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With over half of the world’s population spending a significant portion of their lives at work, the need for workplace-driven nutrition initiatives has never been clearer. The Access to Nutrition Initiative’s Global Index 2024 highlights notable progress in workforce nutrition efforts globally, particularly by the top food manufacturers. Yet, there remains significant potential for more companies to…

In its fourth year, the Workforce Nutrition Alliance (WNA), launched by The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), has made significant strides towards its goal of reaching three million employees in organisations and supply chains by 2025 and over ten million by 2030. We are proud nutrition programmes have…

Evert-jan Quak from the Institute of Development Studies recently presented at the 5th Global Food Security Conference in Leuven, held from April 9-12, 2024. His presentation, titled “The business case for workforce nutrition initiatives to enhance the role of private sector actors for demand-side food system change,” emphasized the critical role of workforce nutrition programs…

If you are reading this article, you are in good company, as it means you are among one of the growing number of organisations committed to workforce wellness. Suppose you have embarked on an employee health and wellbeing programme already. In that case, you will likely then agree that being committed to seeing positive outcomes…

By Mirjam Kneepkens – As I bid adieu to a great chapter in my life as Senior Associate for Workforce Nutrition at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and – of course – to fantastic colleagues, to take on my new role as Nutrition & Health Manager at ofi,I want to share some reflections…

As an employer aiming to promote healthier food choices among your employees, it’s essential to approach this initiative with a thoughtful and empathetic strategy. Here are a few ideas we’ve shared with Masterclass participants to help promote behaviour change among their employees. Not all ideas will be suitable for every organisation. Choose the ones that…

If you are still wondering whether you should join the upcoming Workforce Nutrition Alliance (WNA) Masterclass that kicks off on September 18th 2024, continue reading. We’ve rounded up some of the highlights from participants in our two 2023 cohorts and their experiences with the programme: Dr. Adeline Pretorius from the University of Pretoria, South AfricaPretorius…

The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) recently presented the results of the India Index 2023, evaluating the performance of the 20 largest Indian food and beverage manufacturers, collectively representing approximately 36% of total sales of packaged foods and beverages in the country. ATNI’s index methodology used 58 indicators across seven categories. The workforce nutrition category…

The Gender Benchmark 2023, by the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), reveals that despite some selective progress in terms of maternity leave policies, there is a pressing need for swift and fundamental action on gender inequality.   The Gender Benchmark 2023 ranked 112 of the world’s largest apparel and food and agriculture companies, on their responsibility…

The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) ‘s 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark measures and ranks 350 of the world’s most influential food and agriculture companies on their contributions to transforming our global Food System to ensure the sector is held accountable for its impact. The companies are measured against 46 indicators in four overarching categories. Workforce Nutrition (C5) is…