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Actor Varun Dhawan invests in biofortified staples brand Better Nutrition
Actor Varun Dhawan has invested in Lucknow-based biofortified food brand Better Nutrition as an investor and brand ambassador.Founded in 2023 by Prateek Rastogi and Aishwarya Bhatnagar, Better Nutrition offers staples such as atta, dal, rice, and millets derived from crops developed to contain higher levels of micronutrients like iron and zinc. The company employs biofortified seeds, soil science, and farm-level testing, including X-ray fluorescence technology, to measure nutrient levels.Dhawan joins existing brand ambassador PV Sindhu as the company intends to expand awareness regarding biofortified food among Indian consumers.
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Between Jun 2024 and Apr 2025, Better Nutrition has raised funding from Akshay Ghulati, Apurva Chamaria, Namita Thapar, Shantanu Deshpande and others.