain sight.

What if the opportunity you have been waiting for is already within reach?Whether you are building an agribusiness, scal...
15/07/2026

What if the opportunity you have been waiting for is already within reach?

Whether you are building an agribusiness, scaling a startup, or driving impact in your community, these opportunities could help unlock your next stage of growth.

This month's featured opportunities:
• Backing Africa’s Next Generation of Climate & Impact Startups
• Green Institute Sustainability Impact Grant
• Financing for Agri-SMEs in Africa (FASA)
• Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF)
• AfNet Flexible Grant

The right opportunity can provide the funding, support, visibility, or network you need to move your agribusiness forward.

🔗 Visit https://www.afchub.org/funding to access all the opportunities and more.

Don't keep this to yourself. Apply, share with your network, and encourage someone else to take advantage of these opportunities.

👇 Know a founder, agripreneur, or changemaker who should see this? Tag them below.

Your next export deal could depend on ONE certification.Imagine losing a buyer, not because your product wasn't good eno...
10/07/2026

Your next export deal could depend on ONE certification.

Imagine losing a buyer, not because your product wasn't good enough, but because you didn't have the right certification.

Join this month's edition of the Open Export Series and learn exactly how to prepare your business for international markets.

Theme: Certifications That Open Doors: FSSC 22000, HACCP, GlobalG.A.P., Organic, Halal, and What Each Export Market Actually Requires
Date: Thursday, 23rd July 2026
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM (WAT)

The next buyer won't wait while you figure it out.
Be ready before they ask.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/OES2K26JULY

Tag an agribusiness owner who needs this! 👇

Could Africa's oldest foods hold the key to its future?From forgotten grains and indigenous vegetables to traditional re...
09/07/2026

Could Africa's oldest foods hold the key to its future?

From forgotten grains and indigenous vegetables to traditional recipes passed down through generations, Africa's food heritage offers powerful solutions for healthier diets, climate resilience, biodiversity, and sustainable livelihoods.

Yet many of these foods are disappearing from our plates.

Join the Alumni Network for an inspiring conversation on how we can reclaim indigenous foods and harness women & youth innovation to shape the future of African gastronomy.

Theme: Reclaiming Indigenous Foods: Culture and the Future of African Gastronomy
Date: July 16th, 2026
Venue: Virtual Webinar

Whether you're a food lover, chef, entrepreneur, student, researcher, farmer, or development professional, your voice belongs in this conversation.

🔗Register now: bit.ly/LAN2K26

Share with someone passionate about African food, culture, or sustainable food systems, and let's celebrate the richness of Africa's culinary heritage together.

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