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India and WFP sign agreement for fifth tranche of wheat donation to Afghanistan

India and WFP sign agreement for fifth tranche of wheat donation to Afghanistan

The fifth tranche builds upon assistance already delivered by WFP in Afghanistan The Government of India has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the delivery

Beverages
Nestlé unveils first ever soluble coffee

Nestlé unveils first ever soluble coffee

Rising demand for products that allow people to recreate café-style cold coffee experiences at home To cater for the growing number of people who wish to drink cold coffee at home, Nescafé is launching Ice Roast, the brand's

Ingredients
DSM acquires postbiotics pioneer Adare Biome for €275 M

DSM acquires postbiotics pioneer Adare Biome for €275 M

To realise the growth potential of postbiotics Royal DSM, a global science-based leader in health, nutrition and bioscience, has entered into exclusive negotiations with Adare Pharma Solutions in order to acquire French firm Adare Biome,

Food
Apis India expands portfolio with Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Apis India expands portfolio with Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

A step forward by the company in having a broader portfolio In a bid to strengthen its healthy product portfolio, New Delhi-based Apis India has now announced the launch of its brand-new chocolate spread that

Nutritionals
Good Monk collaborates with Indian Dietetic Association, Bangalore Chapter

Good Monk collaborates with Indian Dietetic Association, Bangalore Chapter

To create awareness about Hidden Hunger & Gut Health Superfoods Valley, a nutrition and food-tech startup headquartered in Bengaluru, partnered with the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA), a renowned professional body of qualified dietitians and nutritionists,

Allied Industry
OfBusiness steps into food processing segment with acquisition of Koeleman India

OfBusiness steps into food processing segment with acquisition of Koeleman India

Divestiture is part of the Koeleman Group’s plan to streamline its focus on its core activities B2B marketplace OfBusiness, based in New Delhi, has entered into the food processing sector with an agreement to buy 100% stake

Beverages
Delhi-based startup Proost Beer secures funding worth Rs 8.5 Cr

Delhi-based startup Proost Beer secures funding worth Rs 8.5 Cr

Recent investment from existing and new investors indicating confidence in Proost's business approach and strategy Delhi-based beer brand Proost, owned by Grano69 Beverages, has raised Rs 8.5 crore in a funding round led by Mumbai Angels, Hyderabad

Global
WHO’s trans fat elimination validation programme open for country applications

WHO’s trans fat elimination validation programme open for country applications

Trans fat in our foods is one of the main risk factors for non-communicable diseases Countries can now apply to receive the World Health Organisation (WHO) validation certificate for trans fat elimination. Through this new

Food
Bikano launches jumbo snack packs to push sales

Bikano launches jumbo snack packs to push sales

Launches Chips, Chatax, Crunchy Munchy in 100-gm pack each amidst IPL 2023 Bikano, brand owned by New Delhi-based snack and packaged food manufacturing company Bikanervala, has introduced family or ‘jumbo’ packs of its Chips, Crunchy

Policy
Govt streamlines halal certification process for meat products

Govt streamlines halal certification process for meat products

Procedure for export of non-halal certified meat and meat products will remain unchanged The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the agency of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India has recently issued a