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  • Since the late 1950s, nutrition experts have debated whether foods enriched with micronutrients such as protein could alleviate world hunger. Industrial production of such 'wonder foods' began in the 1960s, making the food industry an actor in international food aid. Following a brief review of the history of scientific nutrition research, the article analyzes the first boom of fortified foods between the 1950s and the 1970s. With particular reference to the NGO CARE and the Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP) with its product Incaparina, it shows how the conflict-ridden cooperation between humanitarian actors, governments, business and science developed. In addition to looking at contemporary debates about prices, quality controls and marketing strategies, consumer perspectives must be considered in order to understand the success or failure of new products. After a temporary slump in euphoria from the 1970s onwards, ›wonder foods‹ have experienced a revival since the 1990s - mainly because the networks between governments, nutrition experts, international organizations and the food industry were further cultivated and greater consideration was given to the needs of consumers. (xsd:string)
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  • 2021 (xsd:gyear)
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  • 10.14765/zzf.dok-2339 ()
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  • 1612-6041 ()
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  • 'Wonder Foods' to End World Hunger? International Organizations, NGOs, and Industrial Actors in Global Nutrition, 1940s to 1970s (xsd:string)
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  • In: Zeithistorische Forschungen / Studies in Contemporary History, 18, 2021, 2, 307-330 (xsd:string)
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