Plumpy’Nut. Revolutionary Humanitarian Aid or Cash Cow?

Malnutrition accounts for nearly half of child deaths under five, exacerbated by chronic food insecurity highlighted in multiple famines over the last 50 years. Plumpy’Nut, a peanut-based therapeutic food developed by Nutriset in 1996, plays a vital role in treating severe malnutrition in crisis regions but faces challenges, including ethical concerns, supply chain issues, and financial constraints.