Sector Wide Training in Bangladesh (Edible Oil)

First Sector Wide Training in Bangladesh

Millers For Nutrition recently hosted a Sector Wide Training on Advancing Edible Oil Fortification and Packaging Innovation in collaboration with Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh. This event which recently concluded in Dhaka, Bangladesh, analyzed the current landscape, addressed challenges, and charted the path forward for edible oil fortification and packaging innovation. Specifically, the event focused on affordable packaging options for upgrading loose oil to hygienic, fortified  oil. Fortification Partners BASF, DSM- Firmenich, Muhlenchemie, Piramal and Hexagon were also in attendance offering valuable insight into global trends and best practices in Edible Oil Fortification.  

Millers For Nutrition steps in as Nutrition Partner at the Global CEO Conclave 2024

Millers For Nutrition recently participated as the Nutrition Partner at the

GlobalCEOConclave powered by the Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS) in

Delhi, India. This gathering provided a valuable platform for industry leaders and experts to explore innovative trends and cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of wheat and wheat products.

Rizwan Yusufali, Global Program Director, TechnoServe, joined the event virtually, sharing insights on global initiatives in food fortification and the efforts of the Millers For Nutrition coalition to improve health and nutrition through large-scale food fortification.

Dr. (Col) Rajan Sankar, Senior Advisor at TechnoServe, was honored with the WPPS Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to food fortification and nutrition.

Deepti Gulati, Nutrition and Public Health Specialist and Senior Advisor at TechnoServe, received the WPPS Excellence in Wheat and Wheat Products Award for her l contributions to the developmental sector, food fortification, and food security.

Wheat Flour Sector Wide Training in India

Millers for Nutrition recently hosted a technical workshop on Wheat Flour Fortification in collaboration with our Industry Association Partners: Gujarat Roller Flour Millers Association and Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS) in Ahmedabad.

The primary focus of the workshop was wheat flour fortification, pivotal in improving public health and combating malnutrition. It aimed to reignite the Flour Fortification drive in Gujarat through in-depth discussions on challenges and viable solutions.

The event included over 30 flour millers. Mr. K R Patel, State Designated Officer from Food & Drug Control Administration shared insights into regulatory frameworks. Our Ecosystem Partner,  The Akshaya Patra Foundation, and Strategic Fortification Partners, Hexagon Nutrition Limited, BASF, and Piramal Nutrition Solutions, along with developmental sector partners and academia like Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), Fortify Health and Innovation Hub for Rice Fortification (IHRF)- Fostering Innovation. Enhancing Nutrition also contributed to the event.

A panel discussion  on wheat flour fortification featured industry experts  Ramesh Saraf, President, GRFMA; Neel Patel, Secretary, GRFMA; Trilokchandra Agarwal, Sr. Advisor, GRFMA; Raj Kapoor, Convener, WPPS; Priya Bhattacharya, Senior Program Associate, GAIN; Chirag Bhalodiya, MD, Tulsi Agro Group; Manish Jha, Program Specialist, Fortification, IIT Delhi (IHRF); Bhavin Raval, Regional Manager Quality; and Akshaya Patra. 

Millers for Nutrition equip more oil millers in Tanzania

The 2-day workshop which was held at the Morena Hotel, Morogoro focused on creating awareness on the revised Food Fortification Regulations, which now require all small- and medium-scale millers to fortify edible oil, a significant step towards improving public health and nutrition.   The workshop also equipped about 30 millers with the necessary knowledge and skills to comply with fortification requirements and answered some burning questions millers’ had regarding fortification technology, the challenges of getting Vitamin A and navigating the Millers for Nutrition portal.

BASF Builds Capacity in  Ethiopia’s Edible Oil Industry

In a significant step towards enhancing the quality and nutritional value of edible oils in Ethiopia, Millers for Nutrition Ethiopia and BASF recently joined forces to conduct a training event. The two-day workshop, titled “Technical Capacity Building for Ethiopian Edible Oil Industry,”  brought together 22 millers in Addis Ababa for an intensive learning experience.

This collaborative effort aimed to elevate the standards of the edible oil sector in Ethiopia through comprehensive training. Participants gained invaluable insights into fundamental operating principles for improved efficiency. Advanced Quality Management skills and techniques as well as Best practices in fortification and quality monitoring. The workshop also featured contributions from industry leaders and strategic partners, including BioAnalyt and TechnoServe, who shared their expertise to enrich the learning experience.

Empowering Nigeria’s Wheat Flour Industry

Millers for Nutrition successfully trained over 30 wheat flour millers in Calabar and Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The training, spanning three days, brought together professionals from about eight flour mills across the region.

This comprehensive training program was conducted in partnership with Strategic Fortification Partners Dsm-firmenich and Mühlenchemie. The primary objectives were to enhance millers’ awareness of best practices in premix management and storage and to reinforce participants’ understanding of good manufacturing practices.

Participants shared their experiences in this video:

Website Relaunch

We’re excited to unveil new functionalities on the Millers for Nutrition website, bringing us closer to reaching our year one goal of 300 millers onboarded. We’re excited to share that we’ve  already registered  290 millers! Additionally, we’ve launched a revised TA/TTA framework system to optimize processes. Other updated functionalities in our Knowledge Hub. Partners and SFPs are encouraged to contribute resources to the Knowledge Hub to  ensure it remains a dynamic source of information for millers. If you have any queries or encounter issues, please reach out to [[email protected]], and our team will be delighted to assist you.  

New Millers for Nutrition Coalition Announces Commitment to Reach One Billion People with Fortified Staple Food

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New industry-led coalition aims to help millers produce adequately fortified staple foods and reach one billion people with fortified rice, edible oil and flour by 2026. Read More Here

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