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Pashupati Kumar Paras gets charge of Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Pashupati Kumar Paras gets charge of Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Paras is the younger brother of Ram Vilas PaswanIn the reshuffle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet that underwent a reboot today, Pashupati Kumar Paras has got the charge of Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). 

Opinion
Food equipment manufacturers must play catch-up with foreign behemoths

Food equipment manufacturers must play catch-up with foreign behemoths

There is a need to adopt new methods, technology, and machinery for the food processing industry with least impact on sensory qualities such as colour and texture. But due to the dearth of advanced technology

Research
Study links monthly migraines with higher fish oil diet

Study links monthly migraines with higher fish oil diet

Consuming a diet with more fish fats, less vegetable oils can reduce migraine headachesA diet higher in fatty fish helped frequent migraine sufferers reduce their monthly number of headaches and intensity of pain compared to

Events
ASSOCHAM brings Virtual Session on Millets 2021: Status and Way Forward

ASSOCHAM brings Virtual Session on Millets 2021: Status and Way Forward

The session will focus on the policy interventions required to promote the production of millets crops in IndiaIndia currently has around 14 million hectares of land under millets cultivation These areas include Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,

Supplier
Siegwerk unveils next-gen of sustainable water-based inks for packaging

Siegwerk unveils next-gen of sustainable water-based inks for packaging

The new product range is formulated with renewable and natural componentsGerman firm Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, is now offering a new generation

Global
Danone acquires majority stake in Harmless Harvest

Danone acquires majority stake in Harmless Harvest

Builds on Prior Investment and Strengthens PartnershipDanone Manifesto Ventures (DMV) has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Harmless Harvest, a leader in organic coconut-based products including coconut water and dairy-free coconut yogurt

Ingredients
Tate & Lyle expands operations in fruit preparation market in Brazil

Tate & Lyle expands operations in fruit preparation market in Brazil

Announces a new long-term partnership in Brazil with AGRANA FruitBritish supplier of food and beverage ingredients Tate & Lyle has announced a new long-term partnership in Brazil with AGRANA Fruit, a global leader in fruit

Policy
Centre reduces duty on Crude Palm Oil by 5%

Centre reduces duty on Crude Palm Oil by 5%

DFPD recommends removal of the restriction on import of RBD PalmoleinIn order to bring relief to the consumers and reduce the edible oil prices, Centre has reduced the duty on Crude Palm Oil (CPO) by

Allied Industry
Namyaa Skincare launches first-of-its-kind products using turmeric, sandalwood

Namyaa Skincare launches first-of-its-kind products using turmeric, sandalwood

First-of-its-kind Haldi and Chandan Intimate Hygiene Wash & Intimate Lightening SerumNew Delhi-based startup brand Namyaa Skincare has added two more products into its own kitty which is one of its kinds in India and Namyaa

Allied Industry
Bengaluru-based startup Gourmet Garden raises Rs 25 Cr in latest round

Bengaluru-based startup Gourmet Garden raises Rs 25 Cr in latest round

Aims to broaden portfolio with additional fresh categoriesGourmet Garden, the first full-range zero-contamination fruits and vegetables (F&V) brand in the country, has announced its latest round of funding of Rs 25 Crores led by Beyond