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“Small, consistent changes can eventually lead to big health benefits” – Dr Adeline Pretorius, University of Pretoria, South Africa
In September this year the Workforce Nutrition Alliance (WNA) will kick off with training for the fourth Workforce Nutrition Masterclass cohort. A collaborative initiative of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) the masterclass is designed to support organisations with the planning, development and implementation of workforce nutrition programmes.…
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Employee Health and Well-being: olam food ingredients’ ambition to Workforce Nutrition Programmes
olam food ingredients (ofi) is a major player in the global food industry with over 110 manufacturing facilities spanning more than 40 countries. The firm has become well-known for its commitment to delivering high-quality food products to its clients worldwide. However, ofi’s dedication to its employees’ well-being is equally noteworthy. With over 40,000 employees worldwide,…
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New study: Workforce Nutrition Programme’s Impact on Health, Business Outcomes, and Employee Wellbeing
A recent study conducted by GAIN’s Christina Nyhus Dhillon and Flaminia Ortenzi, analysed the potential effects of workforce nutrition programmes on nutrition, health and business outcomes. The research focused on the workplace as an important but underutilised opportunity to address malnutrition in all its forms, which can result in significant gains in productivity and potential,…
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Olam Agri invests in workforce nutrition as part of its commitment to employee health and wellbeing
“Our people are our greatest asset and productivity is enhanced when they are well nourished,” Bola Adeniji, General Manager, Olam Agri grain’s business in Nigeria. With more than 33 years of agribusiness experience across six continents, Olam Agri operates at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows, helping customers around the world meet the…
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The World Benchmarking Alliance revealed its revised methodology for the 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark
This benchmark measures and ranks 350 of the world’s most influential food and agriculture companies on their contributions to transforming our global Food System. The companies are measured against 46 indicators in four overarching categories. Workforce Nutrition (C5) is one of the six indicators within the Nutrition category. Key changes of C5 entail the inclusion of the supply…
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The Workforce Nutrition Alliance Takes Stock of a Busy Year: 2022 Milestones
In its third year, the Workforce Nutrition Alliance, launched by The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), achieved several milestones in its endeavours to reach three million employees in organisations and supply chains by 2025 and over ten million by 2030. Bärbel Weiligmann, Lead Workforce Nutrition at the Global…
