The challenge
In 2016, the government of Mozambique legislated for the mandatory fortification of edible oil, flour and sugar. While a big step forward for the southern African nation in combating malnutrition, its journey to effective food fortification is far from simple. For the initiative to be effective, there must be industry training, support and monitoring, as well as a quality control process that ensures micronutrients are added to food consistently and at the right levels.
The solution
By sharing its expertise with local and international stakeholders, BioAnalyt is supporting Mozambique on its journey to effective food fortification. In 2014, it consulted at a workshop organized by the World Food Program (WFP) that united local food producers and development partners. At the workshop, BioAnalyt assisted in formulating an implementation strategy for food fortification. Mozambique’s government laboratory was then equipped with iCheck test kits, and in 2016, BioAnalyt returned to provide a technical training course to get the laboratory started.
“The training of laboratory staff is a crucial piece in the food fortification puzzle to make food fortification a reality in Mozambique.”
Andreia Faust, Programme Officer Partnerships (MDG1) , WFP
The result
As Andreia Faust says, technical training and an implementation strategy are key pieces of the puzzle in making the fortification of flour, sugar, salt and oil a reality. And in sharing our expertise and leading technical training, BioAnalyt is proud to be a part of solving this puzzle.
To explore further stories on our collaboration with our partners, and how we help improve nutrition along the value chain, read here
