Flour Weevil Scandal Rocks F/Town Pie City
Monday, August 31, 2020
The company has, however, denied such claims by various sources that it used flour infested with white worms at its factory located at the Francistown Light Industrial Area. The company’s denial is anchored upon its strong mechanisms that regularly ensure that it uses quality raw materials for its products.
Speaking on condition of anonymity, sources close to this publication claimed that on August 15 and 16, 2020 some of the employees at Pie City were ‘forced’ by their superiors to bake bread using flour that was infested with worms.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...