The Hidden Risk in the Grind
Why Ghana’s Milling Machines Deserve a Food Safety Conversation A FANIS (Food and Nutrition Intelligence System) briefing on tomato/pepper and fufu milling machines Introduction Walk through almost any market in Ghana and you will find them: the tomato and pepper grinding stalls that feed local “chop bars” and restaurants, and the …
Mass Fish Mortality at Tema Shipyard Triggers Food Safety Alert in Ghana
April 2026 | FANIS News Desk A mass fish mortality incident at the Tema Shipyard in the Greater Accra Region has triggered a national food safety alert and prompted a coordinated multi-agency investigation involving key regulatory and public health institutions. The incident was first detected in the early hours of April …
Abrofo Nkateɛ: Getting to Know the “Indian Almond” We Walk Past Every Day
Abrofo Nkateɛ: Getting to Know the “Indian Almond” We Walk Past Every Day If you grew up in Ghana, chances are you may have seen or even cracked open Abrofo nkateɛ at least once. You may have climbed the Abrofo nkateɛ tree and may have had some exciting childhood memories. Found …
Kasoa New Market Fire Outbreak Raises Concerns for Food and Nutrition Security
Over 100 stores destroyed as fire incident exposes vulnerabilities in local food supply systems Kasoa, Ghana | January 5, 2026 A major fire outbreak at the Kasoa New Market on Sunday, January 4, 2026, has caused extensive destruction, leaving traders and residents in distress after more than 100 mini-stores were reduced …
Plant-Based Proteins May Help Lower High Blood Pressure Risk
Plant-Based Proteins May Help Lower High Blood Pressure Risk Date: December 23, 2025 By: Ebenezer Yamoah, FANIS High blood pressure (hypertension) is a leading health concern in Ghana and a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. In Ghana, recent data show that around one in five adults …
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