News - Crops
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Industry Tackles Zinc Deficiency in Soils
Oct 15, 2010
Without the proper amount of zinc, crop productivity and the nutritional value of those crops are severely limited, having a knock-on effect further up the food chain.
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Zinc Industry Announces New Commitments in Fight Against Child Mortality
Oct 13, 2010
The International Zinc Association (IZA) announces new commitments to fund UNICEF programmes in Brazil against zinc deficiency, a public health threat that contributes to the deaths of more than 450,000 children each year.
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IZA Joins Forces With UNICEF to Reduce Global Zinc Deficiency in Humans
Jan 27, 2010
UNICEF and the International Zinc Association announced today the launch of the "Zinc Saves Kids" campaign. The initiative will raise funds to support UNICEF's supplementation programs for children in developing countries.
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Think Zinc - A Healthy Option
Sep 30, 2009
Zinc is an essential element for all forms of life. It is now taking on the second biggest killer of children globally through chronic diarrhea.
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“Zinc and Nutrition Initiative”: Clinton Global Initiative Recognizes Partnership
Sep 24, 2009
The International Zinc Association announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City that it has formed a unique partnership to eliminate zinc deficiency and improve food security in developing countries.
