Pitch Competition targets Kenyan SMEs and innovations transforming local food systems
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya’s food system hold pivotal positions across the agri-value chain as suppliers, processors, distributors and retailers.
Read MoreGender-based stereotyping and security concerns pose major challenges to Nutripreneurs
When viewing the food industry through a gender lens, cultural and security issues are among the main concerns shaping entrepreneurship for Nutripreneurs
Read MoreLaunch of Food Frontiers: Urban Food System Innovation Challenge 2021 by SBN Bangladesh
To improve food security, nutrition, and the impact of food production on the environment, Bangladesh’s SUN Business Network has launched an exciting
Read MoreFood system SMEs advocate for favourable tax regime in Kenya
SMEs in Kenya constitute over 90 per cent of all registered businesses, create 80 per cent of the total employment and contribute
Read MoreInvestigating the impact of COVID-19 on SMEs in national food systems
A survey of 327 SMEs in the food system in 14 countries, aiming to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and
Read MoreRevolutionising the poultry industry: Pakistan and beyond
In the months following the 2020 global SUN Pitch competition, winning Pakistani SME, Poulta, has used their Cargill-sponsored cash prize of US$10,000
Read MoreWorking hard for workforce nutrition in Laos
The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) initially joined the SUN Movement in 2011 and, by 2016, the government began working to mobilise support to
Read MoreSBN explores establishing national networks in donor countries to address malnutrition in SUN Countries
The SUN Business Network (SBN) is exploring the possibility of launching national networks outside of SUN Countries, including ongoing exploratory discussions in
Read MoreSoupah Limited: Adapting to COVID-19 challenges for Nigerian nutrition
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been as far-reaching as they have been devastating for all sectors of society, worldwide. SMEs
Read MoreTackling malnutrition for a better Bangladesh
Since joining the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement in 2012, the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has been resolutely committed to addressing the
Read MoreCollaborating to end Indonesian malnutrition
As one of the 61 countries represented in the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, Indonesia is striving to end hunger and malnutrition
Read MoreA fortifying approach: giving biofortified foods a boost in Tanzania
Six months on from the 2020 SUN Pitch Competition, winner Jolenta Joseph continues to use the GAIN Innovation prize of US$10,000 to
Read MoreImpacts of COVID-19 on Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Food System – Report 2
A survey of food system SMEs in 14 countries, aiming to assess the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated control measures
Read MoreThe SUN Business Network becomes a member of SME Connect
SBN is pleased to announce its membership to SME Connect. SME Connect is a broad network for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Read MoreWorld Food Day: Innovative approaches to nourish the world
With rising levels of malnutrition globally, innovative approaches should be harnessed to improve the food system’s ability to make nutritious food more
Read MoreKwanza Tukule: Revolutionising Kenya’s urban food system
It’s 3am in Nairobi, many households are already up and have started their journey from the low-income settlements of Kangemi, Kawangware, Kibera,
Read MoreTackling food loss & waste: SMEs saving nutritious food in Africa
With almost 690 million people, or 8.9% of the world’s population, without enough to eat, concerns about food loss and waste are
Read MoreBetter nutrition for better productivity and efficiency in the RMG sector
Global evidence suggests that healthier diets boost the immune system and overall wellbeing of individuals, but access to healthy diets is also
Read MoreCOVID-19 and SMEs: supporting small enterprises to avoid a nutrition crisis
Today, 2 billion people suffer from an inadequate diet, and the emergence of COVID-19 is only expected to accelerate the number of
Read MoreNew solutions to an age-old problem: Asia’s entrepreneurs fight malnutrition with innovation
Malnutrition is a far-reaching and centuries old threat to public health, taking millions of lives each year. No world region has managed
Read MoreSanavita: Tackling hidden hunger in Tanzania with biofortified foods
This article was originally published by Africa Business Communities. An upsurge in cases of malnutrition among children in rural Tanzania, combined with the
Read MoreCargill supports Bale Sehat, SUN Pitch Competition Finalist from Indonesia
In January 2020, a visit to the Jakarta Cargill factory was conducted for the Indonesia SUN Pitch Competition finalists. In attendance were
Read MoreBaby Grubz: An award-winning business plan for tackling child undernutrition in Nigeria
In 2013, Nigerian agri-entrepreneur Oluwaseun Sangoleye founded Baby Grubz, a food company that manufactures complementary baby and infant food products. This year, on
Read MoreAward-winning approaches to solving nutritional challenges in Africa and Asia
Shining a spotlight on agri-food entrepreneurs from across Africa and Asia, winners of the 2020 Global SUN Pitch Competition were announced on Thursday
Read MoreNext-generation technology: unlocking nutritious food production in Africa and Asia
With over 500 million undernourished people, and nine out of ten of the world’s stunted and wasted children, malnutrition and hunger continue
Read MoreFighting malnutrition from the ground up
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are essential to enable job creation, economic development and good nutrition, particularly in developing countries. This is
Read More“In a competitive world…work on remaining relevant by offering products and services that add value”
Two years since she launched her nutrition business, Neema Lugangira’s startup has grown in product portfolio, sales and partnerships. Neema attributes these successes
Read MoreCargill: Innovation is essential to global food and nutrition security
In this article, co-authored by Ratih Neumann, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Leader for Cargill APAC, and Ritta Sabbas Shine, Country Support Manager of
Read MoreMeet the Coordinator: Farzana, Sri Lanka
Our ‘Meet the Coordinator’ series provides a glimpse into what inspires, motivates and challenges our SBN country coordinators. Our coordinators are at
Read More“Embracing a culture of continuous innovation is so important, now more than ever”
On 16 October 2018, Nigerian entrepreneur Ope Olanrewaju emerged as the winner of the first ever SUN Pitch Competition. Here, he outlines
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the Nigerian MSME – This is Soupah’s Story
SUN Business Network Nigeria member, Soupah Limited, a food processing company located in the heart of Oyo State in Nigeria, was founded
Read MoreMapping Industrially-Produced Trans-Fatty Acids in Pakistan
The SUN Business Network (SBN) / Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) are conducting a pilot project with the International Food and
Read MoreImpacts of COVID-19 on SMEs in the Food System: Survey Results
The SUN Business Network (co-convened by GAIN and WFP), undertook a survey of food system SMEs in 17 SUN Countries in early
Read MoreSBN Pledges at the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit
The SUN Business Network (SBN) is seizing the opportunity of the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth (N4G) Summit to foster the engagement of
Read MoreCOVID-19 and our Food Systems: How Nutritious Food SMEs in Nigeria Can Adapt and Respond
Forty minutes wait at the carefully marked “social distancing” lines in front of my local Shoprite supermarket in Jabi, Abuja, moving forward
Read MoreThoughts on Strategic Bailout of SMEs in Bangladesh
In a commendable effort to combat the effects of COVID-19, the Government of Bangladesh has announced a bailout package to support Small
Read MoreBusiness and SBN’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The SUN Business Network (SBN) is committed to supporting its membership of 800 businesses to respond to the food systems challenges related
Read MoreBusiness & Civil Society Working Together for Nutrition in Zambia
This article was originally published by Nutrition Exchange Issue 13/March 2020 Interview with Mathews Mhuru, Country Coordinator for Zambia’s Civil Society Organisation (CSO) SUN
Read MoreBangladesh NutriStar: Discovering the shining super stars of nutrition sensitive business
In Bangladesh, nutritious and safe foods are considered to be expensive and unavailable, hence for most of the low-income population they are
Read MoreTanzania Selects Nutrition Sensitive SMEs Through the 2019 Lishe Accelerator
The Lishe Accelerator, launched in 2018, is a programme aimed at accelerating Tanzania’s nutrition sensitive SMEs through business development and investor readiness
Read MoreAligning Accountability Initiatives for Better Nutrition Impact
This article was co-authored by The Consumer Goods Forum and the SUN Business Network The aligning accountability initiative aims to analyse the
Read MoreIntroducing SBN Myanmar: Making a positive impact on nutrition through business
In 2013, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar joined the SUN Movement and established the Multi-Stakeholder Platform, which is implemented by
Read MoreNutriPitch 2019: The Nourish Nigeria Challenge Selects Winners
NutriPitch – the Nourish Nigeria Challenge – is a unique accelerator programme developed in partnership with the SUN Business Network Nigeria, GAIN, and supported
Read MoreSBN Madagascar Funds Agricultural Activities to Supply Nutritious Produce to Schools
This article was originally posted in Midi Madagasikara here. “The SUN Business Network in Madagascar carries out a range of activities which
Read MorePakistan NutriBiz 2019/20 Concludes After Surfacing Nutrition Sensitive Innovations
Pakistan NutriBiz – part of the SUN Pitch Competition 2019-20 – was organised by the SUN Business Network Pakistan, with the support of
Read MoreSBN Independent Evaluation 2019: Key Findings and Recommendations
Foreword to the SUN Business Network Independent Evaluation (2019). By Lawrence Haddad, Executive Director, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and Lauren
Read MoreInnovations to overcome anaemia and malnutrition surfaced through the SUN Pitch Competition in Indonesia
The 2019 edition of the SUN Pitch Competition in Indonesia surfaced a range of exciting food design innovations and solutions to overcome anaemia and
Read MoreSBN Delegation Attends SUN Global Gathering 2019
Over 1,200 participants gathered in Kathmandu, Nepal from 4-7 November 2019 for the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Global Gathering, the biennial flagship
Read MoreSBN Sri Lanka: A Governance Structure that drives Business Engagement
The SUN Business Network (SBN) in Sri Lanka was launched in March 2019, amidst calls from private and public sector stakeholders to
Read MoreTime for new nutrition action in Myanmar
Author: Marije Boomsma, Senior Strategy Consultant, Sustainable Business & Partnerships (Myanmar) In just 10 years’ time, Myanmar will have more than 1
Read MoreNutrition Business Monitor: A new self assessment tool for SMEs
This article was originally published by the Access to Nutrition Initiative. Together with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the
Read MoreWorkforce Nutrition: Peer Learning among SBN Global Members
In July 2018, the SUN Business Network (SBN) introduced a new principle of engagement for all its global members, “Businesses should support workforce
Read MorePrivate Sector Role in Improving Nutrition at the Asian Congress of Nutrition
Axton Salim, Co-Chair of the SUN Business Network’s Advisory Group and Director of Indofood spoke of the role of the private sector
Read MoreLeveraging public-private partnerships to champion better nutrition in South Asia
17-18 June 2019, Bangkok, Thailand More than 120 government officials, civil society organisations, private sector members and international donors from across South
Read MoreSBN Asia Country Gathering 2019
12-13 February 2019, Tokyo, Japan The SUN Business Network held its Asia Country Gathering in Tokyo, Japan on 12-13th February 2019. The
Read MoreBusiness Accountability: more alignment needed for better nutrition
With the next Global Nutrition Summit taking place in Tokyo in 2020, and a growing focus on how businesses can report on
Read MoreLaunch of SUN Business Network Malawi
The official launch of the SUN Business Network Malawi took place on 20th February 2019 at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre, Malawi. The
Read MorePrivate sector improving nutrition in Mozambique
SBN Mozambique 3rd annual conference takes place in Maputo, 20-21 February 2019 To discuss the challenges of improving nutrition in Mozambique, the
Read MoreLaunch of SUN Business Network Sri Lanka
Malnutrition status in Sri Lanka Despite significant progress in socio-economic indicators in Sri Lanka over the last decade, Sri Lanka continues to
Read MoreGloPan and SBN Pakistan on how the private sector can influence food systems
On the 22nd February 2019, at the request of the Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition (GloPan), the SBN
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SBN Global Members Offer Technical Assistance to Country Network Members
The SUN Business Network (SBN) aims to increase the availability and affordability of safe, nutritious foods, especially for low-income consumers in emerging...
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Leveraging public-private partnerships to champion better nutrition in South Asia
17-18 June 2019, Bangkok, Thailand More than 120 government officials, civil society organisations, private sector members and international donors from across South...
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SBN Lao PDR Member’s Meeting
The SUN Business Network Laos organised a meeting on 29th May 2019 to bring together the private sector and the network’s facilitator...
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SBN Asia Country Gathering 2019
12-13 February 2019, Tokyo, Japan The SUN Business Network held its Asia Country Gathering in Tokyo, Japan on 12-13th February 2019. The...
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2018 SUN Pitch Competition winner receives business training
Ope Olanrewaju, founder of Kennie-O Cold Chain Logistics, was crowned SUN Business Network (SBN) Nutrition Champion and winner of the first ever...
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Business Accountability: more alignment needed for better nutrition
With the next Global Nutrition Summit taking place in Tokyo in 2020, and a growing focus on how businesses can report on...
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