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On this #WorldFoodDay2024, the theme "Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future" highlights the need for greater diversity of nutritious foods—available in our fields, markets, and on our tables for the benefit of all. In a world where three billion people cannot afford a healthy diet, HarvestPlus and its public and private sector partners are making meaningful strides in transforming agrifood systems. Together, we are providing healthy and affordable #nutritious food to those who need it the most. More than 330 million people are now eating #biofortified food, including 103 million who consume what they grow on their farms. Additionally, the biofortified food available in markets can feed an estimated 227 million people. Learn more https://lnkd.in/dJUGhBJS #WorldFoodDay 🥦🌽🍎 World Food Programme, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), World Health Organization, CGIAR, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, FAO

In celebration of #WorldFoodDay2024 on October 16, 2024, UNSW is hosting an online forum "Food Systems Innovation in Asia Pacific." Join Sakile Kudita from HarvestPlus Zimbabwe and other global experts as they share insights on global food system innovation, aligning with the FAO's slogan, "leave no one behind." To learn more register here: https://lnkd.in/gNPiKyKK #WorldFoodDay2024 #FoodInnovation #LeaveNoOneBehind #SustainableFoodSystems #UNSW International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) CGIAR HarvestPlus Solutions

In #India, three-day "Food Systems Summit: Marketplace for Ideas" kick started today at New Delhi jointly organized by Food and Land Use Coalition India and Bharat Krishak Samaj. This national summit scheduled from October 15 to 17, 2024 will bring together practitioners, academicians, and private sector organisations together to showcase their work to transforming food systems in India. The objective of the #summit is to foster understanding and collaboration to accelerate transformation for #climate resilient and #nutritious food systems. Binu Cherian, country manager at HarvestPlus India, will speak on "Biofortification as a Solution for Malnutrition" during the thematic session of summit on Improving Nutritional Outcomes. International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) CGIAR HarvestPlus Solutions #biofortification

Did you know? Biofortification has been recognized as a key pillar in tackling hidden hunger, especially in regions where access to diverse foods is limited. It’s an innovative food systems approach, ensuring that even staple foods like rice, wheat, and maize provide essential nutrients. #Biofortification #SustainableDevelopment Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dnT2D26F

🌟 Last Chance to Register for the Ultimate Cooking Challenge! Get ready for POSHAN SANGAM - Swasthya Aahar Bharat Ke Pranton Se! Here’s your chance to showcase your culinary skills in front of Celebrity Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi! 📅 Contest Dates: Round 1: 11th October 2024 Round 2 & Finals: 18th October 2024 🍽 Round 1 Rules: 1️⃣ Create a dish using finger millet, wheat, or pearl millet (30-40%). 2️⃣ Submit a 2-minute video or picture story of your cooking process and final dish. 3️⃣ Entries will be judged on creativity, presentation, and affordability (₹7-12 per meal, wholesale cost). 4️⃣ Top entries will advance to Round 2! 5️⃣ Nutritional calculation of your recipe is required. 6️⃣ Participate solo or in pairs! 🥇 Exciting Opportunity: The best recipes may be proposed for use in the Mid-Day Meal Scheme for children! 👉 Don’t miss out—register now: https://lnkd.in/gPKiGrRQ HarvestPlus CGIAR Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences Ravinder Grover Prateek Uniyal Swadheen Pattanaik Sanya Sharma Neha Singh Jyoti Jha Induja Rai Atul A Gokhale Dr. Radhika Hedaoo Dr. Kavitha Menon Dr.Anjana P Nutrition Society of India, Pune Chapter Agrozee Organics JoyWing Foundation ICDS, Scheme of Women & Child Development Department, Maharashtra Ministry of Women & Child Development Ministry of Food Processing Industries Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India #POSHANSANGAM #HiddenHunger #NutritionSecurity #FoodSystems #Biofortification

🌱 Boosting Nutrition through Home-Grown School Feeding Programs! At HarvestPlus, we're excited to be integrating biofortified crops into school feeding programs in Kenya, Tanzania, and Malawi. The goal is to provide children with healthier, more nutritious meals that support their growth and learning while empowering local farmers through sustainable agriculture. 🌽🥔 By incorporating crops rich in essential nutrients like iron and vitamin A, we're tackling malnutrition and promoting food security in schools and communities. The project not only improves students' health but also enhances agricultural productivity, ensuring a brighter future for the next generation. 💡 Learn more about how this initiative is transforming school meals #NutritionSecurity #Biofortification #SchoolMeals #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #HarvestPlus #Kenya #Tanzania #Malawi #BetterNutrition #CommunityEmpowerment

Recently launched GAP Initiative at Virginia Tech 2024 report highlighted the success story of Akbar 2019 from Pakistan. HarvestPlus worked with CGIAR, the National Agriculture Research System, and private sector partners to develop and rapidly deploy biofortified crop varieties to tackle the pervasive levels of #malnutrition in Pakistan – contributing to rapid variety adoption, improved livelihoods, and strengthened agricultural resilience. HarvestPlus and its public and private sector partners’ collaboration propelled Akbar 2019 to its status as the mega variety of Pakistan cultivated on over 42 percent of the wheat cropping area in planting season of 2023-24. A decade-long partnership with the Wheat Research Institute at Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, Faisalabad, and a strategic investment in Early Generation Seed (EGS) production facilitated the development and scaling of #Akbar2019. CGIAR, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), HarvestPlus Solutions, HarvestPlus Pakistan, Virginia Tech Read more here  https://lnkd.in/gpDuf_cT

🌾 Indonesia is Advancing Biofortification & Food Diversification for the Next 20 Years! 🌾 Indonesia has taken a groundbreaking step toward enhancing national health and nutrition with two pivotal policies that will shape biofortification and food diversification for the next two decades! 📜 🇮🇩 The Indonesian Law on the Long-term National Development Plan 2024-2045 (Law No. 59, 2024) establishes a 20-year framework prioritizing the production of biofortified crops and promoting local food diversification. Additionally, Presidential Decree No. 81, 2024 assigns BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency) the task of advancing biofortification research across diverse crops. 🌾 Through collaboration with key government bodies like Bappenas, the Ministry of Agriculture, and BRIN, HarvestPlus has helped advocate for these transformative policies. Together, we're addressing hidden hunger and positioning biofortified crops as a national priority in Indonesia’s fight against malnutrition. 🎯 As these efforts scale up, we’re proud to support a future where nutritious, resilient food systems lead to healthier lives for millions of Indonesians, especially in rural areas. #Biofortification #FoodDiversification #IndonesianDevelopment #NutritionSecurity #HarvestPlus #HiddenHunger #BRIN #Bappenas #InnovationInAgriculture

🌾🚀 Biofortification in Action! Check out our September 2024 newsletter for exciting updates on how we're scaling biofortified crops to combat hidden hunger across the globe! 🌍💡 #nutritionsecurity #biofortification #foodsystems #Bangladesh #Kenya #Indonesia #globalhealth #HarvestPlus

🎙️ New Podcast Episode!🎙️ In this episode of the HarvestPlus Podcast, we dive deep into the pivotal role of school meal programs in combating childhood malnutrition, with a special focus on Kenya. 🌍🍽️ Join us as Penina Muoki, HarvestPlus Program Manager, discusses the significance of nutritious, locally-sourced meals for student development. Learn how HarvestPlus is collaborating with local farmers and suppliers to provide quality ingredients, and how these initiatives are making a lasting impact on the health and well-being of children in schools. 🥕🍚 We'll also explore how parents, teachers, and communities are playing an essential role in ensuring children get the nutrition they need at school and at home. 🏫👩👩👧👦 Watch: https://lnkd.in/gzfMQp3i #ChildhoodNutrition #SchoolMeals #HarvestPlusPodcast #CommunityCollaboration #Kenya #Malnutrition