all companies across the globe to understand
their commitment to the programme. World
needed nutritious food,” says Paul Barker, FTFA
that doing good will result in a growing,
Food Day is the day to recognize how critical
Ecopreneaur.
more prosperous, sustainable and profitable
nutritious food is, FTFA’s Food Gardens for
business. It is indeed becoming more difficult
Africa programme will be providing long term
We would like to thank Ryk Neethling,
to separate private and public sectors when at
support, by way of a permaculture food garden.
Celebrity Television Chef, Jenny Morris who
the end of the day a “consumer” is the same
person!”
and
has volunteered to help build the garden and
“Not only will this project teach the children
spread the word across the globe.
how to grow their own vegetables, but it will
The Heinz brand is the most appropriate
also make available nutritious food essentials
Jenny says, “Teaching about growing food,
brand to be at the forefront of this initiative as
for providing energy and nutrition essential for
takes education and good nutrition to a
the world’s favorite and number one tomato
development,” says Food Gardens for Africa
different level. These types of projects are
Ketchup! Its well established proposition of
programme manager, Monique van der Zon.
critical. I am honored to be in support and will
being 100% natural lends itself to unleashing
continue to do so.”
communities’ ability of eating more wholesome
“The development of the Permaculture food
fresh produce! With this in mind Heinz Foods
garden at Mbekweni will positively contribute
South Africa staff members will be volunteering
to increased food security of vulnerable
their time to help build this garden to show
individuals in the community and provide much
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