Friends Fiduciary Supports Nutrition Initiative In Food Sector

Friends Fiduciary has joined more than 40 socially responsible investors in supporting the Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) initiative. The goal of the ATNI is to “assess the nutrition policies, practices and performance of the largest food and beverage (F & B) manufacturers in both developed and emerging markets.” The ATNI rankings and report will benchmark corporate practices, as well as assess a company’s portfolio of products. The initiative encourages F & B manufacturers to develop clear and measurable objectives on nutrition and to implement a strict, comprehensive policy for marketing to children across all media channels and countries in which the company operates. In addition, companies are motivated to make sure that products formulated to meet the needs of lower-income consumers don’t increase the risk for obesity and diet related chronic diseases. Friends Fiduciary Corporation believes that health and nutrition are important drivers of growth for the F & B sector, therefore, manufacturers that are the more effective in anticipating and responding to these health and nutritional trends will be better positioned to deliver stronger long-term financial performance. To read the investor statement, click here.