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"Fermented Foods Champion: Dangote Foundation Tackles Malnutrition in Nigeria"
The Aliko Dangote Foundation and Sight and Life Foundation launched a report advocating for Fermentation as a solution to combat malnutrition and enhance food security in Nigeria.
- During a roundtable discussion, the Aliko Dangote Foundation and Sight and Life Foundation released a report titled Fermentation: An Ancient Solution to Modern Challenges on October 23, 2023.
- The report emphasizes the role of Fermentation in food processing to address Nigerias malnutrition crisis and combat micronutrient deficiency prevalent among its population.
- Stakeholders highlighted the importance of adopting fermented foods to improve nutrition quality, enhance food security, and support sustainable food systems across Africa.
Why It Matters
This initiative is crucial as Nigeria faces rising malnutrition rates, and promoting Fermentation could lead to innovative solutions for food security, benefiting public health and economic stability in the region.