One week African Food Fair opens in Accra

Accra (Greater Accra), 9 Feb. '99 -

A one-week African Food Fair, featuring dishes from four West African countries, opened in Accra last night. The Fair, which forms part of activities marking this year's Black History Month, will showcase dishes prepared by chefs from Ghana, Senegal, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire. It is being organised by Ghana Airways and Novotel under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism. Mr Mike Gizo, Minister of Tourism, said with the expected increase in tourism in the next millennium the professional management skills of chefs will be required to keep the industry dynamic and strong. He praised African ancestors "who have bequeathed to us the wonderful art of making good food" and said the occasion should be used "to devise strategies for intra-African trade and business in the food industry." An exhibition of raw materials and items used in food preparation, handling and preservation are on show as part of the Fair.