Biofortified Foods Highlighted at India Conference on Food Ingredients
27 July 2022, New Delhi: The benefits of improving the nutrient content of staple foods through biofortification was highlighted at a high-level
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BSI Podcast Highlights HarvestPlus’ Role in Creating Standards for Biofortified Grains
23 July 2022, USA: The quote is from Jenny Walton, Head of Commercialization and Scaling for the CGIAR’s HarvestPlus program, who
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Improving Rural Nutrition Security with Nigeria’s Women in Agriculture Program
19 July 2022, Nigeria: In Nigeria, women play key roles in food and nutrition security through their contributions to agricultural
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BBC Food as Medicine Feature Highlights Role of Biofortified Foods
23 June 2022, US: Food is a necessity for all living beings. However, in higher-income countries, there is concern about overconsumption
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Nyota Iron Bean is Kenya’s “Shining Star” for Better Nutrition
08 June 2022, Kenya: Beans are a widely consumed staple crop in Kenya. They provide a ready source of protein
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Harvestplus Tech Innovations Highlighted at Summit on AI & Digital Apps in Agriculture
27 May 2022, Germany: With an aim to highlight the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital applications in agriculture, FICCI in collaboration with PwC, German
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HarvestPlus Delivery Model Charts the Path to Better Nutrition for Millions
26 May 2022, Washington: The CGIAR’s HarvestPlus program has published its delivery model in a concise brief that outlines the fundamentals of taking biofortified
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Pakistan Officials Endorse New Standards for Trade in Zinc-enriched Wheat Grain
22 April 2022, Pakistan: Pakistani government officials have voiced strong endorsement for a new standard for zinc-enriched wheat grains that
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For Ugandan Couple, Biofortified Sweet Potato Business Brings Livelihood Boost
09 April 2022, Uganda: In Agwata sub-county of Uganda’s Dokolo district, visitors to the home of Doreen Akullo and Peter Ogwai
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Food as Medicine: BBC series cites biofortification as crucial innovation to fight malnutrition
10 March 2022, USA: A new episode of the BBC’s “Follow the Food” series, titled “Food as Medicine,” sheds light on biofortification as
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