Ending hunger globally, one business at a time

Spring 2025 marks a milestone for the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge, as new companies based in countries previously unrepresented have committed to bold action against hunger and malnutrition and pledged almost USD 370 million. This fresh wave of commitments from four companies highlights the continuous global momentum behind private sector solutions to transform food systems and improve nutrition. 

The role of these actors in ending hunger and malnutrition is also reiterated in the recent meeting organised by the African Union this May in Johannesburg, South Africa, to officially launch the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan 2026–2035. The African Union called on the private sector to be involved in financing agricultural development on the continent, highlighting the need for a holistic approach where everybody plays a role in achieving transformative change. 

Echoing this call, Kalata News Media, a media from Zambia, joined the Zero Hunger Private Sector Pledge. The commitment from Kalata News focuses on empowering smallholder farmers in Zambia through access to agricultural knowledge and value addition strategies. 

“At Kalata News, we pledge to ensure that Zambian farmers are well equipped with the right knowledge and opportunities to maximise their crops post-harvest, including ensuring that they add value to their crops. This will contribute to reduce Zambia’s 20% post-harvest losses and will support greater access to storage solutions for smallholder farmers.” Kalata’s Editor Mthoniswa Banda stated. 

By equipping farmers with innovative and key information, Kalata News aims to strengthen food security at the community level. 

In Pakistan, two companies are leading by example, joining our global call to ramp up action to achieve zero hunger by 2030. 

We welcome 360 Ag Search, an agronomic consultancy providing agronomic services to improve the environmental resiliency of smallholder farmers as well as empower women through trainings on sustainable on-farm practices. The company pledged USD 358 million to support women and rural communities by delivering fortified foods, sustainable farming technologies, and training on drought resilience and medicinal plant use. 

Hunza Foods Processing, which produces fruit-based products, also joined the Zero Hunger Pledge with a USD 10 million commitment to tackle food waste and produce healthy snacks from surplus fruit, such as jams, fruit bars, and juices. The company is founded on the principle of sustainability, prioritising environmental protection and waste reduction in its work, and focuses on empowering women by integrating them into the production process. 

SOCHAI – which stands for Social Changemakers and Innovators – is a youth-led organisation promoting nutrition, health and gender equity. Through the sale of its unique educational tools like Nutribeads and Anti-Anemia bracelets, SOCHAI raises not only funds but also awareness on child nutrition, menstrual health and anemia, especially among women and girls. Through its pledge of USD 1,553, SOCHAI commits to offer trainings to rural youth and scaling up social protection programs in Nepal. 

"SOCHAI's pledge is our commitment towards women, children, and young people in the communities, so that no one will be left behind in the fight against hunger and malnutrition.", said Bonita Sharma, the Co-founder & CEO.

These new pledges not only bring fresh energy to the Zero Hunger movement but also extend its reach to new geographies, proving that impactful change can come from any corner of the world.