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Britannia’s CSR arm strengthens focus on child malnutrition

Britannia’s CSR arm strengthens focus on child malnutrition

To benefit marginalized sections of society in over 300 villages across 8 states this yearAs a part of its on-going commitment, the CSR arm of India’s leading bakery foods company Britannia, the Britannia Nutrition Foundation

Policy
APEDA organises mango export promotion programme in Dubai

APEDA organises mango export promotion programme in Dubai

APEDA has been initiating measures to boost mango exports from the non-traditional regions and statesThe Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with India embassy and the Abu Dhabi-based importer LuLu group,

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Study indicates whole grains may protect against heart disease

Study indicates whole grains may protect against heart disease

Eating Whole Grains Linked to Smaller Increases in Waist Size, Blood Pressure, Blood SugarMiddle- to older-aged adults who ate at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller increases in waist size, blood pressure,

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Fermented foods boost microbiome diversity & improves immune responses: Study

Fermented foods boost microbiome diversity & improves immune responses: Study

The researchers plan to conduct studies in mice to investigate the molecular mechanisms by which diets alter the microbiome and reduce inflammatory proteinsA diet rich in fermented foods enhances the diversity of gut microbes and

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2021 offers unique opportunity for advancing food security and nutrition: UN report

2021 offers unique opportunity for advancing food security and nutrition: UN report

Malnutrition persisted in all its forms, with children paying a high price in 2020While the pandemic’s impact has yet to be fully mapped, a multi-agency report estimates that around a tenth of the global population

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US invests $500 M for expanded meat & poultry processing capacity

US invests $500 M for expanded meat & poultry processing capacity

The new effort will strengthen the food system and create new market opportunitiesUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it intends to make significant investments to expand processing capacity and increase competition in meat

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India extends footprint of mango exports to newer countries

India extends footprint of mango exports to newer countries

A consignment of GI certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda district of West Bengal was exported recently to BahrainIndia has expanded its footprint of mango exports to the newer countries this season, notwithstanding logistical

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Study links modified ketogenic diet with brain tumors

Study links modified ketogenic diet with brain tumors

The small study found that the diet was safe and feasible for people with brain tumors called astrocytomasA modified ketogenic diet may be worth exploring for people with brain tumors, according to a new study

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Shoolini University discovers bacterial biopigment with food coloring, preservation properties

Shoolini University discovers bacterial biopigment with food coloring, preservation properties

An advantage of using pigments of microbial origin is, unlike certain plant or fruit dyes, their production is not dependent on seasonal fluctuationsA team of researchers from Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh, have discovered a psychrophilic bacterial strain,

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Cabinet announces new appointments for Ayush Ministry

Cabinet announces new appointments for Ayush Ministry

Assam-based Sarbananda Sonowal has been given the charge of Ayush MinistryIn the reshuffle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet that underwent a reboot today, Assam-based Sarbananda Sonowal has been given the charge of Ayush Ministry (Ayurveda,