Food Fortification Protects Billions—But Could Triple Its Impact

By:
Future Fortified
Date:
2026

This brief highlights that large-scale food fortification already prevents around 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, making it one of the most cost-effective nutrition interventions. However, improving compliance, aligning standards, and expanding programs could more than triple its impact at low cost. It calls for stronger regulation, better monitoring, and scaling efforts in high-need regions to maximise global health benefits.