World Food Programme (WFP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to address malnutrition in deprived pockets under the title ’1000 days partnership against malnutrition.’ Finbarr Curran, Country
Scientists at National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune, have identified a yeast strain that can improve absorption of phosphorus and make other vital minerals bioavailable. Phosphorus deficiency can lead to several health complications. Many a times
Animal welfare organisation Humane Society International (HSI) India and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad have joined hands to develop laboratory grown meat in India. The partnership looks to promote the
Cutting down on the intake of salt can go a long way in preventing kidney diseases at a young age, say health experts. Kidney failure is among the top five major causes of death in
Flyers from Pune airport will soon be able to enjoy a wider variety of food options. From April 11, three new food and beverage outlets will start operations inside the terminal building. “The Pune airport
Former F1 racer Narain Karthikeyan’s agrilogistics venture, Leap India food and logistics, has raised $10 million in equity funding from Neev Fund, a co-investment platform promoted by UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) and State
In order to address the rising incidence of Vitamin ‘D’Deficiencies (VDD), particularly amongst the young people, FSSAI has launched a unique initiative, ‘Project Dhoop’ in association with NCERT, NDMC and North MCD Schools. Supported by
A global feed additives player with a strong science based product portfolio, Germany based EW Nutrition has concluded an agreement to acquire 51 per cent of the shares in ICON, a company specialized in feed solutions
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal recently inaugurated the second mega food park in Uttarakhand at Mahuakhera Ganj village, Kashipur in Udham Singh Nagar district. The park- M/s Himalayan Mega Food Park
The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a special incentive of Rs 265 per quintal on wheat and Rs 100 per quintal for chana, masoor and mustard sold in the 2018 rabi marketing season. This is