Over half of the people in the world today suffer from nutritional deficiencies that threaten their health, cognitive development, productivity and survival. SUSTAIN brings together food scientists and public health experts to address barriers, and identify solutions to health and wellness concerns. In developing countries, SUSTAIN links industry specialists with local counterparts to transfer know-how, improve manufacturing and widen distribution networks. SUSTAIN also sponsors research in support of nutritional enhancements. Effective nutrition interventions can sustain themselves when they are science based and integrated into industrial processes and the food market system. By bridging communication gaps across industry, science and government, SUSTAIN builds partnerships that improve the quality of food and the quality of life for people in developing countries.