Particles for Humanity and Hexagon Nutrition Sign License Agreement

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and MUMBAI, India, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Particles for Humanity and Hexagon Nutrition Limited are excited to announce their new partnership to help address vitamin A deficiency (VAD) in Africa. Hexagon Nutrition has licensed the rights to manufacture and distribute Particles for Humanity's lead product, PFH-VAP, for fortifying bouillon cubes across Africa. PFH-VAP, a more stable formulation of dry vitamin A palmitate, is designed for use in large scale food fortification in geographies with hot and humid climates. Particles for Humanity partnered with Hexagon because of their shared commitment to ensuring all people have access to adequate nutrition to grow and thrive.

"By joining forces with Hexagon Nutrition, we can accelerate the production and distribution of this critical product, ensuring it reaches those who need vitamin A the most. Combining Particles for Humanity's research and development expertise with Hexagon's established global distribution network advances a shared goal: improving lives with stable vitamin A," said Sherri Oberg, CEO at Particles for Humanity.

In West Africa, bouillon is consumed by 80% to 99% of all households. In many of these countries, bouillon consumption remains high in the lowest income communities, where VAD is most prevalent. Children without enough vitamin A have decreased rates of growth and development and an increased risk of infection and death from serious illness. Vitamin A is also a leading cause of night blindness in women and can become permanent in severe cases. Though widespread consumption makes bouillon an ideal vehicle for combatting VAD, commercial forms of vitamin A often degrade in hot and humid conditions like those found in parts of West Africa. PFH-VAP was designed to address this issue. As a result, fortifying bouillon with PFH-VAP could save thousands of child-lives annually and improve the lives of millions of children and women in Nigeria alone.

Under this new partnership, Hexagon Nutrition will have 3-year exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute PFH-VAP for bouillon fortification. Together Hexagon Nutrition and Particles for Humanity are taking an important step to expand access to lifesaving micronutrients in Africa.

"Improving nutrition globally is at the core of our business. PFH-VAP will be another strong asset in our product portfolio. We are excited to leverage Hexagon Nutrition's ingredient manufacturing and premixing expertise to advance innovation and reduce the burden of malnutrition," said Vikram Kelkar, Managing Director of Hexagon Nutrition Limited.

Particles for Humanity transforms early-stage medical technology into products for people living in low and lower-middle income countries. Its rigorous product development process is based on end-user input. Particles for Humanity is funded solely with philanthropy and is focused on financially sustainable product opportunities. Visit www.particlesfh.com or contact [email protected]

Hexagon Nutrition is a differentiated and research-oriented pure-play nutrition company offering clinical nutrition solutions products, micronutrient premixes, and therapeutic products. Hexagon Nutrition has presence across retail pharmacies, hospitals, and prominent e-commerce players. Hexagon markets products across India and exports to more than 70 countries.

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