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Big Pharma sees bigger possibilities in Nutra sector

Big Pharma sees bigger possibilities in Nutra sector

The FY20-21 saw a large number of big and small pharma players launching innovative nutrition-based products to help build immunity and overall well-being, on par with the food and supplement giantsOver the years, one of

Allied Industry
Tata Sons acquires majority stake in BigBasket

Tata Sons acquires majority stake in BigBasket

The Tata group is building a digital consumer ecosystem addressing consumer needs across categoriesTata Digital Limited, a 100% subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited has acquired a majority stake in Supermarket Grocery Supplies Private Limited

Global
Canadian dairy firm Saputo announces two acquisitions worth CDN$187 M

Canadian dairy firm Saputo announces two acquisitions worth CDN$187 M

In the Dairy Alternatives and Value-Added Ingredients SegmentsSaputo Inc. has announced two strategic acquisitions in each of the dairy alternatives and value-added ingredients segments, representing a combined investment of approximately CDN$187 million. The first is

Technologies
AI to play pivotal role in Nutra industry: Nutrify Today survey

AI to play pivotal role in Nutra industry: Nutrify Today survey

Nutrify Today survey finds nutrition to become personalized in future, India to lead industry innovationA global industry survey conducted by Mumbai-based Nutrify Today, a nutraceuticals i2c (ideas to commercialization) platform, has found that there is

Remedies
Ayushakti suggests natural remedies to curb mucormycosis

Ayushakti suggests natural remedies to curb mucormycosis

Boost the immune system through natural remediesMumbai-based ayurvedic company Ayushakti has suggested home remedies and natural herbal formulations to boost one’s immune system and fight mucormycosis or black fungus. Dr. Smita Naram, Co-Founder of Ayushakti

Research
Scientists design light-based swabs to keep food processing plants clean

Scientists design light-based swabs to keep food processing plants clean

The amount of light is transformed in the luminometer to relative light unitsBy swiping surfaces in commercial food processing plants with specially designed rapid-testing adenosine triphospate (ATP) swabs – which produce a light similar to

Global
FAO calls for greater sustainability of tea sector

FAO calls for greater sustainability of tea sector

FAO reflects on the need to balance growth and sustainability at all stages of the tea value chainGlobal demand for tea has seen a remarkable increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a new momentum to

Nutritionals
Dabur unveils ayurvedic medicines kit for faster recovery from ongoing infections

Dabur unveils ayurvedic medicines kit for faster recovery from ongoing infections

Dabur KoviRakshak Kit has been developed and launched based on Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelinesDabur India has announced the launch of ‘Dabur Kovi Rakshak Kit’, a combination of time-trusted Ayurvedic Medicines that help

Latest News
APEDA executes export of jackfruits to London

APEDA executes export of jackfruits to London

This was the first APEDA assisted pack house for exports to European UnionIn a major step towards harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonne

Policy
NCDFI raises concern on misbranding of plant-based products as milk

NCDFI raises concern on misbranding of plant-based products as milk

The Delhi high court has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to act on the pleaA petition filed by the National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) says that there are