This SocialBusiness.org top list of malnutrition-tackling businesses shows the ways in which for-profit companies can have an impact on a global issue that affects millions of people.
Organizations like FoodCycle, with its well-wasted cuisine, and food desert distributor Corbin Hill Road Farm, work with low-income and isolated communities in industrialized countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States (South Bronx, New York City), respectively. Other companies featured as part of these malnutrition-tackling businesses are based in North America and work to partner with NGOs to distribute products such as ready-to-use food supplements in less-industrialized countries.
According to the World Health Organisation, "malnutrition is by far the biggest contributor to child mortality, present in half of all cases." Furthermore, malnutrition is completely preventable but its eradication requires large-scale efforts.
15 Malnutrition-Tackling Businesses
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Well-Wasted Cuisine
FoodCycle Uses Surplus to Feed Local Communities
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Lauren Bush & WFP FEED Bag
The New Eco "It" Bag
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Like-for-Like Businesses
'One' Products Fund Similar Items in the Developing World
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Kindaholic Nutrition Bars
KIND Spreads Good Health and Positive Social Change Through Snacking
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Food Desert Distributors
The Corbin Hill Road Farm Supplies Fresh Produce to Those in Need
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1 for 1 Snacks
Each KUTOA Health Bar Also Buys a Nutrient Pack for a Child in Need
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Ready-to-Use Food Campaigns
Two Degrees is a One-for-One Company Selling Nutrition Bars
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Social Nutrient Packs
'Valid Nutrition' Pastes are Made Locally Where They Are Needed
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One-for-One Prenatal Vitamins
Build Nutrition Tackles Malnutrition in the Majority World
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One-for-One Multivitamins
Life Equals is Partnered with Vitamin Angels to Fight Undernutrition
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Charitable Village-Building Games
WeTopia Turns In-Game Item Purchases into Real-World Donations
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Organic Food Giveaways
The NYFoods Egg Change Project Fosters the One-for-One Model
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Multivitamins for Purpose
A Bottle of Vitamma Gives 2 Years of Nutrition to 3 Kids
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Surgery-Giving Supplements
InvigorateNOW Helps Combat Preventable Blindness Worldwide
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Fortified Peanut Butter
Miracle Food Could Save Lives
Related Ideas
RUF Packets Could End World Hunger
42 One-for-One Gifts
From Cause-Conscious Clothing to Festive Charity Shoes
Flat-Top Shades
Look Super Sleek and Stylish in These One-for-One '4sight' Sunglasses
Protective Baby Wraps
The Information Blanket For Newborns Illustrates Baby Safety Measures
Stylish Social Good Sacks
The Wayuu Taya Bags are Handmade and for a Good Cause
One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
One-for-One Tees
Out of Print Marries Lost Literary Covers with Book Donations
Sharp Socially-Aware Glasses
Warby Parker Distributes Eyewear Using a One-for-One Model
30 Fair Trade Food Products
From Do-Gooder Java to Eco-Friendly Designer Chocolate
Nutritious Vending Snacks
Lo Fresco's Healthy Vending Machines Offer Good-for-You Foods
Ethical Lifestyle Apps
The Fair Trade Finder App Crowdsources Fair Trade-Certified Products
20 One-for-One Giving Tools
From Children's Footwear Charities to English Lit Tees
Customized Protein Bars
YouBar Build-A-Bar
Like-for-Like Businesses
'One' Products Fund Similar Items in the Developing World
Blake Mycoskie, Creator of TOMS Shoes (INTERVIEW)
Socially Conscious Packaging
Level Ground Trading Re-Sealable Bags Take You Back to the Fields
One for One Blankets
The Company Store Gives Comforters to Homeless Children
Social Good Matching Sites
Sparked MicroVolunteering Network Makes It Easy to Donate a Little Time
One-for-One Glasses
TOMS Eyewear is the Next Chapter in this Innovative Business Model
Socially Responsible Neckwear
FIGS Ties Combines Luxe Materials and a One-for-One Model
19 Health-Related Social Enterprises
From Purpose-Driven Workouts to Sharp Socially-Aware Glasses
Social Conscience Footwear
Business Inspired by Argentine Alpargata
Deliciously Priceless Bakeries
The Panera Pay-What-You-Can Cafes are Abolishing Hunger
Kindaholic Nutrition Bars
KIND Spreads Good Health and Positive Social Change Through Snacking
Socially Savvy Houses
Social Housing in Brussels is Cleverly Compact and Aesthetically Clean
Curated Ethical Boxes
Monthly Blissmoboxes are Packed With Social Goodness
Charitable Summer Shades
TOMS One for One Campaign Donates to the Visually Impaired
Rainforest Energy Drinks
Guayaki Yerba Mate Has a Unique Social Business Model
Eco-Conscious Yoga Accessories
JadeYoga Creates a Mat That is Good for You and the Environment
15 Ethical Health Food Products
From Kindaholic Nutrition Bars to Fair Trade Dried Goods
Rachel Cope, Co-Founder of Lazy Angel (INTERVIEW)
Browser Ad-On that Fights Malnutrition
Co-Op Cacoa
Kallari Chocolate Bars Support 850 Families and the Rainforest
1 for 1 Snacks
Each KUTOA Health Bar Also Buys a Nutrient Pack for a Child in Need
Ready-to-Use Food Campaigns
Two Degrees is a One-for-One Company Selling Nutrition Bars
Charitable Boot Businesses
Roma Provisions Works to Keep Kids Safe
Charitably Chic Pieces
KNO Clothing is a One-for-One Donating Attire for Every Purchase Made
Fair Trade Beverages
LemonAid is a Chic Social Business with a Conscience
Social Nutrient Packs
'Valid Nutrition' Pastes are Made Locally Where They Are Needed
1 for 1 Toothbrushes
When You Buy From Smile Squared, They Give to a Child in Need
Artsy One-for-One Condoms (UPDATE)
Sir Richard's Condoms are Plaid and Socially Rad
One-for-One Prenatal Vitamins
Build Nutrition Tackles Malnutrition in the Majority World
Gaming for Social Good
Decide Toi Clement is a Hip and Interactive PSA
Charitable Social Media Shoes
Digg and TOMS Shoes Release Special-Edition Footwear
Mission-Driven Kids' Foods
Nest Collective Makes Healthy Options More Accessible
Fair Trade Dried Goods
Tropical Wholefoods Works with Farmers from All Over the World
Organic Shade-Grown Coffee
Ethical Bean Sells Fair Trade and Socially-Responsible Products
Social Enterprise Clinics
Penda Health Offers Specialized Medical Care to Women in Kenya
Ads That Nourish Kids
Lazy Angel Browser Add-On Easily Fights Malnutrition in Children
Socially Conscious Comforters
Blanket Statements is a One-for-One Company Helping Women's Shelters
One-for-One Multivitamins
Life Equals is Partnered with Vitamin Angels to Fight Undernutrition
Bear Branded Healthy Snacks
Bear Offers Tasty Candy Alternatives That are Also Good for You
Cause-Driven Coffee
Pura Vida Empowers the Poor Through Create Good Foundation
Rooftop CSAs
Milwaukee Makes Organic Produce Accessible & Affordable
Josh Rubin, Co-Founder of Build Nutrition (INTERVIEW)
Handcrafted Sustainable Tea
Namasthe Tea Co. Creates an Ethical Balance
Ethical Gastropubs
The Duke of Cambridge Serves Organic and Local Foods
One-Saves-Two Vaccines
'OneShot Global' Offers Meningitis Protection Using the TOMS Giving Model
Organic Food Giveaways
The NYFoods Egg Change Project Fosters the One-for-One Model
Socially Conscious Outsourcing
Samasource Micro-Tasks Employ the World's Less Fortunate
Purpose-Driven Workouts
The Good Gym Mobilizes Volunteers Through Social Good
Multivitamins for Purpose
A Bottle of Vitamma Gives 2 Years of Nutrition to 3 Kids
For-Profit Social Ventures
The TOMS Shoes Movement Creates Customer-Philanthropists
Celeb Social Slippers
The Charlize Theron and Toms Shoes Collaboration for Charity
Social Media for Social Good
Canadahelps Launches Great Canadian Giving Challenge
Fortified Peanut Butter
Miracle Food Could Save Lives
Social Conscience Media
Jumo.com Will Connect Users to Non-Profit Organizations
Smallholder Coffee Farmers
Cafedirect Builds Communities Through Social Business
Community-Focused Palestinian Produce
Zaytoun Imports Organic and Fair Trade Products
Spirit-Lifting Kindness Cards
KIND Snacks Wants You to Pay it Forward with Kindness
Anti-Stigma Food Companies
The Healthy Hub Creates Jobs for People with Mental Illnesses