Authors: Bruyeron, Olivier; Denizeau, Mirrdyn; Berger, Jacques; Trèche, Serge

Source: Food & Nutrition Bulletin, Volume 31, Supplement 2, June 2010 , pp. 154-167(14)

Publisher: Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation

Abstract:

Background. Sustainable approaches to improving infant and young child feeding are needed. The Nutridev program worked in Vietnam, Madagascar, and Burkina Faso to test different strategies to improve complementary feeding using fortified products sold to families.

Objective. To review the experiences of programs producing and marketing fortified complementary foods and to report on the feasibility of local production and marketing of fortified complementary foods to increase usage of high-quality foods among children of low-income families in a self-sustaining manner.

Methods. Project documents, surveys of mothers, and production and sales reports were reviewed.

Results. Nutridev experience in Vietnam, Madagascar, and Burkina Faso demonstrates that it is possible to produce affordable, high-quality complementary foods and supplements locally in developing countries. Strategies to make products readily available to the targeted population and to convince this population to consume them yielded mixed results, varying greatly based on the strategy utilized and the context in which it was implemented.

Conclusions. In several contexts, the optimal approach appears to be strengthening the existing food distribution network to sell complementary foods and supplements, with the implementation of a temporary promotion and nutrition education network in partnership with local authorities (e.g., health services) to increase awareness among families about the fortified complementary food product and optimal feeding practices. In urban areas, where the density of the population is high, design and implementation of specific networks very close to consumers seems to be a good way to combine economic sustainability and good consumption levels.

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Keywords: COMPLEMENTARY FOODS AND SUPPLEMENTS; LOCAL PRODUCTION; MARKETING; CONSUMER PRICE; FOOD CONSUMPTION; NUTRITION INTERVENTION

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2010-06-01

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