Nestl Nigeria introduces GOLDEN MORN Puffs breakfast cereal
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food fortification is a strategy that nestl has adopted to help address the burden of micro-nutrient deficiency1 by peter ejiofor in its continued quest to provide families with more healthier and delicious food choices nestl nigeria has introduced its new breakfast cereal golden morn puffs.1 golden morn puffs is proudly produced in nigeria for nigerians. it is fortified with vitamins and iron to contribute to the efforts to address micronutrient deficiency in the country1 micronutrient deficiency is the lack of essential vitamins and minerals required in small amounts by the body for proper growth and development1 according to the world health organisation who 2 billion people in the world are affected by iron deficiency which is the most common micronutrient disorder in sub-saharan africa uwadoka said1 the major health consequences of deficiency in essential micronutrients include impaired physical and cognitive development which translates to reduced performance of school-aged children among others1 it is important to note that annually nigeria loses over 1.5 billion dollars in gross domestic product gdp directly and indirectly to vitamin and mineral deficiencies1 mr aboubacar coulibaly category manager dairy said that nestl golden morn puffs made from maize millet oats and soya is fortified with grainsmart a unique combination of vitamins and iron1 introducing the product on wednesday at a media executive meeting in lagos nestles corporate communications and public affairs manager mrs victoria uwadoka said it was made purely from grains and cereals1 with 50 per cent of our portfolio already fortified with micronutrients the introduction of golden morn puffs breakfast cereal today is another step towards the fulfilment of our commitment to provide healthier delicious food choices for all age groups a journey we have been on for the past 57 years in nigeria he said1 coulibaly disclosed that 94 per cent of the grains and cereals used in the production of golden morn puffs is sourced locally1 we are very happy to announce to you today that the work we have been doing with local farmers for the past 7 years on capacity building and grain quality improvement is yielding results1 ninety-four percent of the agricultural raw materials for the product we are launching today golden morn puffs was supplied by nigerian farmers he added1 he said that nestl nigeria would continue to invest in the development of nutrient rich delicious food to fulfil its purpose which is enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future1 the news agency of nigeria nan reports that nestl nigeria plc began simple trading operations in nigeria in 1961 and has grown into a leading food manufacturing and marketing company1 nestl nigeria is the biggest food company in west africa and employs around 2400 people and has three world class factories1 it manufactures and markets a range of high quality brands including nestl pure life golden morn milo kitkat maggi and nescaf1