Halal industry has became the center of attention worldwide as one of the most important emerging businesses to be researched and developed. Growing demand from approximately 1.8 billion Muslims in the world has became a crucial initiative for Halal industry in many different countries around...

Digital technologies have significant potential to improve efficiency, equity, and environmental sustainability in the food system. A range of digital technologies are already leading to: better informed and engaged consumers and producers, smarter farms, and improved public services. Adoption...

The World Bank Group has developed a new diagnostic approach called Maximizing Finance for Development (MFD). This study pilots the use of the World Bank's MFD approach to identify areas along value chains (VCs) where the private sector is involved. More important may be the identification of...

This report seeks to support the larger jobs study by examining how investment in South Sudan's food sector can not only address food security needs, it can generate income and lay the foundation for livelihood and job creation in the country. It argues that applying a value chain lens to...

This publication explains the concept of traceability systems in the food industry and discusses its main components. It includes a list of key traceability requirements established internationally and in European legislation. It also uses the case of Ukraine to illustrate implementation of food...