It is widely acknowledged that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal, direct role in povertyand hunger reduction, industry growth and job creation. Nevertheless, the development of an enabling policy environment for small food enterprises is often overlooked, falling between the crevices of policies on agriculture and agro-industries, food safety, nutrition and trade. Improving nutrition by making nutritious food available, affordable and desirable to all requires actions from all stakeholders involved in food systems, including producers, processors, retailers, consumers and private and public institutions. SMEs have a great potential to play a particular role in enhancing nutrition in food systems.