A statement said PZ Wilmar, manufacturers of food brand Devon King’s and Mamador, in partnership with The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, a Swiss-based foundation launched at the United Nations in 2002 to tackle the human suffering caused by malnutrition, hosted civil society organisations on a training workshop on food fortification at its factory in Lagos.
The firm showcased its food fortification process and quality systems during the training and tour of its factory.
Speaking during the event in Lagos, the Head of Manufacturing at PZ Wilmar, Femi Ojumu, stated that the event highlighted the organisation’s products and processes as a proponent of food fortification practice in Nigeria.
He said, “This event highlights our dedication to delivering quality food products to our consumers.
“It is in line with our commitment to responsible and healthy food production and consumption that puts Nigeria on the map for sustainable development in food manufacturing.”
According to the statement, PZ Wilmar in 2021 received recognition as industry leader in quality systems and food fortification, as both its food brands, Devon King’s and Mamador emerged as the two most fortified food brand in Nigeria, while participating in the inaugural launch of Micro Fortification Index in Nigeria. The initiative was powered by TechnoServe as part of its effort to tackle malnutrition in Nigeria, with support from Bill and Melinda Gate foundation through the TechnoServe’s Strengthening African Processors of Fortified Foods, project.
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