Whole grain initiative earns UN best practice recognition
The global demand for healthy and sustainable food is reshaping how countries approach public health and food security. Denmark’s whole grain model has now been recognised as a best practice at the United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa.
A global push for safe and nutritious food
With malnutrition and diet-related diseases on the rise, access to safe and nutritious food is a global priority. Whole grains play a key role in promoting long-term health and reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases. At the second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake in Addis Ababa, leaders and stakeholders gathered to share scalable solutions for healthier populations and more sustainable food systems.
Denmark’s Whole Grain Partnership was selected as one of just 15 global initiatives to be recognised as a best practice case for its measurable impact on public health and cross-sector collaboration. Since its launch in 2009, the partnership has significantly increased whole grain consumption across the Danish population. The average daily intake has risen from 36g per day to 82g per day, contributing to healthier eating habits and preventive health.
A collaborative model with international relevance
The Whole Grain Partnership unites 30 partners from health authorities, NGOs, academia, and the food industry under a common goal to improvepublic health through food where the whole grain is used. It exemplifies how public-private partnerships can deliver results in both health and innovation.
The UN recognition coincides with Denmark’s broader investment in future food solutions. A newly appointed growth team made up of leaders from top Danish food companies, research institutions, and sustainability pioneers will explore how to scale climate-smart food production and biosolutions globally. The team aims to reinforce Denmark’s position as a frontrunner in safe, healthy, and sustainable food systems.
As international interest in food safety and nutrition grows, Denmark’s collaborative approach offers a valuable blueprint for systemic change.
Learn more about the case of the Danish Whole Grain Partner: The Danish Whole Grain Partnership strengthens health and business
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FN udnævner Fuldkornspartnerskabet som en best practice case | Fuldkornspartnerskabet