Main problem: The article examines promising directions in the production of fortified food products in Kazakhstan and Russia. The authors carried out an analytical review of the current state of production of fortified bakery products on the territory of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan. Anemia has been described as one of the most common consequences of micronutrient deficiencies. The problems associated with anemia lead to serious complications for the health and well-being of people. Lack of folic acid and vitamins in the diet is the cause of cardiovascular disease, maternal and child mortality. Purpose: The article considers the problem of significant deviations in nutrition of almost all groups of the population of Russia and Kazakhstan, regardless of lifestyle, habits or income level, which have an extremely negative effect on the health of the nation: the average life expectancy decreases, the productivity of the working-age population and resistance to diseases decrease. Methods: Based on the studied domestic and foreign technical literature, patent information, an analytical review of the current state and prospects of the production of fortified food products in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan was carried out. Results and their significance: The authors have shown that food fortification is the practice of purposefully increasing the content of vitamins and microelements in food to improve the nutritional quality of food and have a positive effect on human health. The authors considered the question of how the problem of micronutrient deficiency, including iron, is currently being effectively solved in many countries by enriching food products of mass consumption with vitamins and minerals.