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Strengthening the Role of Small and Medium-Size Enterprises in Improving Food Environment and Nutrition in Eastern Africa - TCP/SFE/3906

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 8

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) Repeated calls have been made for increased engagement with the private sector in the creation of changes in food systems in order to address malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The private sector remains the main provider of food commodities and can increase the availability, accessibility and acceptability of nutritious foods on local markets, while increasing opportunities for diverse agricultural production systems through dietary diversification. The sector already plays a key role in nutrition by producing and promoting the consumption of ready-to-use therapeutic foods to treat children with acute malnutrition in LMICs. Private companies also help to fight micronutrient deficiencies by manufacturing nutrient-rich and fortified foods, fortifying staple foods, and conducting biofortification programmes. Other contributions to nutrition include product reformulation for value addition, responsible labelling standards, good packaging practices and good food safety practices.

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