Heinz
About Brands  


Heinz sponsor original research to promote innovative ideas and investigations in the field of nutrition. A research sub-committee of HNFI advises ‘The Foundation’ in providing research funds.  The Research Sub-Committee consists of the following members
  1. Dr. N. K. Ganguly
    Retd. Director General, ICMR
  2. Dr. Rakesh Tandon
    Retd. Prof & Head Dept of Gastro, AIIMS
  3. Dr. Anand Pandit
    Hon Prof & Dir, KEM Hospital, Pune
  4. Dr. J. S. Pai
    Exec. Dir, PFNDAI, Mumbai                                    
Though the funding is limited, HNFI is proud of the achievement of the investigators associated with such work. HNFI would encourage research scientists to request for funding and send in fresh proposals.
Some of the projects funded by 'The Foundation' are'
  1. “Resistant Starch in Weaning Foods” at UDCT, Mumbai
  2. “Nutritional value of Topical Oil Application in the Newborn” at KEM Hospital Research Centre, Pune
  3. “Assessment of Status of Iodine Deficiency Disorders in National Capital Territory of Delhi” at AIIMS, Delhi
  4. “Potential Role of Dietary Nutrients Vitamin A and (PUFA) on Regulation of Development and /or Control of Obesity Using A Genetic Obese Mutant Rat Model (WNIN/GR-Ob)–Nutrient-Gene Interactions at NIN Hyderabad