Arla Foods to reach 20,000 pupils with nutrition programme
Arla Foods, producers of Dano Milk brand, has reiterated its commitment to investing in the future of Ghana's youth by fostering healthy eating habits and promoting overall well-being within communities.
To demonstrate this commitment, the company celebrated World Milk Day by providing nutritious breakfast to over 600 pupils at St. Thomas Catholic School in Obuasi and launching a new educational initiative, the Dano Milk Schools Programme.
World Milk Day, observed annually on June 1, recognises milk's global importance for nutrition and sustainable dairy production.
Arla Foods Ghana joined the celebration under the theme "Celebrating the Power of Milk," highlighting its vital role in health.
More than 600 students at St. Thomas Catholic School received a warm breakfast enriched with Dano Milk.
The school was selected due to concerns about malnutrition, particularly acute malnutrition, in the Obuasi area, as reported by local news, and its strategic location within Arla Foods' key operational areas in the Ashanti Region.
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The Marketing Manager of Arla Foods, Wilson Agbeko, said "atArla Foods, we recognise the vital role of quality nourishment, which is at the heart of Dano Milk.”
He emphasized that "every child deserves to experience the joy and benefits of starting their day with a nutritious meal enriched by Dano Milk.”
The event also marked the launch of the Dano Milk Schools Programme in the Ashanti Region.
This initiative plans to reach approximately 20,000 schoolchildren across 60 public basic schools, educating them on healthy eating and the benefits of quality milk consumption.
The Regional Manager for Ashanti, BA and North, Nana Osei Tutu Gyebi, who spoke on behalf of the Managing Director of Arla Foods Ghana, emphasized the critical link between nutrition and learning, stating, that a nutritious breakfast sets the foundation for a successful day of learning.
He said “it fuels young minds, enhances concentration, and enables children to reach their full potential.
By providing these meals and launching the Dano Milk Schools Programme, we are not only celebrating the incredible power of milk but also investing in the future of our nation—our youth.”