Ethiopia Unveils National Digital Food Composition Table to Boost Nutrition Security

Addis Ababa, December 5, 2025—Ethiopia has unveiled a new national digital platform for its updated Food Composition Table, marking a significant advancement in the country’s effort to modernize nutrition information systems.

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI), working in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), carried out extensive research to revise the long-standing table, which had not been updated for nearly 20 years.

 The new web-based database, developed jointly with the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, was officially launched today.

EPHI Director General, Dr. Mesay Hailu, said the enhanced database is designed to serve as a critical source of evidence for health, nutrition, and agricultural programs and policymaking.

Yitagesu Desalegn, Deputy Director General of the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, highlighted the institution’s role in building and structuring the digital system.

 He said the new platform is accessible, user-friendly, and scalable to meet future national needs.

The digital version, he added, is not just a technological upgrade but a standard reference platform to ensure reliable nutritional information for all users.

FAO Representative in Ethiopia, Farayi Zimudzi, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to supporting Ethiopia in improving food security and nutrition in both development and emergency contexts.

She emphasized that FAO’s engagement is guided by the principle of leaving no one behind and that the organization will continue to back national efforts to combat malnutrition.

The updated Ethiopian Food Composition Table and Food Recipes 2025 are expected to close long-standing data gaps, introducing new and previously unavailable nutrient values essential for evidence-based interventions.