Ghana’s traditional culinary innovations are now essential to reducing hunger and increasing traveler traffic.
Therefore, at the 6th edition of the KNUST Food Festival, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology will highlight technological advancements and innovations in traditional dishes.
Therefore, “Innovations and technological advances in traditional foods: the role of academia and industry” is the theme under which it falls.
“In an era where every culture is exploiting their traditional foods for nutrition and food tourism, it’s important KNUST showcases to the world what we’ve done relating to the innovations in our traditional foods, the inventions and the technological advances we’ve made,” a member of the planning committee, Dr Abena Boakye said.
Dr. Eric Owusu Mensah, a committee member, feels that increasing food value and Ghana’s GDP need these culinary advances.
“The Festival supports national efforts towards achieving the SDG 2 and 3, that is, zero hunger and overall well-being,” stated Mr. Andrews Kwasi Boateng, registrar of KNUST.
The Food Festival this year, which kicks out on February 16th, will feature inventions from each of the university’s six colleges.
The College of Engineering’s festival coordinator, Mrs. Emmanuella Kwao Boateng, has hinted that there will be a showcase of devices and software the college has created to increase food production and consumption.
Activities like the food bazaar, cooking contests, and food innovation exhibits, among others, will keep guests engaged during the event, according to Dr. John-Lewis Zinia Zaukuu, another committee member.
