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Millers for Nutrition launches in India
The highly anticipated launch of Millers for Nutrition Coalition in India, powered by TechnoServe, has finally taken place at Mumbai’s Westin Hotel, garnering significant attention from the miller community, development sector, industry associations, and prominent industry leaders. The event commenced with an introduction to Millers for Nutrition by Rizwan Yusufali, Global Program Director, Millers For Nutrition, followed by a keynote address from Shri Bharatarsabha Dasa, President of The Akshaya Patra Foundation.
A pivotal moment during the event was the signing of a partnership agreement between TechnoServe and The Akshaya Patra Foundation, marking a significant milestone in the coalition’s journey.
A panel discussion on “Fortifying India’s Future: Industry-led solutions for Staple Food Fortification” brought together industry stalwarts, including: Mr. Angshu Mallick, MD & CEO, Adani Wilmar, Mr. Mahesh Shah – Head Business Development Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd., Mr. Cheran K, CEO, Kaleesuwari Refinery Pvt. Ltd. and Mr. Somnath Chatterjee, Executive Vice President , ITC (Foods Division) and facilitated a rich exchange of insights and expertise. Dr. Rajan Sankar, Senior Advisor, TechnoServe, moderated this session.
The Champions of Food Fortification and Nutrition Awards were announced, celebrating the millers and brands driving positive change in India’s nutrition landscape!
· Ambassador of Food Fortification and Nutrition – Sanjeev Asthana, CEO Patanjali Foods.
· Rising Milling Star of Food Fortification and Nutrition (Rice) – Ritesh Jain, AJ Industries
· Rising Milling Star of Food Fortification and Nutrition (Rice) – Rahat Agarwal, Fort Fit Foods Ltd.
· Rising Milling Star of Food Fortification and Nutrition (Wheat Flour) – Ritik Patel, Shivam Flour Industries Pvt Ltd
· Woman Leader in Food Fortification and Nutrition – Suman Gupta – Creative Nutrition
· Fortification Leadership Award (Oil) – Kaleesuwari Refinery Pvt. Ltd.
· Fortification Leadership Award (Rice) – LT Foods Pvt. Ltd.
· Oil Fortification Quality Leap Award – Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.
· FRK Manufacturing Excellence Award – JVS Foods Pvt. Ltd.
· FRK Manufacturing Excellence Award – Sudeep Nutrition Pvt. Ltd.
· Champion Mill of Fortification and Nutrition – Adani Wilmar Limited.
Industry associations who are supporting the coalition in advancing towards their mission of reaching 1 billion people with better nutrition by the year 2026 were also felicitated.
Elevating Excellence in Food Fortification!
Millers for Nutrition, in collaboration with the Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA INDIA), recently co-hosted a workshop on “Enhancing Edible Oil Fortification – Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Regulatory Frameworks” in Mumbai, India. Powered by Strategic Fortification Partner Piramal Nutrition Solutions, the event brought together industry giants including Marico Limited and Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd., along with expert insights from additional strategic partners, dsm-firmenich and BASF.
Key highlights of the workshop included:
– Premix quality and enhancing QA/QC processes
– Regulatory frameworks for packaging and labeling requirements
– Demonstrations on Vitamin A testing and premix production
Event attendees included Mr. K Balasubramanian, Joint Director, Quality Assurance Division, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and Dr. Sachin Jadhao, Assistant Commissioner – Nodal Food Fortification, FDA.
Additionally, Mr. Rizwan Yusufali, Global Program Director, TechnoServe, discussed oil fortification standards and dosages.
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.
New Millers for Nutrition Coalition Announces Commitment to Reach One Billion People with Fortified Staple Food
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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