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Govt unveils skilling programme for SC/ST food processors

Govt unveils skilling programme for SC/ST food processors

MoFPI has identified 41 courses and job rolesMinister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal, informed that MoFPI is planning to start free on-line skilling classes for SC and ST entrepreneurs, in collaboration with National

Policy
Govt launches micro food processing enterprises scheme

Govt launches micro food processing enterprises scheme

To generate total investment of Rs 35,000 crore and 9 lakh skilled and semi-skilled employmentMinister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal has launched the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme on 29th June

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UN World Food Programme partners with IIT-D

UN World Food Programme partners with IIT-D

For enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Government’s food safety nets through operations researchThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) India and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have agreed to combine forces to

Research
PepsiCo, Corteva announce full oat genome sequencing

PepsiCo, Corteva announce full oat genome sequencing

The idea is to produce a super oat variety that’s resilient, with better resistance to diseases and higher nutritional values The full oat genome mapping endeavor was announced by US based companies PepsiCo and Corteva

Nutritionals
Nestlé supports WHO recommendations of breastfeeding

Nestlé supports WHO recommendations of breastfeeding

Nestlé believes breastmilk is the ideal nutrition for babies and it supports and promotes the WHO’s recommendation on breastfeedingThe World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other civil society organizations published

Global
Genova Diagnostics introduces collect-at-home nutritional test

Genova Diagnostics introduces collect-at-home nutritional test

The Metabolomix+ profile identifies complex nutritional insufficienciesUS based Genova Diagnostics introduces a new collect-at-home nutritional test to help support telemedicine practices and provide clinicians a more comprehensive set of options without a blood draw. The

Nutritionals
Creamline Dairy unveils Protein Plus Milk

Creamline Dairy unveils Protein Plus Milk

It is perfectly positioned to address the protein deficiency in IndiaHyderabad based Creamline Dairy Products Limited (CDPL), a leading dairy player in Southern India, has announced the launch of ‘Protein Plus’ Milk. With 30% more

Allied Industry
OZiva raises $5M for deeper market penetration

OZiva raises $5M for deeper market penetration

Investment led by Matrix Partners IndiaMatrix Partners India announced that it has invested $5M in a Series A funding round in Mumbai based startup OZiva, a clean-label, plant-based nutrition brand. The round also saw participation

Nutritionals
P&G Health highlights iron deficiency in Indian women

P&G Health highlights iron deficiency in Indian women

Livogen® tonic’s #RahoStrongIronStrong campaign encourages women to be at their best by overcoming iron deficiencyContinuing its efforts to raise awareness about iron deficiency amongst women in India, Livogen® tonic - a nutritional supplement from Procter

Policy
FSSAI issues directive on honey adulteration

FSSAI issues directive on honey adulteration

To curb adulteration and ensure purity of honey being manufacturedAware of the use of adulterants in the manufacture of honey, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to curb