THE FIRST FORTIFIED FOOD PLANT IN THE REGION INAUGURATED

In Rwanda, Africa Improved Foods together with Government of Rwanda invested USD 50 million in a factory to produce cereal-based fortified foods in Kigali. The joint venture aims to reach more than 1 million people annually with effective nutrition interventions by 2017, provide economic benefits to approximately 9000 farmers, create 230 new jobs and opportunities for skills development.

On 31/May/2017, in the Kigali industrial Zone, was inaugurated the very first improved food processing plant, by the Minister of Agriculture and Animal resources.

At the official launch of this factory were present many stakeholders engaged in ending malnutrition, as it is among the first priorities of the Government of Rwanda.

In her speech the minister of Agriculture and Animal resources, highlighted the high expectation of the government in high-quality nutritious products locally for infants and pregnant and breastfeeding women that will have a large-scale and long-term sustainable impact on significantly reducing malnutrition in Africa.

“No one wishes to see her/his child stunted.” She said. She added that stunting starts in early pregnancy. “You may think a child is not physically stunted, but she/he might be mentally stunted.”

She mentioned that in most developed countries which conquered malnutrition, the main weapon was availing fortified food. “Improving food insures that all the healthy nutrients are consumed, and this is the major engine to speeding the fight against Malnutrition by 2030”.

According to Ute Schick the factory got an S Mark from Rwanda Standard Bureau to produces The Nootri range porridge flours made to complement the dietary needs of pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, as well as older infants above six months. They have been enriched with the relevant vitamins and minerals required for the healthy growth of children. These products are produced from locally grown mixed grains of soy and maize.

“Farmers are excited to see what they have produced, coming back with a fortified value to their children.” He said

The company also produces SuperCereal Plus, a Fortified Blended Food (FBF) of partially pre-cooked and milled cereals, fortified with micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and usually mixed with water and cooked as porridge, which is mainly sold to WFP, and Shisha Kibondo product range for the Government of Rwanda. These products is freely distributed to the most vulnerable population segment in the country with the intent to address malnutrition and stunting.

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