During Vitafoods 2009, Ram Chaudhari, Ph.D., senior executive vice president and chief scientific officer for Denmark-based Fortitech Inc., will present a technical seminar on the fortification challenges of foods and beverages.


During Vitafoods 2009, Ram Chaudhari, Ph.D., senior executive vice president and chief scientific officer for Denmark-based Fortitech Inc., will present a technical seminar on the fortification challenges of foods and beverages.

There are many parameters and factors to consider when developing a custom nutrient premix that will aid in maintaining overall health, preventing a specific health condition or targeting a certain demographic. Chaudhari’s presentation will address these issues and other challenges associated with developing a dynamic premix blend. The presentation is scheduled for 11:05 a.m. May 5 at the Palexpo in Geneva.

At Vitafoods’ booth 433, Fortitech Europe ApS will be ready to demonstrate its capabilities and versatility in premix blending. In addition to working with food and beverage manufacturers throughout the world, Fortitech is taking a proactive stance to dramatically decrease the number of people affected by micronutrient malnutrition through the company's newest business unit, the World Initiative for Nutrition. Already, the company provides vitamin and mineral premixes to fortify staple foods in Asia and in Africa. WIN’s focus is to work with non-governmental organizations, governmental and international agencies aiming to improve nutrition. With on-demand support from Fortitech’s six facilities worldwide, WIN delivers nutritional solutions that are practical, effective and quality assured.  

Fortitech also supplies the World Food Program with high-quality micronutrient premixes for the fortified cereal blended food distributed through their programs. For additional information on WIN, visit www.fortitech.com/win.

Fortitech Europe ApS is part of the global network of manufacturing and distribution companies of Fortitech Inc., the world leader in the development of custom nutrient premixes for the food, drink and pharmaceutical industries.