On January 9, 2021, the Pilot plant and processing hub received visitors keen in collaborative research and investment in processing of fresh fruits and vegetables in sustainable manner. Led by the director, centre for advancement, the team discussed key avenues of collaboration and involvement as the team forges ahead with enhancement of profitable ventures of fruits value addition and preservation.

On 8-11 February 2021, the Codex Committee on General Principles held its 1st virtual workshop for its member states as well as observers. Kenya was represented by the members of the National Codex Committee that included among others Dr. George Abong’, a senior lecturer at the DFSNT. During the meeting, aspects of standards development and working through correspondents were discussed. The Kenyan delegation led by Codex contact point (Maryann Kindiki) and Dr.

Dr. George Abong’, a senior lecturer at the Department f Food Science, Nutrition and Technology participated in a training on development and harmonization of East African Standards that was held in Lake Naivasha Sawela Hotel, Naivasha. The training brought together technical committee secretaries and chairmen to enhance their knowledge and skills of developing useful standards that are applicable not only to the nation but also to the East African region. Dr.