Researchers from the University of Illinois College of Engineering, US have developed a way of delivering curcumin so that it can be effective as a therapeutic agent for cancer. Although curcumin’s anti-cancer effect is
The Indian fertiliser cooperative IFFCO has joined hands with Spanish firm Congelados De Navarra to set up a Rs 325 crore greenfield food processing unit in Ludhiana district in Punjab. The $220 million Spanish
A group of top global retailers and food companies have been working with IBM on testing blockchain technology to improve traceability in their supply chains. The companies include Nestlé, Unilever, and Walmart. Now CIO Journal
Researchers found that replacing rice, potatoes, and other starchy side dishes with lentils can significantly lower blood sugar levels. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers at the University of
Online food delivery platform Zomato has announced its expansion of operations to seven cities including Dehradun, Agra, Patna, Mysore, Ranchi, Raipur and Aurangabad, making its presence stronger in tier II cities. “We’re heads down focused
Osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain are serious health concerns for postmenopausal women. Researchers from the University of Missouri now have discovered through a new animal study that soy protein found in food might
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday launched RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil), an initiative that will enable collection and conversion of used cooking oil to bio-diesel. The initiative has been
Mumbai’s Group of Tuberculosis Hospitals, Sewri, is planning to cultivate spirulina a blue-green algae in its premises as a health supplement for its patients. Authorities propose to create an artificial pond on the premises
J R Simplot Company announced the agreement with DowDuPont Inc. and the Broad Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University, developers of the nascent gene editing technology. Simplot is the
In order to ensure the residents can enjoy safe and healthy products under Mission Tandrust Punjab, Punjab Dairy Development Board (PPDB) has decided to offer free testing facility of milk in its offices and training