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WFP, BISP join hands to tackle malnutrition

WFP, BISP join hands to tackle malnutrition

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

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NCL scientists to boost mineral bioavailability

NCL scientists to boost mineral bioavailability

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

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CCMB teams up with HSI for lab grown meat

CCMB teams up with HSI for lab grown meat

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

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Cut down the intake of salt to prevent kidney failure

Cut down the intake of salt to prevent kidney failure

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

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From 11 April new food outlets to be operational in Pune airport

From 11 April new food outlets to be operational in Pune airport

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

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Narain Karthikeyan’s agri-logistics firm raises $10 million from Neev fund

Narain Karthikeyan’s agri-logistics firm raises $10 million from Neev fund

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

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FSSAI launches ’Project Dhoop’ to address Vitamin D deficiencies

FSSAI launches ’Project Dhoop’ to address Vitamin D deficiencies

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

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EW Nutrition, ICON form a strategic partnership

EW Nutrition, ICON form a strategic partnership

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

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Minister inaugurates Uttarakhand’s second mega food park

Minister inaugurates Uttarakhand’s second mega food park

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

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Madhya Pradesh govt. declares cash incentives for farmers

Madhya Pradesh govt. declares cash incentives for farmers

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