DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Temophadis International Enterprise and University of Lincoln

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Description

To develop & implement food processing techniques achieving commercially viable value added products with improved nutritional quality, increased food security & reducing 50% food losses incurred in Nigeria; Improve supply of foods via e-platforms; Build the capacity of ‘Agri-food’ vendors in Nigeria. Innovation area – Food processing / nutrition Some of the challenges in Nigeria are lack of knowledge of nutritional and allergen information, packaging options (like biodegradable packaging) and traceability (local foods and recipes). The KTP will help address these challenges as well as advance the TIE business as these capabilities are currently out of our reach. The KTP will particularly support TIE in the following areas where we lack knowledge / capability; - Food product formulation and development - Processing options to diversify offering and secure commercially viable shelf life - Batch recipe and traceability management (including inks to a recall system) - Current practices and technology in packaging - Clean labelling (removal of additives / e-numbers) and development of a database on portion size conversion - Flavour interaction, organoleptic performance, and food chemistry - Record keeping, documentations and benchmarking - Demand and supply chain management - Supply chain visibility, traceability and marketing ODA – The KTP will address food waste and increase food options by processing food crops into more shelf-stable nutritious products. Our vision is to develop socially responsible business growth models which enhance the levels of nutritious food supply in Nigeria, reducing malnutrition, food waste and insecurity. The initiative proposed will enhance the Nigerian food supply chain by extending collaborative / cooperative networks using the company’s e-platform as a key tool for engagement and communication. These objectives will dovetail into reducing food crop losses and waste, increasing income for the farmers and others within the food value and supply chains through increased economic activities, enhancing households’ livelihood and reducing poverty levels.

Objectives

To develop & implement food processing techniques achieving commercially viable value added products with improved nutritional quality, increased food security & reducing 50% food losses incurred in Nigeria; Improve supply of foods via e-platforms; Build the capacity of ‘Agri-food’ vendors in Nigeria. Innovation area – Food processing / nutrition Some of the challenges in Nigeria are lack of knowledge of nutritional and allergen information, packaging options (like biodegradable packaging) and traceability (local foods and recipes). The KTP will help address these challenges as well as advance the TIE business as these capabilities are currently out of our reach. The KTP will particularly support TIE in the following areas where we lack knowledge / capability; - Food product formulation and development - Processing options to diversify offering and secure commercially viable shelf life - Batch recipe and traceability management (including inks to a recall system) - Current practices and technology in packaging - Clean labelling (removal of additives / e-numbers) and development of a database on portion size conversion - Flavour interaction, organoleptic performance, and food chemistry - Record keeping, documentations and benchmarking - Demand and supply chain management - Supply chain visibility, traceability and marketing ODA – The KTP will address food waste and increase food options by processing food crops into more shelf-stable nutritious products. Our vision is to develop socially responsible business growth models which enhance the levels of nutritious food supply in Nigeria, reducing malnutrition, food waste and insecurity. The initiative proposed will enhance the Nigerian food supply chain by extending collaborative / cooperative networks using the company’s e-platform as a key tool for engagement and communication. These objectives will dovetail into reducing food crop losses and waste, increasing income for the farmers and others within the food value and supply chains through increased economic activities, enhancing households’ livelihood and reducing poverty levels.

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Location

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Nigeria

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