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Global research suggests cereal fortification can address iron-deficiency anaemia

Global research suggests cereal fortification can address iron-deficiency anaemia

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in both developing and developed countries, with an estimated 40 per cent of preschool kids globally affected by anaemia Research has shown that food fortification, particularly infant

Food
Bühler and dsm-firmenich join hands to tackle hunger in Nigeria

Bühler and dsm-firmenich join hands to tackle hunger in Nigeria

Rice fortification is one of the most cost-effective interventions in addressing hidden hunger and improving the nutritional footprint of the Nigerian population In collaboration with Bühler, dsm-firmenich, a leading innovator in health and provider of

Feature
The Fortification Fallout: Examining India’s Controversial Nutrition Strategy 

The Fortification Fallout: Examining India’s Controversial Nutrition Strategy 

The subject of mandatory or compulsory food fortification in India, has gained traction and become controversial in recent times. India’s position of 107 out of 121 on the Global Hunger Index 2022 has highlighted the

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Understanding barriers and facilitators for rice fortification in India

Understanding barriers and facilitators for rice fortification in India

Micronutrient deficiency, also known as ‘hidden hunger’, is a serious problem worldwide. This condition is prevalent where rice is a staple diet. Micronutrient deficiency affects all age groups and the burden is more among children

Global
Tajikistan receives $50 M grant to address food and nutrition insecurity

Tajikistan receives $50 M grant to address food and nutrition insecurity

$50 million grant will help enhance the overall resilience of the agriculture sector The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved additional grant financing of $50 million from the Crisis Response window for the Strengthening

Food
Fermenta Biotech commissions fortified rice kernel manufacturing facility in Tirupati

Fermenta Biotech commissions fortified rice kernel manufacturing facility in Tirupati

Product to be manufactured in accordance with FSSAI guidelines for rice fortification Thane-based Fermenta Biotech has commissioned a new facility to manufacture Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) located in Pennepalli, Tirupati district in Andhra Pradesh. With

Policy
Govt organises workshops to highlight impact of fortified rice

Govt organises workshops to highlight impact of fortified rice

Fortification of rice is found to be a cost-effective and complementary strategy to increase vitamin and mineral content in diets with low turnaround time In order to popularise and create awareness about the benefit of