# Private Sector Hunger Campaigns 'Nutrition for Growth' is an Event Attempting to Bridge Business By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-06-20 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrition-for-growth References: [businessfightspoverty.org](http://www.businessfightspoverty.org/profiles/blogs/matt-freeman-building-business-platforms-to-catalyze-action-and) & [nutrition4growth.org](http://nutrition4growth.org/) Nutrition for Growth is a conference that brings together a variety of actors in order to address the potential for business and the private sector's ability to tackle issues of hunger, malnutrition and undernutrition. Interestingly enough, the event was co-hosted in part by The [Department for International Development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-philadelphia) (DFID), the Brazilian government and The Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF). The conference took place recently, earlier this June on Saturday, June 8 2013. "Since UK Prime Minister Cameron pushed for a multi-stakeholder approach to tackling malnutrition at the Olympic Hunger Event he co-hosted with the [Government of Brazil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-education-project) last year, actors from across the public and private sectors have been working hard to build a platform and programs to link business, civil society and government into a global nutrition movement focused on action and impact," wrote Matt Freeman on a blog post for Business Fights Poverty on the event. **Contact Information** Nutrition for Growth [website](http://nutrition4growth.org/) Nutrition for Growth on [Storify](http://storify.com/DFID/nutrition-for-growth-beating-hunger-through-busine) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nutrition for Growth Conference:** The conference provides a platform for businesses, civil society, and government to collaborate and find innovative ways to combat malnutrition. - **Multi-stakeholder Approach:** A multi-stakeholder approach allows for private businesses to work with the government and non-profit organizations, creating opportunities for partnerships and innovative solutions. - **Global Nutrition Movement:** The global nutrition movement creates opportunities for businesses to invest in new products and technologies that can positively impact nutrition and hunger. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Companies within the food and beverage industry can invest in innovative products and technologies that can improve nutrition and tackle issues of hunger. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations can partner with private businesses to create sustainable solutions that combat malnutrition and hunger. - **Government Agencies:** Government agencies can work with businesses to promote a multi-stakeholder approach to address issues of hunger and malnutrition, potentially leading to innovative policies and programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Malnutrition-Combating Drinkable Porridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naconeks-super-porridge.md) - [World Hunger Day Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zimad-the-hunger-project.md) - [Food Insecurity Retail Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-you-buy-we-donate.md) - [Social Good Pastry Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-against-hunger-and-walls-pastry.md) - [Nourishment-Focused Granting Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nourish-our-community.md) - [Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-miss-a-lunch.md) - [Food Insecurity-Targeting Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hunger-action-month.md) - [Childhood Hunger-Combatting Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-our-strength.md) - [Food Insecurity-Targeting Community Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coordinated-care.md)