World Food Day 2026: Varun Dhawan backs biofortification after joining Better Nutrition as investor and brand ambassador
Actor and investor Varun Dhawan is highlighting biofortification as a way to improve the nutritional value of everyday staples such as atta, rice and dal. On the occasion of World Food Day, the actor has spoken about his investment in Better Nutrition, a brand working with biofortified staples, and his efforts to explore the process on his own farm. Explaining what drew him to the concept, Varun said, “I feel really proud to be part of something that could make a difference to India. When I first learnt about biofortification, I found the idea amazing. What if we could grow more nutrition into the atta, rice and dal we eat every day, right from the seed?” He added, “I believed in this enough to invest in Better Nutrition and start biofortifying my own farm. Imagine if this could reach millions of Indian homes. I’d be really proud to have played a part in that.” The actor has also shared a video on social media to explain the concept and encourage more people to learn about its potenti...