Food Security Seminar - Sandton, South Africa
May 2012
Today much of the world is faced with higher food prices and falling consumption. The strains of the economic crisis make it more important than ever for consumers from all countries and all walks of life to have access to high-quality, nutritious foods that are also cost-effective.
This one-day seminar, hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provided practical information on good, healthy foods that are reasonably priced. American speakers introduced high-quality, cost-effective food products from the USA, including peanuts; soy; potatoes; dry beans; dry peas, lentils and chickpeas; and seafood.
Agenda with links to presentations:
- Welcome Remarks:
Ross Kreamer, Minister Counselor for Agricultural Affairs, USDA, South Africa
Jim Hershey, Executive Director, World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (on behalf of GBI Cooperators) - USAID Food Security Initiatives in Southern Africa
by Cuan Opperman, Value Chain Specialist, USAID Southern Africa Hub TradeHub - Dry Beans – a Practical Solution
by David McClellan, US Dry Bean Council - US Dry Peas: A low-cost, protein-rich food with multiple uses
by Johanna Stobbs, USA Dry Pea & Lentil Council - US Peanuts: Peanuts, Natural Health Food for All
by Patrick Archer, American Peanut Council - From Agriculture to Food Security – the Role of Trade
by André Jooste, Markets and Economic Research Centre, National Agricultural Marketing Council of South Africa - US Dehydrated Potatoes: Sensible Solutions for Private and Public Sectors
by T. K. Kuwahara, United States Potato Board - US Value Added Soy Proteins: Trade, Product Development, and Nutrition
by Anita Florido, World Initiative for Soy in Human Health and Willem Cronje, Impilo Foods - Alaska Seafood – Sustainable and Healthful
by Nina Schlossman, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute - Building a platform for long term Food Security & Trade in Africa for Good Health & Economic Development.
Lawrence McCrystal, AGRIFICA - Soy Around the World
by Anita Florido, World Initiative for Soy in Human Health
