In 2024, 2.6 billion people couldn’t afford a healthy diet, as food price inflation continues to erode household purchasing power and disconnect economic growth from better nutrition.
The three nutrients are strongly associated with growing NCD burden, accounting for over 55% hospital deaths.
The approval also allows companies using OptiMSM® in their formulations to now feature joint health-related claims on product packaging.
The partnership, facilitated by GAIN, will support joint efforts in research, development, and knowledge exchange across food processing and nutrition technologies.
The move could impact American manufacturing, trade, and the US$285 billion soft drinks market, as health concerns intensify.