Scientists have recorded breakthroughs in efforts to prevent diseases and birth defects through food fortification. xMicronutrient Laboratories Limited launched in November 2020 its Cognito Micronutrient Powder. Rotary International and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) threw the challenge of local production of micronutrient powder in Nigeria in 2009. “Combating malnutrition through food fortification is critical for long term development and many countries across the region of Africa implement fortification in food processing, which can be achieved together by industry, government development leaders and individuals. At BASF, our food fortification efforts aim to realize five UN Sustainable Development Goals – zero hunger, good health and wellbeing, reduced inequalities, decent work and economic growth, and partnerships for the goals.”|

Source: The Guardian September 23, 2021 03:11 UTC