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FOOD PRODUCTS AND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

HUMANATIV SUPPORTS TANMIAH TO LAUNCH

FIRST OMEGA-3 CHICKEN IN MIDDLE EAST

Humanativ has partnered with Tanmiah because their feed contains OmegaPro, our Launched in 2021, Humanativ is a
Food Company to bring chicken natural- natural, plant-based product, that provides joint-venture between Devenish and Mara
ly enriched with Omega-3 DHA to Saudi proven health benefits throughout the food Renewables Corporation that works in
Arabia as part of a fresh new product line chain.” partnership with food producers to offer
called Tanmiah Life. A world-first clinical trial delivered by an end-to-end solution for naturally en-
The chicken is naturally enriched with researchers at the Royal College of Sur- riching meat and eggs with omega-3 DHA.
Humanativ’s unique, sustainable, plant- geons in Ireland, on behalf of Humanativ, The Tanmiah Life Omega-3 enriched
based omega-3 DHA product called has shown that the regular consumption chicken range includes whole chicken,
“OmegaPro” that enables food producers of naturally enriched omega-3 chicken and breast fillets, thighs and drumsticks, and is
to naturally enrich meat and eggs through eggs can improve omega-3 PUFA levels, available in retail stores across Saudi Arabia.
the animals’ diet. which is likely to reduce risk of heart attack, For more information on Humanativ and
Derek Gaffney, CEO of Humanativ ex- stroke, dementia and depression*. omega-3 DHA enrichment, visit
plains: “We are delighted to partner with Zulfiqar Hamadani, CEO, Tanmiah Food
Tanmiah to help bring omega-3 enriched Company, said: “We have a responsibility
chicken to the Middle East. Research shows to not only provide for the needs of today
that 80% of the world's population are but also to ensure the health of future gen-
not getting the required levels of ome- erations through better nutrition. Through
ga-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) this collaboration with Humanativ, we are
through their diet and our mission is to pleased to be able to offer a new product
change that by making omega-3 more ac- range with significant proven health ben-
cessible through commonly eaten foods efits that support heart, eye, and brain
such as naturally enriched chicken and eggs. health.”
The birds are enriched with omega-3 DHA

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NESTLÉ INAUGURATES NEW RESEARCH INSTITUTE

AIMED AT SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS

Nestlé has officially inaugurated the Insti- ble cocoa and coffee sourcing plans - the mental impact. We take a holistic approach
tute of Agricultural Sciences to help advance Nestlé Cocoa Plan and Nescafé Plan (pdf, and look at several factors including impact
sustainable food systems by delivering sci- 9Mb) - including the recent discovery of on yield, carbon footprint, food safety and
ence-based solutions in agriculture. more disease and drought-resistant coffee cost, as well as the viability of scale-up."
varieties.
Speaking at the inauguration, Paul Bulcke, As part of Nestlé's global R&D network,
Nestlé Chairman, said: "We have nurtured di- Nestlé is now strengthening this expertise the institute collaborates closely with ex-
rect relationships with generations of farm- and expanding it to further crops, including ternal partners including farmers, univer-
ers around the world. To continue providing pulses and grains. The institute is also work- sities, research organizations, startups and
people with tasty, nutritious and affordable ing with farmers to trial regenerative agri- industry partners to assess and develop
foods, we need to transition together to culture practices to improve soil health and science-based solutions. The new institute
a more sustainable food system. The new encourage biodiversity. In addition, experts reaffirms the company's commitment to
institute will strengthen our expertise and explore novel approaches in dairy farming strengthening Switzerland's unique inno-
use our global network to support farming that have potential to reduce greenhouse vation ecosystem.
communities and protect our planet." gas emissions in the areas of cow feed and Speaking at the official opening, Valérie
With global food systems under pressure, manure management. Dittli, State Councilor of the Swiss Canton
there is an urgent need to accelerate new Jeroen Dijkman, Head of Nestlé Institute of Vaud, said: "The new institute is strength-
approaches that ensure a sustainable food of Agricultural Sciences, said: "Our goal is ening the Canton of Vaud as a center of
supply for a growing world population while to identify the most promising solutions to excellence for research and education in
contributing to farmer livelihoods. promote the production of nutritious raw agriculture and nutrition. It also contributes
materials while minimizing their environ- to the efforts that are underway to support
At the new institute, Nestlé experts
screen and develop solutions in key focus farmers in the face of climate change. Agri-
areas such as plant science, agricultural culture is at the core of quality nutrition and
systems and dairy livestock. in the Canton of Vaud we can count on an
innovative ecosystem that brings together
It builds on the company's existing plant partners including agricultural professionals,
science expertise in coffee and cocoa. Over schools for higher education and private re-
many years, Nestlé plant scientists have search centers such as the one from Nestlé."
been contributing to Nestlé's sustaina-

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