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05/15/2026

A major new global report has identified biofortification as one of the 10 high-impact nutrition-sensitive interventions that donors and governments should prioritize to end hunger and malnutrition while protecting the environment.

This recognition reinforces what HarvestPlus has demonstrated for years across Africa, Asia, and beyond: improving the nutritional quality of staple crops can sustainably improve diets and reduce hidden hunger at scale.

From iron beans in Rwanda and Kenya, to zinc wheat and rice in Pakistan and Bangladesh, biofortified crops are helping farming households access more nutritious foods using crops they already know and trust.

The evidence is clear. Nutrition must be built into agrifood systems — from seed to plate. Read the report here: https://www.shambacentre.org/new-report-identifies-10-high-impact-nutrition-sensitive-interventions

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New Hesat2030 report identifies 10 high-impact nutrition-sensitive interventions 9 April 2026 The global community is not on track to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030. Hunger remains a major problem in low- and lower-middle-income countries, affecting an estimated 673 milli...

05/12/2026

Missed the virtual seminar on “Success Pathways for Scaling Biofortified Crops”? The recording is now available.
Hosted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), HarvestPlus, and HarvestPlus Solutions , the discussion brought together experts and practitioners to share practical, experience-based insights on scaling biofortified crops across different country contexts.

The seminar explored:
• What has worked — and what has not — in scaling biofortified crops
• Key enabling factors that support successful adoption and expansion
• Practical examples from Pakistan, Nigeria, and other countries
• The role of enabling environments and private sector engagement in driving scale

The conversation offers valuable lessons for policymakers, development practitioners, researchers, and private sector actors working to improve nutrition and food systems through biofortification.
Watch the recording here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=26601964716113002&rdid=6lipnmMZluOCFfe6

05/11/2026

🌽 Fighting hidden hunger, one kernel at a time!
Zinc maize is a powerful example of how biofortification can transform everyday foods into lifesaving nutrition. Developed by HarvestPlus, these improved maize varieties can provide up to 70% of daily zinc needs—helping reduce deficiencies that impact growth, immunity, and overall health.
By partnering with global research centers and local farmers, HarvestPlus is bringing nutrient-rich maize to communities across Africa and Latin America—ensuring families get more nutrition from the foods they already love. 🌍

https://www.harvestplus.org/crop/zinc-maize/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

HarvestPlus is breeding high-yielding varieties and hybrids of biofortified maize with higher levels of zinc to combat zinc deficiency. Maize open-pollinated varieties (OPV) and hybrids that are bred to be high in zinc can provide up to 70 percent of daily zinc needs and contribute to a reduc...

05/11/2026

At Kito Secondary School in Ringa, Tanzania, lunchtime is more than just a break in the school day—it’s a critical moment for nourishing young minds and building a healthier generation.

05/07/2026

📢 Join International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), HarvestPlus, and HarvestPlus Solutions for a virtual policy seminar, “Success Pathways for Scaling Biofortified Crops.”

The event will offer a practical, experience-based discussion on what it takes to scale biofortified crops, highlighting what has worked, what has not, and the enabling factors that have supported success across different country contexts.
Speakers will also share practical examples from Pakistan, Nigeria, and other countries, with a focus on enabling environments and private sector engagement in scaling biofortified crops.

🎟️ Register here:

Please type your questions into the chat box with name, affiliation, and country. The event video, presenter slides, and podcast will be available in the

05/06/2026

Seeds can change lives—and in Uganda, they already are. 🌱

This powerful documentary brings that transformation to life through the voices of farmers, scientists, and communities who are showing that better seeds can lead to improved nutrition, stronger livelihoods, and more resilient futures.

Watch the story unfold: https://youtu.be/OPF4y6gF-88
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05/05/2026

Explore our compilation of National Biofortification Policies and Regulations, detailing how governments, stakeholders, and food systems plan, implement, and scale biofortified crops. These guides provide practical steps to integrate biofortification into national nutrition strategies, ensuring more nutritious food reaches those who need it most.

From standards and labeling to regulatory frameworks, it’s a key tool for promoting healthier populations and stronger food systems. HarvestPlus Solutions

https://www.harvestplus.org/home/advancing-policy/national-biofortification-policies-and-regulations-2/

05/01/2026

🌾 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.
Through biofortification, their work goes even further—growing crops enriched with essential vitamins and minerals that improve health and strengthen communities.

Investing in farmers means investing in better nutrition, resilient food systems, and a healthier future for all. 💚

04/28/2026

Great things afoot with HarvestPlus Zimbabwe!

04/28/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐫
New developments in biofortification policy highlight a major shift: food nutrient standards are beginning to reshape how crops are produced—not just how they are consumed.

Stronger standards for micronutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin A are pushing agriculture toward performance-based compliance, where inputs must demonstrate measurable nutritional outcomes, not just yield. And only HarvestPlus Solutions XRF technology can provide verifiable results: https://harvestplus.solutions/nutrient-testing/ AgriBusiness Global

Read more: https://www.agribusinessglobal.com/plant-health/npk/biofortification-regulation-how-food-nutrient-standards-will-shape-crop-input-compliance-requirements/

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04/27/2026

🌱 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥—𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐲.
On International Day of Seeds, HarvestPlus and HarvestPlus Solutions celebrates the power of seeds to transform lives through better nutrition.

Biofortified seeds are bred to be richer in essential vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, and vitamin A—helping families grow healthier futures right from their own fields.

By planting these nutrient-rich seeds, farmers aren’t just harvesting crops—they’re cultivating stronger communities, improved health, and long-term resilience.

Because better seeds mean better nutrition, and better nutrition starts from the ground up. 🌍💚

HarvestPlus began work with partners in Tanzania in 2019, with the goal of increasing production of biofortified staple crops by smallholder farming households and linking them to potential markets for their surplus harvest—including schools that provide daily meals to their students.  The ultima...