Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

#WordOfTheWeek🧩 Have you ever heard of ESOs? Enterprise Support Organisations are entities that provide business development services to enterprises, helping them to grow, innovate, and scale. ESOs play a critical role in supporting agrifood Small and Medium Enterprises(SMEs) by offering tailored support that includes capacity building, access to finance, business development, and technical assistance. In Kenya, 30-40% of perishable foods are lost due to inadequate post-harvest handling, and only 45% of agribusinesses meet food safety standards—limiting market access. This is where GAIN’s Nutrition Impact at Scale (NIS) Project steps in. By partnering with Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs) like Afriscope Research Limited and Nakuru Box Innovation Center, we are helping agribusinesses in: ✅ Implementing traceability systems for safer, high-quality food ✅ Training agribusinesses on food safety to reduce losses 📉 ✅ Strengthening value chains with post-harvest technologies Together, we are empowering MSMEs and building a resilient supply chain—one that supports farmers, businesses, and consumers alike across key food value chains! Yetunde Olarewaju,Mercy Olorunfemi Aimé Garlas Kwizera Boniface Musembi Patricia Wasunna #msmes4nutrition #nutritionimpactatscale #HealthierDiets4All #wednesdays4esos

Post-harvest losses cost Pakistan up to $ 90 million annually, reducing food availability and nutrient retention. Hermetic storage technology offers a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution to preserve wheat quality, protect nutrients like zinc and iron, and reduce losses for smallholder farmers. Investing in improved storage techniques is key to ensuring food security, nutrition, and economic stability. #HealthierDiets4All

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Our "Healthy Workforce, High-Performing Business" webinar is happening tomorrow!  Don’t miss expert insights, real-world success stories, and strategies to enhance employee well-being and business success. We have an incredible lineup of speakers ready to share their expertise: 📍 Sharon Bligh – Director, Health & Sustainability, The Consumer Goods Forum 📍 Zully Corona – Global R&D Director, Grupo Bimbo 📍 Babs (Barbora Chery) Ates-Pijpstra – Senior Research Manager, ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative) 📍 Will Sharp – Researcher, ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative) 📍 Tamara Sanchez - Global Safety and Wellness Supervisor, Grupo Bimbo 📍 Bärbel Weiligmann – Global Lead Workforce Nutrition, GAIN Reserve your spot now - https://lnkd.in/eGCB_dHy #WorkforceNutrition #EmployeeWellBeing #NutritionConnect #SustainableBusiness

As climate change disrupts agriculture and food systems, how can we build resilient, nutrition-focused solutions? Ahead of #N4G2025, this webinar brings together policymakers, researchers, and industry experts to: 📍 Promote policy coherence for integrating climate resilience and agriculture for food systems strengthening. 📍 Highlight the role of data-driven insights in strengthening food systems in India. 📍 Address gender mainstreaming in building climate-smart food systems. 📍 Showcase best practices and on-ground case studies for sustainable transformation at the nexus of agri-food-nutrition. Date: 13th March 2025 Time: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM IST Register here: https://lnkd.in/dfCrDisU Let’s shape the future of sustainable, climate-resilient food systems together! #N4G #ClimateResilience #FoodSystems #NutritionForGrowth

Join us for a critical conversation on Nutrition and Enterprise Support!  Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in ensuring access to nutritious food, yet they face significant challenges. How can Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs) help bridge this gap and drive meaningful change in food systems? Join GAIN’s webinar - The Road to N4G: The Role of ESOs in the Fight Against Malnutrition," where industry experts, policymakers, investors, and development partners will discuss: ✅ Strengthening MSMEs to scale up nutrition impact ✅ Real-world success stories from ESOs ✅ Strategies for integrating nutrition into SME support models ✅ Collaborative solutions for lasting impact 📅 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM WAT  Register here: https://bit.ly/4ih74nL #N4G #HealthierDiets4All #ESOs #SustainableAgriculture

Foodborne illnesses are a major health concern globally, and Africa is no exception. Ethiopia bears a significant share of this burden, with diarrheal diseases ranking as the second highest cause of premature death.   Why does this matter? Ethiopia’s food supply chain is largely informal, with traditional markets playing a key role in providing fresh produce, dairy, meat, and fish to millions. However, unsafe food handling practices, lack of hygiene awareness, and minimal infrastructure put consumers at risk of contamination from harmful toxins and microorganisms.   💡 Hint: Check out this new policy brief by Genet Gebremedhin, which highlights key food safety risks in Ethiopia’s traditional markets and offers actionable solutions to improve food safety. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dJyCQ-Ti What key insight stands out for you? Sharada Keats

A healthier workforce = a high-performing business. But how do we get there? Join us for an exclusive webinar, "Healthy Workforce, High-Performing Business," in partnership with Grupo Bimbo - the world's largest bakery company and ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative)—where industry leaders will reveal how workforce nutrition is transforming businesses and lives. What’s in store? ✅ Real-world success stories from global brands ✅ Proven strategies to enhance employee well-being ✅ Actionable steps to drive business impact Meet the speakers: 📍 Sharon Bligh, Director of Health & Sustainability at The Consumer Goods Forum 📍 Zully Corona, Global Research & Development Director at Grupo Bimbo 📍 Babs (Barbora Chery) Ates-Pijpstra, Senior Research Manager at ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative) 📍 Will Sharp Researcher at ATNi (Access to Nutrition initiative) 📍 Bärbel Weiligmann, Global Lead Workforce Nutrition at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Don’t miss out on this critical conversation ahead of the N4G Paris 2025 Summit! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eGCB_dHy Workforce Nutrition Alliance #WorkforceNutrition #EmployeeWellbeing #NutritionConnect

At GAIN, we are committed to breaking barriers facing women in food systems through: ✅ Food fortification to improve nutrition for all ✅ Gender-responsive policies that create an enabling environment ✅ Financial empowerment to ensure women have access to the tools and opportunities they need By supporting women in food systems, we strengthen communities, improve health outcomes, and build a more sustainable future for all. What steps do you think we should take to close the gender gap in food systems? Let’s keep the conversation going!👇🏽💬 Take part in our International Women's Day here by visiting: https://lnkd.in/davYQx4t Noora-Lisa Aberman Valentine G. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Kenya Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Nigeria Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition-Rwanda Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Mozambique Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Benin #WomenInFoodSystems #HealthierDiets4All

Across the world, women drive food systems, from farming and production to processing, distribution, and nutrition. In many developing regions, they make up the majority of the agricultural workforce, yet their contributions remain undervalued. Despite their critical role, barriers persist—limited access to land, credit, and agricultural technologies continue to reinforce gender disparities in food security and economic opportunity. 🎙️ Caroline Atim, Gender Advisor at GAIN in Africa, sheds more light on this critical issue. Interact with our International Women's Day campaign here: https://lnkd.in/davYQx4t Noora-Lisa Aberman Valentine G. Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Kenya Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Nigeria Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition-Rwanda Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Mozambique Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Benin #WomenInFoodSystems #HealthierDiets4All