Africa: Big Brands Are Fuelling the Business of Nutrition

29 October 2018

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Food is an increasingly hot topic, no matter if you are rich or poor. Malnutrition - including undernutrition, overweight and obesity - affects 1 in 3 people around the world.

When it comes to the link between health and nutrition, consumers in both developed and emerging economies are facing high social and economic costs of being malnourished. While governments must take the lead in tackling malnutrition, this situation presents untapped commercial opportunities to develop new products and market-based solutions to deliver more nutritious foods.

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