DuPont Nutrition & Health President Craig Binetti told participants at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, yesterday that developing partnerships with local governments, businesses and universities while continuing to pursue scientific breakthroughs in nutrition research are the keys to elevating global nutrition.

"Improving nutrition around the world takes place when private and public businesses, governments and non-governmental organizations work together in the best interest of people," Craig said.  "DuPont has taken extraordinary steps to work with local enterprises in developing countries to deliver highly nutritious products, and intends to do more."

Craig participated in a forum panel titled "Investing in Nutrition" which discussed how nutrition can be improved broadly and cost-effectively in less developed countries and how businesses should respond to changing consumer demands related to nutrition.  Craig discussed how four "mega trends" unfolding around the world directly affect the food supply and nutrition: population growth; increased food production; the drive for renewable fuels and materials; and the need for improved nutrition.

"Nutrition is a key area for the food industry, as it affects the entire spectrum of human health," Craig said.  "Healthy and safe food provides sustainable development and helps to reduce disease."

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