The issue with Plumpy Nut(manufactured by Nutriset)fiasco in India was not only due to patent infringement accusations.

Plumpy Nut was banned by the Government of India since the Govt was not convinced that it worked, and wanted Unicef (which was working with severely malnourished kids) to find Indian alternatives. Also, there were concerns of dependency on 'foreign food'.

Compact for life, a Norwegian manufacturer (www.compactforlife)with a branch office in Delhi also produces food to treat malnutrition and intend to market in countries where Nutriset has not patented Plumpy Nut. Late last year, Doctors without Borders announced the quality assurance certification of Compact's ready to use therapeutic food in India.