The recent involvement of Nestlé in the Africa Food Prize reinforces the presence of the ultra-processed food industry in the continent and invites us to reflect on the implications this may have for Africa’s sustainable food systems agenda.
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Kruger, P., Wynberg, R., Mafuyeka, M. et al. The ultra-processed food industry in Africa. Nat Food 4, 534–536 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00802-0
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