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Allied Industry
Diageo donates ethyl alcohol to combat COVID-19

Diageo donates ethyl alcohol to combat COVID-19

Diageo Southeast Asia will donate 60, 000 litres of neutral spirit and make it available at no cost to governments and local manufacturersDiageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, has pledged to donate neutral spirit

Policy
Govt reviews foodgrains distribution during lockdown

Govt reviews foodgrains distribution during lockdown

State Governments to coordinate with millers to ensure availability of wheat flour at their disposalThe Centre has asked the States to ensure that there is no hoarding and price rise of essential commodities during the

Global
FAO rolls out toolkit for smart policymaking during crisis

FAO rolls out toolkit for smart policymaking during crisis

Policy makers can rapidly review and assess options with Food and Agriculture Policy Decision Analysis (FAPDA) platformFood and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has outlined some broad principles - avoid food export bans, bolster social

Research
Singapore cooks up solution to reduce bread waste

Singapore cooks up solution to reduce bread waste

The NUS team has filed a patent for the zero-waste process of making the bread-based probiotic beverageSurplus bread is a major waste problem for bakeries and food retailers. While some unsold bread are donated to

Global
Ingredion to acquire controlling 75% stake in PureCircle

Ingredion to acquire controlling 75% stake in PureCircle

Benefits Customers, Drives Growth Synergies & Significant Savings for Both CompaniesIngredion Incorporated and PureCircle Limited, have announced that they have reached agreement on the terms for Ingredion to acquire a controlling 75% stake in PureCircle,

Ingredients
MGP introduces ProTerra textured proteins

MGP introduces ProTerra textured proteins

ProTerra is especially suited for use in vegetarian/vegan applicationsUS based MGP Ingredients, a leading maker of plant-based proteins and starches, announces the ProTerra™ line of textured proteins. ProTerra expands MGP’s offerings with a new textured

Research
Gujarat scientist develops biofortified carrot variety

Gujarat scientist develops biofortified carrot variety

It is benefitting more than 150 local farmers in Junagadh districtMadhuban Gajar, a biofortified carrot variety with high β-carotene and iron content developed by Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat is

Technologies
Carbios unveils enzymatic recycling technology

Carbios unveils enzymatic recycling technology

Outlines company’s proprietary process for converting plastic waste into new bottleFrench firm Carbios has developed a novel enzyme, which can biologically depolymerize all polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste, followed by an extremely efficient recycling into

Allied Industry
Beam Suntory India stands up for F&B community

Beam Suntory India stands up for F&B community

Beam Suntory India is partnering with the National Restaurant Association of IndiaBeam Suntory, a world leader in premium spirits, has come forward to support the food and beverage community in India at this time of

Research
Research reveals disconnect between Vit D supplements and osteoporotic fractures

Research reveals disconnect between Vit D supplements and osteoporotic fractures

Low vitamin D does not actually cause osteoporotic fracturesA first-of-its-kind study published in AACC’s Clinical Chemistry journal has found that low vitamin D levels alone do not cause osteoporotic fractures. This research could resolve the longstanding debate