The announcement makes DSM the only food ingredient company to be among the more than 20 organisations coming from government, academia, non-profit and private sectors that comprise the Council.
The objective is for this body of research to be used to help donor countries, development organisations, and governments design and implement more effective nutrition programmes.
“I am excited and honored to be part of such an ambitious and one-of-a-kind initiative and having the opportunity to work with such a prestigious group of experts,” said Manfred Eggersdorfer, Senior VP nutrition science & advocacy, DSM Nutritional Products.
“The design and implementation of successful nutrition programs requires serious research and I hope that our work can help scientists, governments and organizations around the world tackle one of the most serious global health problems, which, until recently has been underappreciated and often misunderstood.”