On going projects
| Consultancy | Funding agency | Nature of activity |
|---|---|---|
| Development and Implementation of a food quality and food safety management system in the fresh department ( Bakery, Deli and Butchery) for Tusker Mattresses U Ltd | Tusker Mattresses U Ltd | 1. Carry out audit of the food quality and safety management for the fresh foods department 2. Training of all staff and management of the food section in food safety management and HACCP systems 3. Development of training materials and SOPs |
| Training of cooperatives in value addition and hygiene targeting mangoes, rice and maize in Yambio county, Western Equatoria, Republic of South Sudan. | Action Africa Help Initiative (AAHI), South Sudan | FONUS staff provided consultation services with respect to; • Mango juice processing for ready-to-drink juice • Identification of the location of the processing plant; • Identification of processing equipment to be procured; • Design and layout of the processing equipment; • Design of HACCP; • Identification of the key personnel required by the processing plant and • The marketing strategies • Financial feasibility analysis |
| Non-formal training of youth in food value addition | European Union/Makerere University | The consultancy involved; • Building capacity of farmer groups in processing of fruits, vegetables, tubers and milk. • Over 20 farmer groups (innovation platforms) in the districts of Kisoro, Kabale, Mbarara and Kiruhura were trained • Report writing |
| Capacity building for preparation of weaning foods using locally available materials for recipe development in Busia District | VECO-UGANDA | The consultancy included: Recipe development Cooking /food preparation demonstration at community level Preparation of training materials Training caregivers in infant feeding Sanitation/Hygiene in a home |
| Capacity building for preparation of weaning foods using locally available materials for recipe development in Busia District | COMESA | The consultancy involved; • Training of farmers in processing of high quality cassava products and animal • Training of in financial and entrepreneurship skills • Writing of the technical report |
| Endline Survey for Micronutrient Powders in Teso region | WFP | Data collection and report writing and management of financial resources |
| Baseline Survey for Micronutrient Powders in Teso region | WFP | Data collection and report writing and management of financial resources |
| Aflatoxin analysis of maize produced in Uganda | Chemonics International Inc., Washington DC USA / USAID – UGANDA | • Mapping of maize growing districts in Uganda • Collection of maize samples from different agro-ecological zones • Aflatoxin analysis of maize samples • Report writing / Dissemination |
| Project Evaluation of the Essential Nutrition Package (ENP) Project | World Vision-Uganda | The consultancy involved; • Field assessment of beneficiaries • Key informant interviews • Analysis of the efficiency use of financial and human resources • Data entry and analysis • Writing technical and financial report • Presentation of findings to stake |
| Macro Nutrient Fortification of firstline food cereals with milk protein to produce affordable value added cereal products in Uganda/East Africa | Value Addition Institute | • Research on the effect of enhancing staple cereals with skimmed milk powder and vegetables • Processing and product developm |
| Population based food fortification survey in Uganda | GAIN/CDC | Using the fortification assessment coverage tool to map out food fortification coverage Data collection analysis and report writing |
| Feasibility study for beans processing in Uganda | Chemonics International Inc., Washington DC USA / USAID – UGANDA | • Development of canned protocols for canned beans • Sensory evaluation of bean products Economic and Market analysis for the processed bean industry |
| Processing of mangoes in Yumbe District using a mobile fruit processor | Food Technology and Business Incubation Center, Makerere University | The project involved; • Buying of mangoes from farmers • Processing mangoes into pulp • Preservation of mango pulp • Marketing of the mango pulp |
| Training of farmers/small scale processors groups in post harvest handling and preservation of foods | Food Technology and Business Incubation Center, Makerere University | |
| Feasibility study for the establishment of a peanut paste processing plant in Masindi by Rukwira Investments Limited | Private Sector Foundation Uganda/DFID-DUDS Project | FONUS staff provided consultation services with respect to; • Identification of the location of the processing plant; • Identification of processing equipment to be procured; • Design and layout of the processing equipment; • Design of HACCP; • Identification of the key personnel required by the processing plant and • The marketing strategies • Financial feasibility analysis |
| Independent Assessment of the ready-to eat-therapeutic food (RUTF) produced by RECO Industries | USAID-UGANDA | FONUS staff provided consultation services with respect to; Quality of the raw materials used; • The effectiveness of the quality control and assurance systems in place; Qualifications and expertise of the personnel; • Agronomic and post-harvest handling practices; • Quality and efficiency of the processing line. |
| Establishment of home/kitchen gardens in Ntoroko and Kiboga districts | World-Vision Uganda | Setting up home/kitchen gardens at household level targeting fruits and vegetables that are rich in iron, vitamin A, Zinc among other micronutrients |
| Feasibility study for the establishment of the fruit processing facility in Luwero district | Uganda Development Corporation/Government of Uganda | FONUS staff provided consultation services with respect to; Location of the plant; • The type and size of processing equipment to be procured; • The layout of the processing equipment; • The key personnel required by the processing plant and • The marketing strategies |
| Feasibility study for the establishment of a peanut paste processing plant in Masindi by Rukwira Investments Limited | Private Sector Foundation Uganda/DFID-DUDS Project | FONUS staff provided consultation services with respect to; • Identification of the location of the processing plant; • Identification of processing equipment to be procured; • Design and layout of the processing equipment; • Design of HACCP; • Identification of the key personnel required by the processing plant and • The marketing strategies • Financial feasibility analysis |
| Training of stakeholders in cassava processing for high quality value added products | COMESA | The consultancy involved; • Training of farmers in processing of high quality cassava products and animal • Training of in financial and entrepreneurship skills • Writing of the technical report |
| Non-formal training of youth in food value addition | European Union/Makerere University | The consultancy involved; • Building capacity of farmer groups in processing of fruits, vegetables, tubers and milk. • Over 20 farmer groups (innovation platforms) in the districts of Kisoro, Kabale, Mbarara and Kiruhura were trained • Report writing |
| Training of small scale processors in Central Uganda | AICAD/JICA | The consultancy involved training development of training manuals and training of small scale processors in dairy processing. Over 40 small scale processors were trained. |
| Training of SACCOs in fruit processing | Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) | Over 50 SACCO members were trained in fruits processing with specific reference to production of wine and ready to drink juices |