Business EconomyPosted at: Jan 6 2016 5:30PM

Tata Trusts ties up with Mars for agri-development

New Delhi, Jan 6 (UNI) With an aim to develop agriculture, address malnutrition and improve food safety in India, Tata Trusts and leading global food major Mars today announced their partnership.
The two have agreed to develop methods and tools to increase crop productivity, farm income, and sustainability of select agriculture commodities, and to collaborate on the availability of safe, affordable, and sustainable raw materials from India, Tata Trusts and Mars, companies said in a joint statement.
"Given Mars' global leadership in nutritive foods and sustainable agriculture, the Tata Trusts believes this collaboration will have lasting, meaningful benefits for Indian communities," said Ratan Tata, Chairman of the Tata Trusts.
He also said, "We are particularly inspired by Mars Food's commitment to addressing malnutrition in India – a challenge of growing concern in this country, particularly among children.”
Mars Food President Fiona Dawson said, "Today's MoU with the Tata Trusts is an important step in Mars' journey to improve nutrition, food safety, and sustainability in India."
Tata Trusts and Mars also plan to collaborate on reducing Aflatoxin contamination in India's supply chain.
Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring, poisonous chemical produced by certain molds - is a critical food safety issue in India.
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