ABOUT US
Innovative Food Foundation (InFoFo) works to make food safety, nutrition and equity a reality for everyone, especially vulnerable and underserved communities across India. Good is not enough, it must be safe, nutritious, and equitable, and that belief shapes everything we do.
Founded by a group of experienced food safety and nutrition professionals, InFoFo brings together industry, academia and government to build a stronger, more accountable food safety ecosystem for the country.
VISION
We strive to become a globally recognizable leader by ensuring everyone has access to safe, hygienic, and nutritious food. We focus particularly on vulnerable and marginalized populations and work to bring them at par with others.
MISSION
Promote Awareness
Raise food safety awareness through education and advocacy
Empower Communities
Build capacity among food handlers and businesses.
Influence Policy
Provide well-considered recommendations for strengthening and enhancing food safety regulations to ensure they are effective, practical, and aligned with public health priorities.
LONG TERM GOALS
Strengthen Ecosystem
We strengthen the food safety ecosystem through community engagement and institutional support. We promote awareness and action to secure access to safe, nutritious food for everyone, prioritizing underserved communities.
Reduce Health Burden
We promote safe, hygienic, and nutritious food to reduce foodborne illness and nutrition-related health risks. We strengthen communities through education, capacity building, and improved practices, ensuring healthier lives for those most underserved.
Expand Services
We seek to enhance food safety in developing regions by strengthening local systems through partnerships, community action, and knowledge sharing, building resilient ecosystems that ensure safe, nutritious food and promote long-term health and well-being.
Empower Citizens
By raising awareness and fostering food literacy, we aim to equip individuals with the knowledge and confidence to become food safety advocates. Empowered communities can drive positive change, support healthy food systems, and ensure access to safe, nutritious food for all.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Dr. Shashikanth Kunigal, a Food Microbiologist with a Ph.D. from CFTRI and former CFTRI scientist, has over 22 years of industry experience in quality and food safety with Britannia and Heinz. He served as Senior Consultant at CII’s Food and Agriculture Center of Excellence and contributed to projects with USFDA, Spices Board, and APEDA. A senior assessor for CII’s National Food Safety Awards, he has evaluated 50+ manufacturing sites across India. As an FSSAI Resource Person, he has trained 7,000+ supervisors under FoSTaC. Currently, he is with NXG Food Safety Works and serves as Principal Trustee of InFoFo.
Dr. P.A. Shankar holds a Ph.D. from the National Institute for Research in Dairying, Reading, England. He served for over four decades at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, retiring as Professor and Director of Dairy Science College. Post-retirement, he worked as Director R&D in a company manufacturing activated carbon filters. Currently, he is a freelance consultant in food hygiene, probiotics, and microbial enzymes, and is actively associated with professional bodies like the Indian Dairy Association, AFST(I), and the Fermented Foods Network.
Mr. R. Prakash is a seasoned expert in food processing and agribusiness with over 40 years of experience. He has significantly contributed to food safety systems, cold chains, food parks, and value chains across fruits, vegetables, cereals, dairy, and spices. His work has supported over 200 food industries and positively impacted nearly 10 million farmers. A trained food safety auditor and early advocate of HACCP in India, he has led projects with global partners like the World Bank, JICA, and the EU. As Founder Trustee of InFoFo, he offers deep technical expertise and is committed to inclusive, sustainable food system development.