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A recently published FFI market assessment in California and Texas finds that only 13% of corn masa products were fortified with folic acid. If these corn masa products were fortified, an additional 235 birth defects in the US could be prevented each year.
COVID-19 and Fortification
More than ever, food fortification with iron, folic acid, zinc, and other essential nutrients is a life-saving intervention vital to reducing the risk of malnutrition—before, during, and after pandemics.
Country Profiles
Information on grain practices, legislation status, grain available for human consumption, milling industry information, and nutrient deficiency indicators.
Today’s children.
Tomorrow’s leaders.
According to estimates, an additional 82% of birth defects of the brain and spine and 34% of anemia could still be prevented globally through adequate intake of iron and folic acid.
More needs to be done.
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Annual Report
Celebrating 20 years
In 2022, FFI celebrated 20 years engaging public, private, and civic partners to help countries around the world establish sustainable fortification programs that will improve lives for years to come. Over the course of 2022, we provided technical assistance for grain fortification in 33 countries across five broad areas: Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and India. Read the report to learn more about highlights including:
Preliminary results of an assessment that measured the impact of a wheat flour fortification program in Haryana, India, on beneficiaries’ health.
Updated estimates on the current status of global wheat flour, maize flour, and rice fortification.