Recently, I came across an article about General Mills and it's efforts to ease hunger in different parts of Africa. General Mills has decided to partner with various for-profit and non-profit entities to teach African farmers new techniques in order to increase their productivity. In order to communicate with the farmers in Africa, General Mills utilizes a cloud database where information on equipment and techniques are stored. Cloud computing was used to allow General Mills to teach Nyirefami, a flour company in Tanzania, how to install a quality control lab and improve washing and pre-drying operations. This service allowed Nyirefami to drastically increase its productivity and attain the highest certification for food quality in Tanzania. In Zambia, General Mills teamed with COMACO and Cargill to assist a local farmer who cares for orphans affected by HIV/AIDS. As a result, the farmer- Veronica Banda, has had an easier time providing for the children in her care. General Mills efforts are a great example of corporate philanthropy, and it shows how developments in technology can be used to improve living standards, productivity, and food quality.
Food World News
General Mills Uses Food Technology to End Hunger in Africa
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