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Research
Experts indicate change of belly fat distribution in women with avocados

Experts indicate change of belly fat distribution in women with avocados

Focusing on whether subcutaneous to visceral fat ratio changed with avocado consumptionAccording to a new study from the US-based University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and collaborators, an avocado a day could help redistribute belly fat in

Nutritionals
Average daily Indian diet fulfills only up to 70% of nutrition need: Bayer survey

Average daily Indian diet fulfills only up to 70% of nutrition need: Bayer survey

As high as 73% of doctors and nutritionists agree that deficiencies in the daily diet can be fulfilled by taking a multivitamin - multi-mineral supplement dailyThe multivitamin supplement brand Supradyn, from Bayer’s Consumer Health Division

Ingredients
Givaudan expands global protein innovation network

Givaudan expands global protein innovation network

Hub provides experts and technology to accelerate alternative protein developmentGivaudan has opened a new Protein Hub at its flagship Zurich Innovation Centre in Kemptthal, Switzerland. The Protein Hub builds on Givaudan’s industry leading expertise in

Events
’India Food & Nutrition Innovation Summit 2021’- On 27-28 October

’India Food & Nutrition Innovation Summit 2021’- On 27-28 October

To bring forth innovations in Food & Nutrition domainThe Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with Thinking Forks Consulting, and in association with NuFFooDS Spectrum, is organising "India Food & Nutrition Innovation Summit

Nutritionals
Tribal Affairs Minister initiates nutritional activities in Khunti district, Jharkhand

Tribal Affairs Minister initiates nutritional activities in Khunti district, Jharkhand

Nutrition counselling camp and nutrition seminar organized in Jheelara villageArjun Munda,Tribal Affairs Minister, has initiated Poshan Maah activities of Tribal Affairs Ministry this week with a programme organised in Khunti district, Jharkhand including a pledge

Nutritionals
Poshan Abhiyaan reaches out to Mumbai’s minority communities

Poshan Abhiyaan reaches out to Mumbai’s minority communities

“We want to create a New India, a healthy and disease-free India”: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas NaqviUnion Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Allied Industry
Goodmylk raises Rs 7.3 Cr to increase accessibility of plant-based food

Goodmylk raises Rs 7.3 Cr to increase accessibility of plant-based food

Funds raised in seed round extensionBengaluru-based startup Goodmylk has raised Rs 7.3 crore ($1 million) in an extension of their seed round. This brings the company’s total capital raised till date to $1.8 million. Investors

Research
IISER Bhopal sequences genome of medicinal herb Giloy as a first

IISER Bhopal sequences genome of medicinal herb Giloy as a first

The genome sequence of Giloy could be a breakthrough as the potential therapeutic agent for diseases like COVID-19 in the futureThe Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal scientists have sequenced the genome of Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia),

Ingredients
DSM buys First Choice Ingredients to accelerate growth in F&B

DSM buys First Choice Ingredients to accelerate growth in F&B

The deal is worth $453 millionRoyal DSM has signed an agreement to acquire First Choice Ingredients, a leading supplier of dairy-based savory flavorings for an enterprise value of $453 million. This transaction represents an EV/EBITDA

Allied Industry
Salud Beverages to expand footprint in Goa, Odisha

Salud Beverages to expand footprint in Goa, Odisha

Focusing on robust expansion plans and diverse product portfolioBengaluru-based startup Salud Beverages is all set to expand its footprint into new markets such as Goa and Orissa and additional domestic markets. It will also be adding