期刊
NUTRIENTS
卷 14, 期 18, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/nu14183837
关键词
food fortification; food industry; small and medium enterprises; food systems; public health; micronutrient deficiencies; burden of malnutrition; nutrient profiling; public-private partnership
The need for a profound food system transformation is urgent, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in food fortification practices. The article discusses the challenges faced by SMEs, presents solutions, and provides a case study of public-private partnership.
The need for a profound food system transformation has never been greater. The growing burden of malnutrition has become the new normal, with two billion people who are overweight, over 140 million children under five who are stunted and over two billion people affected by hidden hunger. Food fortification has been recognized as a cost-effective strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a strategic role in the food supply chain in low- and middle-income countries, accounting for over 80% of food sales. It is therefore critical to create an enabling environment to facilitate SMEs' involvement in food fortification practices as a potential solution to tackle all forms of malnutrition. This review highlights SMEs' relevance as agents of change in the food system through food fortification practices and their indirect yet key role in producing nutritious, tasty and affordable foods. It discusses their challenges (e.g., access to long-term finance, sustainable technical assistance, limited capacity), presents solutions and discusses how different actors can help SMEs to overcome these challenges. Furthermore, it presents a relevant public-private partnership case study to demonstrate how SMEs can address the growing burden of malnutrition through food fortification practices, nutrient profiling schemes and demand generation.
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