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Food Production: Organizations & Associations

Designed to be useful and relevant, this guide will provide you with access to a range of key library and information resources to aid your studies in Food Production

Food Production Associations/Organizations

The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) is Kenya’s premier trade Association representing growers, exporters and service providers in the horticulture industry. Formed in 1975, when export horticulture was in its infancy, the Association has grown to become Kenya’s foremost sectoral trade asociation. Members of the Association are involved in growing and/or exporting fresh-cut flowers, fruits, and vegetables. FPEAK provides a focal and coordination point for the horticulture export industry.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.
Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 member states, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide. We believe that everyone can play a part in ending hunger.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is the trade association for suppliers to the food processing and packaging industry and the host of the largest and most affordable food processing trade show in the Americas.

Our goal is to provide members with networking, marketing and educational opportunities and to help assure the future of the industry through charitable contributions and educational scholarships.

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a State Corporation in the ministry of Agriculture,  Livestock, Fisheries and Corporatives established by the Agriculture and Food Authority Act No 13 of 2013 to operationalize the Crops Act No 16 of 2013. The Act consolidates the laws on regulation and promotion of agriculture and makes provision for the respective roles of national and county governments according to the provisions of the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of Kenya. The role of the Authority is to Regulate, Develop and Promote Scheduled Crops value chains for increased economic growth in Kenya.