DuPont, which deals in scientific solutions in the nutrition segment, is keen to extend its food fortification-based programmes into new areas. Though the company’s fortified burgers, pizzas, meat, etc, are already available in the West, in India, its protein-fortified products are limited to baby milk formula, milk supplements like Bournvita and Boost, pro-biotic curds and dairy products like cheese. The company now plans to introduce its protein-fortified products in the adult food market in India. “As long as the taste is not compromised, we would be able to fortify anything, including sweets like rasmalai,” DuPont officials said today, after launching a new global food security index.
James Borel, executive vice-president, DuPont, said the company would use scientific means to scout for local solutions to address local needs. He added Du Pont was committed to investing $10 billion globally in research and development dedicated to the food, agriculture and nutrition sectors.
“Collaboration is the key to unlocking the power of science. We hope this index would help foster collaborative solutions that address India’s food security needs,” said Rajeev Vaidya, president (South Asia), DuPont.
PratibhaThaker, regional director, Economist Intelligence Unit, said, “The global food security index measures levels of food security by answering a central question: How can consumers in each country access a sufficient amount of safe, high-quality and affordable food? Because of our extensive modeling approach, we believe this comprehensive tool would help leaders move from rhetoric to results.”
