As a result of U.S. cuts to foreign aid, a major manufacturer of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (Plumpy Nut) was forced to temporarily suspend operations. While the company was eventually able to reopen to distribute excess product through school feeding programs it did not have the funding needed to transport the goods, leaving food stranded.

Date: 10/25

Region: Global

Country: Global

Topic: Food & Farming, Health

Policy Lens: Global Health Security

Additional Context: This information first appeared in an October 2025 white paper entitled: "Surveying the Food Aid Ecosystem: Six Months Post-USAID," found here.

Source: George Washington University Global Food Institute

Devex Researcher Note: Plumpy'Nut is the brand name of a ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF). It is a nutrient-dense paste made up of peanut butter, powdered milk, oil and sugar, fortified with vitamins and minerals. It is a go-to intervention for children with acute severe malnutrition.