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Klinger, Carmen ; Okanmelu, Elochukwu C. ; Holliday, Nicole ; Leibinger, Anna ; Alaba, Olufunke ; Rehfuess, Eva A. ; Delobelle, Peter ; Lambert, Estelle V. ; von Philipsborn, Peter:
Recommendations for the food industry to address undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies : a systematic review.
In: Global Food Security.
(2026)
.
- 100918.
ISSN 2211-9124
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gfs.2026.100918
Abstract in another language
This systematic review identifies, maps, and synthesizes recommendations, lived experiences, and existing frameworks on the role of the formal food industry in addressing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, with or without other coexisting forms of malnutrition, in low- and middle-income countries. We included 149 reports, identified through searches in three bibliographic databases, six grey literature repositories, two search engines, key institutions' websites, and expert consultations. About half of included reports (54% = 81) are grey literature. Most reports provide recommendations (59%) or potential good practice statements (64%), with fewer reports including lived experiences (14%), or existing frameworks (4%). The food industry in general, and food and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturers are the focus of reports, mostly referring to product formulation, product accessibility, and relationships with external organizations. Retailers are also targeted, particularly regarding product accessibility. We synthesized our findings into 28 recommendations for the food industry in general, and additional recommendations for specific industry sectors. Synthesized recommendations address matters of product (re-)formulation (reduction of nutrients of concern, increase of healthy ingredients, food fortification); nutrition labeling; marketing practices; availability, accessibility and affordability of healthy foods; multi-stakeholder processes; supply chain aspects (integration of farmers and women, nutrient preservation, food safety); and workforce nutrition/health. Most recommendations aim at mitigating the negative impact of industry practices on diets, while some aim at leveraging their positive impact. Research suggests that current practices often fall short of these recommendations. Multisectoral efforts, including binding regulation, are needed for broader implementation and maximizing the food industry's contribution to addressing undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. Since undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are core manifestations of food insecurity, effective implementation of these recommendations could also enhance global food security.
Further data
| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
|---|---|
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Keywords: | Food industry; Systematic review; Undernutrition; Micronutrient deficiencies; Triple burden of malnutrition; Voluntary actions |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Life Sciences: Food, Nutrition and Health > Chair Public-Health Nutrition > Chair Public-Health Nutrition - Univ.-Prof. Dr. Peter von Philipsborn |
| Result of work at the UBT: | Yes |
| DDC Subjects: | 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 600 Technology 600 Technology, medicine, applied sciences > 610 Medicine and health |
| Date Deposited: | 17 Apr 2026 05:13 |
| Last Modified: | 17 Apr 2026 05:13 |
| URI: | https://eref.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/96825 |