A new fortified yoghurt has been launched in Tanzania. The outcome of a collaborative project between local dairy Galaxy Foods and the GAIN Nordic Partnership, it marks the successful transfer of the first business model developed by the partnership in Ethiopia. focussing on actions for healthy food, climate and nature
Arla Foods Ingredients supported the project by sharing processing knowledge and developing a recipe that is healthy, affordable and satisfies consumer taste preferences.
Around 30% of Tanzanian children under the age of five are stunted due to malnutrition. Micronutrient deficiencies are common, with long-term risks for health and cognitive development.
In an effort to fill this nutrient shortfall, Galaxy Foods initially targeted the product at schools.
The project partners were GAIN, SUN Business Network, Arla Foods Ingredients, Novonesis, Promaco and DSM, along with the Tanzanian Dairy Board and Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Find the full project description here
This project ran from 2022 to 2024
Austrian Development Agency is funding the further development and scaling of the fortified yoghurt business model in other parts of East Africa from 2025 to 2028.
