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Fermenta Biotech enters into strategic MoU with NIFTEM-T
Jul-11-2025

Fermenta Biotech has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management - Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India facilitated by Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). 

The collaboration seeks to accelerate innovation in food fortification while strengthening research, development, and knowledge exchange in food processing and nutrition technologies. As part of this effort, the company will provide technical expertise and infrastructure support to NIFTEM-T’s Centre of Excellence for Food Fortification (CEFF) - a dedicated facility focused on the development, demonstration, and dissemination of fortified food technologies, including essential staples such as edible oil and wheat flour. 

Additionally, the partnership will facilitate industry exposure for students through internships, enable sponsored research projects, and promote technology transfer and incubation for food related startups. This partnership marks a significant step toward building scalable, science-driven solutions that contribute to India’s nutritional security and foster long-term public health benefits.

Fermenta Biotech possesses a growing portfolio of nutrition including customized Premixes, Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) and other nutritional ingredients. Apart from its nutrition portfolio, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Vitamin D3.

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