Semilla Nueva is a brand dedicated to fighting malnutrition and poverty by providing better corn. Malnutrition is a major cause of childhood and maternal death worldwide, and those who survive often face long-term consequences and are stuck in a cycle of poverty. In many malnourished countries in Africa and Central America, corn is a staple food but lacks essential nutrients for children.

Semilla Nueva helps farmers overcome this challenge by offering access to new corn seeds that have higher levels of crucial nutrients, increased yields, and resilience to climate change. Their approach is simple but powerful – they combine what children and mothers need (better nutrition) with what farmers want (higher incomes to break the cycle of poverty). It's important to note that their corn seeds are not genetically modified and are not patented.

Currently, about 900 million people eat corn three times a day, and this number is expected to increase to 2 billion in the future. Semilla Nueva aims to improve the nutrition of 100 million people within the next ten years. To stay updated on their progress and the impactful stories of farmers and their families, you can subscribe to their newsletter.

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