Millers for Nutrition 7th Country Launch in Indonesia
We are thrilled to share exciting news from Indonesia! Millers for Nutrition, a global coalition dedicated to enhancing food fortification, has officially launched its operations in the country. This major step was revealed at the “Large Scale Food Fortification (LSFF) for Health, Nutrition Status and Productivity” convening, co-hosted by the Indonesian Nutrition Foundation for Food Fortification (KFI) and TechnoServe.
Key stakeholders, including representatives from the Government of Indonesia (Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), National Food Agency, and State Logistics Agency (BULOG), leading industry players, and national associations for wheat flour, edible oil, and rice millers, attended the launch event. Also present were representatives from our strategic fortification partners BASF, dsm firmenich, MC | Stern Vitamin, Buhler and Hexagon Nutrition. Their participation highlighted a unified commitment to improving national nutrition outcomes.
Millers for Nutrition supports millers to adequately fortify staple foods like wheat flour, edible oil, and rice with essential micronutrients. This aligns perfectly with the goals of KFI, a highly respected Indonesian food fortification foundation known for its expertise and commitment to the quality and sustainability of LSFF.
Indonesia marks the seventh country where Millers for Nutrition operates, joining Bangladesh, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania. The coalition employs an innovative model, connecting strategic fortification partners, technical experts, and other ecosystem partners to provide best-in-class technical assistance and business advisory services. This approach helps millers strengthen food quality, boost operational competitiveness, and unlock new market opportunities.
Monojit Indra, Senior Practice Leader at TechnoServe & Program Leader for Millers for Nutrition Asia, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We want to unite passionate stakeholders to support Indonesian Millers and food processors in achieving fortification excellence and driving meaningful change in the battle against malnutrition. Together, we can transform the future of nutrition in Indonesia.”
Mrs. Diah Lenggogeni, the Director for Public Health and Nutrition in BAPPENAS, delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the critical role of fortified foods in improving Indonesia’s health and nutritional status. She highlighted that addressing micronutrient deficiencies is a shared commitment requiring synergistic partnerships between the government, food industry, and supporting organizations.
Indonesia Wheat Flour Fortification Leadership Award: Asosiasi Produsen Tepung Terigu Indonesia (APTINDO)
Indonesia Edible Oil Fortification Leadership Award: Gabungan Industri Minyak Nabati Indonesia (GIMNI) and Asosiasi Industri Minyak Makan Indonesia (AIMMI)
Indonesia Rice Fortification Advocate: Ir. Sutarto Alimoeso, MM
Additionally, several fortified rice producers were celebrated as Fortified Rice Industry Pioneers in Indonesia:
PT. Thara Jaya Niaga
PT. Food Station Tjipinang Jaya (PERSERODA)
PT. Sinar Makmur Komoditas
PT DEWA TUNGGAL ABADI
Perum BULOG
PT PANGAN NABATI UMBI NUSANTARA
PT. Siamo Berkah Sejahtera
PT. Microfin Cipta Perdana
BPS – PT Buyung Poetra Sembada, TBK
