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The Food Fortification Initiative advocates for and supports fortification of industrially milled cereal grains by collaborating with multi-sector partners.

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FFI’s 2024 Annual Report is hot off the presses! 🍞

In 2024, we supported 27 countries across 5 regions, reducing the risk of micronutrient deficiencies for approximately 1.3 billion people.

Read about our work to strengthen nutrition worldwide → https://t.co/lxJOJUL6aW

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🔬 Science drives better nutrition!

Food fortification is an evidence-based public health strategy that helps prevent micronutrient deficiencies worldwide.

This #WorldScienceDay, we celebrate the research and partnerships advancing healthier communities.

#FoodFortification

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🌍 On Africa Day for Food and Nutrition Security, FFI recognizes the power of #Fortification!
Fortifying staple grains like wheat flour and maize flour is helping to address micronutrient deficiencies and support healthier communities in more than 30 countries in Africa.

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🌾 Join @WHO and @GovCanHealth on Oct. 28, 8–9 AM ET, for an Expert Hour on scaling wheat flour fortification.
FFI will share lessons from 20+ years of work and discuss current challenges.
Register: https://t.co/spGm9OpBwv
#FoodFortification

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Today is #WorldSpinaBifidaDay. 🌍

Adequate vitamin B9 before & during early pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects, including spina bifida.

Fortifying staple foods with vitamin B9 (aka folic acid) helps reach more people with this essential vitamin.

#FoodFortification

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🌾 As the #WorldFoodPrize and #BorlaugDialogue bring global leaders together, FFI celebrates the role of cereal grain fortification in improving nutrition.
Adding essential vitamins and minerals to staple foods is a proven strategy to help address micronutrient deficiencies.

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A tiny amount of iodine can make a big difference.

Iodine is essential for healthy brain development and thyroid function. Fortifying widely consumed foods, including salt, has helped prevent iodine deficiency around the world.

@iodineglobal @WiodineA

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👩‍🍳 Happy #InternationalChefsDay!
From bread to rice dishes, chefs transform staple grains into meals enjoyed worldwide.
When these grains are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, everyday meals can also support better nutrition.
#FoodFortification

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🌍 Poverty and malnutrition are closely linked. This #EndPoverty Day, we recognize the importance of making essential vitamins and minerals accessible. Fortifying staple foods is one cost-effective way to improve nutrition and support healthier communities.

#FoodFortification

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Nutritious food should be within everyone's reach.

This #WorldFoodDay, we're highlighting large-scale food fortification—a proven approach that adds essential vitamins and minerals to widely consumed foods to help improve nutrition at scale.

#FoodFortification #Nutrition

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On this #WorldFoodDay, we’re celebrating in Montreal at #SBHConference2026 with a session on LSFF advocacy tools + best practices. If you’re in Montreal, join us!

@IFSBH @GAINAlliance @NutritionIntl @GovCanHealth

#SpinaBifida #Hydrocephalus #SBH #Montreal2026

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📰 A recent article highlights the benefits of #VitaminB9 fortification in corn masa flour!

FFI supports state-level fortification efforts in California and Alabama through evidence and technical assistance.

Read: https://t.co/ufMMLt7VHk

FFI’s work: https://t.co/3W4TEOnHW6

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📊 New research using @GFDxSecretariat data found an association between folic acid (vitamin B9) fortification and lower COVID-19 incidence.
FFI contributes cereal grain fortification data to the GFDx, supporting better nutrition policies and practices.
🔗 https://t.co/XY1P7S1lW2

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🏆 Researchers from FFI, @CSBP, and @Emory received the Poster Presentation Award at #ICBDSR2026 for their work studying how mandatory folic acid fortification prevents major birth defects. Congrats!
Their findings help inform fortification policy and advocacy globally.

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❤️This #WorldHeartDay, let’s separate fact from fiction.
Folic acid in fortified foods is safe for the general population, including people with heart disease. Fortification helps prevent folic acid-preventable birth defects.
Learn more: https://t.co/6ZyfGqW1NM
#FoodFortification

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No single organization scales food fortification alone. It takes governments, industry, donors & civil society working together. This week's #MNF2026 is a chance to recommit to that partnership. #LSFF #MNF2026Fortified

Photo Credit: GAIN

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🌍 The Micronutrient Forum's 7th Global Conference kicks off Sept 28 in Accra, Ghana! Follow along all week as we spotlight the sessions driving progress on large-scale food fortification. One of public health's best-value interventions deserves the spotlight. #MNF2026Fortified

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Join us Thursday for @NBDPN’s Folic Acid Awareness Week webinar!

FFI’s Jessie Genoway will discuss combating misinformation, protecting folic acid fortification & expanding corn masa fortification in the US.

Register: https://t.co/lLfi7fRfJp

#FolicAcidAwarenessWeek

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Are you at the @ICBDSR conference in Germany this week? Come check out our poster through Wednesday to read about the impact of mandatory folic acid fortification on congenital heart defects, neural tube defects, and orofacial clefts. #ICBDSR2026

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#DYK? Folic acid fortification helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spine—often before pregnancy is known.
Adding folic acid (vitamin B9) to staple foods like flour helps more babies get a healthy start.
Learn more: https://t.co/5jeTSYeAIq
#NationalFolicAcidAwarenessWeek

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🩸 Micronutrient Monday: Iron

Iron helps make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout the body. Too little can cause iron deficiency and anemia.
Food fortification helps boost iron intake through staple foods eaten every day.
Learn more: https://t.co/5jeTSYeAIq
#Iron