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Research
Human cells take in less protein from plant-based ‘meat’ than from chicken: Study

Human cells take in less protein from plant-based ‘meat’ than from chicken: Study

Lab tests have shown that proteins in substitutes don't break down into peptides as well as those from meats Many people have now embraced the plant-based meat movement. Plants high in protein, such as soybeans,

Global
FAO report shows pathways for decarbonising agrifood systems

FAO report shows pathways for decarbonising agrifood systems

Agrifood system emissions account for 21 percent to 37 percent of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions depending on estimates A new report from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Food

Research
Scientists develop antimicrobial, plant-based food wrap to replace plastic

Scientists develop antimicrobial, plant-based food wrap to replace plastic

Starch-based fibres enhance protection and reduce spoilage Aiming to produce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic food wrap and containers, a Rutgers scientist has developed a biodegradable, plant-based coating that can be sprayed on foods, guarding

Food
Namdhari’s Group steps into ready-to-cook segment

Namdhari’s Group steps into ready-to-cook segment

Launches Idly Dosa batter, Millet Dosa batter and Dry Chutney powder variants The Namdhari’s Group has recently added new product offerings to its portfolio with the launch of two new varieties of ready-to-make batters and

Ingredients
Roquette launches new rice protein

Roquette launches new rice protein

Company extends its NUTRALYS plant protein range to better address consumer demand for healthier food French firm Roquette, a global leader in plant-based ingredients and a pioneer of plant proteins, has announced the launch of two rice

Policy
Government revises guidelines to facilitate movement of surplus production of millets to other states

Government revises guidelines to facilitate movement of surplus production of millets to other states

Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates the National Conference on Millets Union Minister of State for M/o Food Processing Industries, Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the National Conference on Millets on the theme ‘The Future Super Food for

Global
Carlsberg makes fully recyclable bottles available to consumers in largest ever trial

Carlsberg makes fully recyclable bottles available to consumers in largest ever trial

The bottle is 100% bio-based apart from the cap, which is currently needed to ensure the quality of the product, and together the bottle and cap are fully recyclable In its largest pilot to date,

Food
Japan’s ISE Foods announces high-quality egg production in India

Japan’s ISE Foods announces high-quality egg production in India

ISE Foods now has transferred its technology and know-how to India Japan’s largest and world’s 5th largest egg producer, ISE Foods Inc., (Ise Egg) has launched the production and sales of its quality eggs, ISE Egg Premium, in India through ISE-Suzuki Egg

Food
AAK inks MoU with BVeg Foods to propel plant-based meat ecosystem

AAK inks MoU with BVeg Foods to propel plant-based meat ecosystem

Plant-based meats are gaining traction in India, given the increase in awareness of such products and their benefits AAK, India’s leading manufacturer of specialty oils and fats, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to

Events
Mega Buyer-Seller Meet in Guwahati showcases local food products

Mega Buyer-Seller Meet in Guwahati showcases local food products

Organised under One District One Product Initiative, in collaboration with Ministry of DoNER With the vision to promote sustainable trade and create market linkages, a mega buyer-seller meet was organized under One District One Product