Building a
smarter,
stronger, and
healthier
future

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We help country leaders plan, implement, and monitor fortification programs.

Fortification Around the World

GLOBAL PROGRESS TOWARD A BETTER FUTURE

The Challenge

The global health burden of vitamin and mineral deficiencies is profound. A third of the world’s population—over 2 billion people—are affected by vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

The Opportunity

A 2019 study found that 62,670 birth defects of the brain and spine were prevented in one year due to flour being fortified with folic acid—an average of 172 healthier babies every day.

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.

Learn about how we work:

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 preven
ted globally through adequate
intake of iron and folic acid.
*More needs to be done.*

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Annual Report

Dedicated
to change.

In 2019, we worked in 21 countries across four regions: Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and South Asia.

From the markets of Malawi to the atta mills of India, FFI and our partner countries are making significant strides toward building a smarter, stronger, and healthier future through grain fortification.

2019 Annual Report →