Research Consulting

Evidence-based insights
for food systems
that matter

FSMRI delivers high-quality research and strategic consulting across food systems, nutrition, agriculture, climate, and market intelligence — bridging evidence to policy and practice.

Rural community nutrition program Health research data analysis Sustainable agriculture India
Field research across India — nutrition, agriculture, public health

Turning research into
decisions that last

Food Systems and Market Research Initiatives (FSMRI) is a specialized research consulting firm that meets the information needs of organizations working to improve food systems, nutrition, and population health outcomes.

We provide technical and research solutions to private and public-sector stakeholders involved in developing, producing, distributing, and scaling food commodities, nutritional products, and health interventions.

FSMRI operates through four focused verticals — each supported by an empaneled network of domain experts. Gender equity and poverty reduction are cross-cutting themes integrated throughout all our work.

We combine global expertise with deep local networks, ensuring outcomes that are both technically rigorous and practically grounded.

Public Health & Nutrition
Agriculture & Agri-business
Climate Change & WASH
Food Industry & Markets
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Dr. Meena Jadhav
MPH · MHA · BAMS · Founder & Principal Consultant

A senior global health and nutrition professional with over 15 years of experience leading large-scale public health programs across India and internationally. Her work spans implementation research, food fortification, and scaling evidence-based interventions — bridging the gap between research, policy, and program delivery.

Food Fortification Implementation Research HIV · TB · NCDs ESG & Climate Policy Engagement Value Chain Analysis
Boston University · Tata Institute of Social Sciences · College of Ayurved Multidisciplinary academic foundation spanning public health, health administration, and Ayurvedic medicine — integrating systems thinking with ground-level practice.
Community health impact
"Bridging the gap between evidence, policy, and practice at scale."
15+
Years in global health & nutrition
5
Peer-reviewed publications
4
Core service verticals
3+
States covered in field work

Research & consulting services

Comprehensive solutions across the full research lifecycle — from study design and data collection through to strategy and policy advocacy.

Research analysis and data
Implementation research field work

Implementation Research

Mixed-method studies designed to understand how interventions work in real-world settings — bridging evidence and program delivery.

  • Consumer acceptability & sensory trials
  • Feasibility & scalability studies
  • Baseline, midline & endline surveys
  • Landscape & situational analysis
Food market research

Market & Food Systems Research

Rigorous market intelligence to inform product strategy, market entry, and distribution decisions in the nutrition and food sectors.

  • Market coverage surveys & retail audits
  • Food fortification value chain analysis
  • Consumer behavior studies
  • Competitive landscape mapping
Impact assessment data

Impact Assessment & Evaluation

Independent, credible evaluations that demonstrate program effectiveness and generate evidence for scale-up investment decisions.

  • Program impact assessments
  • Policy & regulatory environment analysis
  • ESG & sustainability evaluations
  • Training needs assessments
Strategic advisory consulting

Strategic Advisory

Senior-level advisory that translates evidence into decision-ready strategy — for product development, government engagement, and scale-up.

  • Evidence-to-policy translation
  • Product development & scale-up strategy
  • Government stakeholder engagement
  • Grant writing & proposal development
Training and capacity building

Capacity Building & Training

Contextual training programs that build lasting capabilities in research, nutrition, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.

  • SDG certification programs
  • Corporate wellness & NCD prevention
  • Bio-innovation & entrepreneurship training
  • Research methodology workshops
Media and communications

Media & Communication

Professional audio-visual, design, and media services that translate complex research into compelling content for policy and public audiences.

  • Research report design & infographics
  • Audio-visual content development
  • Photography & print media
  • IEC material development
Public health nutrition
Vertical 01
Public Health & Nutrition
Food fortification, micronutrient supplementation, HIV, TB, NCD programs and community nutrition interventions.
Agriculture agribusiness
Vertical 02
Agriculture & Agri-business
Market research, value chain analysis, millet promotion, and agri-business development studies.
Climate WASH environment
Vertical 03
Climate Change & WASH
Climate-ESG, water and sanitation programs, natural resource management and environmental impact.
Food industry markets
Vertical 04
Food Industry & Markets
Consumer research, product development, food environment studies and regulatory landscape analysis.

Peer-reviewed research

Research publication
Scale-up of double fortified salt through the public distribution system in Uttar Pradesh: experiences, challenges, and achievements
Food & Nutrition Bulletin
Sensory trial of quintuple fortified salt among consumers in New Delhi, India
Journal of Nutrition Science
Lessons in scale-up of a public sector Zinc-ORS program for childhood diarrhea management, Bihar
Global Health: Science and Practice
Uptake of encapsulated ferrous fumarate double fortified salt in India's public distribution system: a value chain analysis
Maternal & Child Nutrition
A review of organizational arrangements in microfinance and health programs
Health Policy and Planning

Selected engagements

01

India Food Systems Landscape Analysis

National-level research spanning food fortification, food security, food safety, hygiene, and regulatory frameworks across India.

Confidential Client
02

SDG Certification Program

Designed and delivered a university-wide certification program on Sustainable Development Goals, resulting in an institutional SDG Action Plan.

DY Patil International University
03

Corporate Wellness Training

Employee training initiative on healthy food habits and NCD prevention as a corporate social responsibility program.

SelloWrap Industries, Pune
04

Millet Food Promotion Initiative

Campus-based healthy food kiosk promoting millet-based snacks in collaboration with Agrozee, Pune.

Indira Group of Institutes
05

Bio-entrepreneurship Capacity Building

Entrepreneurship and innovation training for biotech and food-tech engineering students to cultivate a start-up mindset.

DY Patil University, Pune
Senior health professional presenting research
Two decades of
field, policy & research
leadership across India
Built on two decades
of impactful work
2023 — Present
FSMRI — Founder & Principal Consultant
Research consulting across food systems, nutrition, agriculture, and ESG; technical advisory to corporates and development organizations.
2019 — 2022
Nutrition Impact Solutions Inc. (Grand Challenges Canada)
Led implementation research on fortified food innovations; engaged FSSAI in policy dialogues; authored peer-reviewed publications.
2017 — 2019
Tata Trusts — State Program Manager, DFS
Led state-wide scale-up of Double Fortified Salt in UP; engagement up to Chief Minister level; presented at IFPRI & FAO.
2010 — 2014
UNICEF & Nutrition International
Led HIV prevention Link Worker Scheme across 3 districts; Zinc-ORS scale-up in Bihar under India's national health mission.
2007 — 2008
National AIDS Control Organisation
Technical Officer for pediatric ART scale-up; presented at the International AIDS Conference.
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Whether you're a food company, development organization, or government body — FSMRI is ready to design a research solution for your needs.

Reach Dr. Meena Jadhav
directly

Phone
+91 9767990563
Location
Pune District, Maharashtra, India

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