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June 25, 2025
dsm-firmenich and the United Nations World Food Programme expand partnership through 2027
Kaiseraugst (Switzerland), Maastricht (Netherlands), June 25, 2025
dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger, have expanded their strategic partnership to fight malnutrition, renewing it for three years through 2027. The collaboration now aims to support over 60 million vulnerable people with access to essential vitamins and minerals crucial for health and well-being through nutrient-fortified food.
Dimitri de Vreeze, CEO dsm-firmenich, commented: "This renewed partnership marks the next chapter in our fight against malnutrition. By intensifying our focus on scale, quality, and innovation, we are committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of millions."
Cindy McCain, Executive Director WFP, added: “After almost twenty years of partnership, which last year enabled us to support 38 million people with better nutrition and improved diets, we're aiming even higher as we renew our collaboration. In today’s complex and fragile world, the dsm-firmenich–WFP partnership is an inspiring force for good in the struggle to end hunger and malnutrition.”
The partnership combines dsm-firmenich’s cutting-edge nutritional science with WFP’s unparalleled global humanitarian reach and ability to deliver life-changing food and nutrition support to millions in crisis-affected and food-insecure regions. Together, the organizations help expand global access to staples – like rice and flour – which are fortified with essential micronutrients. These fortified staples are then distributed globally by WFP and other humanitarian organizations. The renewal and expansion of the partnership, which has been ongoing for 18 years, will intensify the fight against malnutrition around the world.
The renewed partnership, which will double its reach to improve nutrition in 32 countries worldwide, demonstrates the power of collaboration across industries, governments, and humanitarian organizations to tackle some of the world’s most pressing nutrition challenges. It is supported by funding from the newly launched dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation as well as in-kind contributions (technical expertise and products) from dsm-firmenich. More information about the dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation can be found here.
About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss company with dual headquarters in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland and Maastricht, Netherlands, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com
About WFP
Operating in over 120 countries and territories, the United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability, and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters, and climate shocks. In 2020, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its efforts in fighting hunger and preventing the use of hunger as a weapon of war. WFP assisted more than 120 million people in 2024 alone. www.wfp.org/private-sector
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