About us
IFBA was founded in 2008 by the CEOs of leading food and non-alcoholic beverage companies to empower consumers to eat balanced diets and live healthier lives, in support of the World Health Organization’s efforts to improve global public health.
We’ve expanded our actions over the years through a series of core commitments designed to support UN and WHO strategies. Our commitments reflect the mandate to the private sector set out in the 2018 UN Political Declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and we believe these will remain the most impactful areas for food industry action on nutrition and health.
We proactively and publicly report on our progress annually, and collaborate with all involved to find bold, smart, diverse, and sustainable solutions to address global health challenges. We are on a journey. We’ve made great progress, but we know there’s more to do. And we will go further.
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Our members are committed to innovating to create new & improved products and smaller portions, empowering consumers to make informed choices, collaborating with all stakeholders to find bold, smart, diverse and sustainable solutions to global health challenges, and inspiring others in our industry to step-up and take action.
We are innovating and improving the nutrition of our foods and beverages; empowering consumers to make informed choices through clear, nutritional information on product labels, online and at point-of sale; restricting advertising to children and ensuring any child-directed marketing is compatible with healthy behaviors; and promoting healthy, sustainable living through a range of company initiatives.
We continually challenge ourselves to scale up these commitments, recognizing that even greater efforts are needed to improve global health. Good health is good business and we are committed to helping shape a healthy, sustainable food system for people and the planet.


Governance
Secretary-General


Rocco Renaldi
c/o Landmark Public Affairs
Rue du Collège 27,
1050 Brussels,
Belgium
TEL: +32 2 808 0644
Executive Committee
Among its responsibilities, the Executive Committee implements policy decisions following the broad directives defined by the General Assembly and ensures the administration and operation of the Alliance. It is co-chaired by two members of IFBA, elected by the General Assembly and belonging to two different geographic regions.
Co-Chairs


Francesco Tramontin
Group Public Policy Center and EU Institutional Affairs, Ferrero


Can Buharali
Global Public Affairs, Mondelēz International
The General Assembly
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NEW PUBLICATION: Part of its ongoing support for @WHO's efforts to eliminate transfats: IFBA publishes a Manufacturer’s Guide for Confectionery and Baked Goods: a practical Guide to help small & medium-sized manufacturers start their reformulation journey https://t.co/uN3s3YmGUQ
Congratulations to @DrTedros on his re-election as WHO Director-General. We look forward to continued partnership in addressing #NCDs and better #nutrition in this next term.
My remarks on being elected to serve a second term as @WHO Director-General. #ProudToBeWHO #WHA75 https://t.co/mPUDtphZXn
For 14 years, IFBA’s core work has been focused on improving #globalhealth and #nutrition. The 2020 annual report highlights members' continued progress on this mission, even in a year dominated by COVID-19. Read it here👉https://t.co/VWlOOdE2Kz
In 2021, IFBA members shared the first ever collective commitment by the food industry to implement global targets for #sodiumreduction in manufactured foods and help consumers eat #LessSalt. Read our commitment here👉https://t.co/flh5tFmFN1 #SaltAwarenessWeek


What are the main dietary sources of salt?
By understanding the sources of salt, you can take action to reduce your intake. Be cautious of hidden salt content, not just your seasoning! 🚫🧂🚫
#LessSalt
Today at #N4GSummit2021 we shared the first-ever collective commitment by the food industry to individually implement globally set standardized targets for sodium reduction.
Read more here 👇
https://t.co/w1kOs5AYWP #N4G2021
"Is it better to close doors or to build bridges?" Rocco Renaldi, @IFBAlliance, addresses role of F&B sector and nutrition solutions. "I think we need to, and we can, work to align interest for better nutrition outcomes." #N4GSummit2021