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IIT-M identifies molecular mechanism to convert sea-water into drinking water

IIT-M identifies molecular mechanism to convert sea-water into drinking water

Extremely useful in the design of novel RO (reverse osmosis) systems that utilise carbon nanotubes-based membranesResearchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have identified the possible molecular mechanisms in water flow through a

Allied Industry
Industry experiments to enhance nutritional profile of biscuits

Industry experiments to enhance nutritional profile of biscuits

The challenge is to improve the nutritional profile, including a reduction in fat and sugar content and enhancement of fiberBiscuits are ready-to-eat, pocket-friendly, and conventional food that makes them the most popular bakery products worldwide.

Ingredients
Roquette unveils world’s largest pea protein plant

Roquette unveils world’s largest pea protein plant

“Plant for the Future” boosts global plant-based food revolutionRoquette celebrated the opening of the world’s largest pea protein plant, further extending its leadership position to meet surging global demand for alternative proteins. The new “Plant

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Medical fraternity receives training on food safety and healthy diets

Medical fraternity receives training on food safety and healthy diets

Training of trainers program for the medical fraternityA master training workshop was conducted at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Headquarters, Delhi for IMA Standing Committee and the master trainers from various State chapters towards ensuring

Events
FSSAI marks another effort with ’Eat Right Mela’ and ’Walkathon’ events

FSSAI marks another effort with ’Eat Right Mela’ and ’Walkathon’ events

The Mela was an opportunity for the people to engage in various activities related to food safety and hygieneThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has marked another effort on November 17 and

Policy
MoFPI inks MoU with Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying

MoFPI inks MoU with Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying

To achieve the goal for income generation for sustainable development of rural poorAtul Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Animal husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Pushpa Subrahmanyam, Secretary, Ministry of

Global
UN backs plan to ensure regular healthy meal for school children by 2030

UN backs plan to ensure regular healthy meal for school children by 2030

Globally, more than 150 million children are still missing out on meals and essential health and nutrition servicesUnited Nations (UN) agencies have announced their strong support for an international coalition aiming to rapidly improve the

Beverages
Horlicks taps into diabetes segment with launch of ’Horlicks Diabetes Plus’

Horlicks taps into diabetes segment with launch of ’Horlicks Diabetes Plus’

The major life changes that come with diabetes have led to dissonance with consumers constantly looking for solutions to help manage diabetes betterThe Horlicks Plus range, a set of specialized brands formulated by the Hindustan Unilever Limited

Events
CFTRI to hold workshop on ’Antimicrobial resistance in food chain’

CFTRI to hold workshop on ’Antimicrobial resistance in food chain’

To highlight the recent developments in the field of antimicrobial resistance in food chainThe Department of Microbiology and Fermentation Technology at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, with the Indian Council of Medical

Research
Obesity raises risk of gum disease: Study

Obesity raises risk of gum disease: Study

Obesity may raise the risk of periodontal bone lossChronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new