Edesia Nutrition secures new orders from U.S. State Department

Edesia Nutrition announced they have received new orders from the U.S. State Department for Plumpy'Nut.

The peanut product is used to fight starvation and malnutrition worldwide.

However, federal cuts left boxes of Plumpy'Nut inside their warehouse.

“This announcement is a huge victory for children facing starvation and for the Rhode Islanders who work every day at Edesia to save lives,” said Rep. Seth Magaziner. “I have advocated for the restoration of this vital food aid for months, and today’s announcement is a major step in the right direction. We will continue to push to ensure this federal funding is received and lifesaving food aid is no longer held up.” [...] Read full article.