Our long-term mission is to bring technologies or solutions developed in our labs to masses through sustainable models, to create a larger and better societal impact. In order to improve the availability, accessibility, affordability and acceptability of our products, we have collaborated with Dudhsagar Dairy and Mansinhbhai Institute of Dairy and Food Technology, Gujarat, India. We share the common goal of making our products available to the most remote places in India by utilizing the well-established supply chain of dairy cooperatives. We have recently finished one of our collaborative studies on consumer acceptability testing of Sagar Poshan. This also made headlines in a few local newspapers of Gujarat:
ACES Office of International Programs Newsletter
In addition, Shashank also supports a Helferich Lab Project on Iron Fortification of Vinegar, in partnership with NEW Pathways to EnterpriseTM . The aim of this project is to explore the potential of iron-fortified vinegar production microenterprises in improving the livelihood and nutritional status of at-risk populations in the Philippines. Read the detailed report here:
NEW Pathways to Enterprise Annual Report
Other news:
Vitamin E Research in News – Tocopherol source may affect breast milk vitamin E profile, says study
Guest Commentary: Nutrition Security in the 21st century, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Next Generation Delegate in Global Food Security 2017
Emerging Leader in Nutritional Science Competition Finalist 2016, American Society of Nutrition
IFT International Division Competition Winner
Interview in the Purdue Center for Global Food Security 5 year Report