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CPRI develops antioxidant rich potato variety

CPRI develops antioxidant rich potato variety

The tubers are easy to cook, free from after cooking discolouration and have mealy textureICAR- Central Potato Research Institute in Shimla has developed a new antioxidant rich potato variety. Kufri Neelkanth is a new table

Allied Industry
Tyson Foods buys 40% stake in Brazilian poultry company

Tyson Foods buys 40% stake in Brazilian poultry company

Continues its Global Growth StrategyAs part of its global growth strategy, Tyson Foods, Inc. has reached an agreement to invest in the foods division of Grupo Vibra, a Brazilian producer and exporter of poultry products.

Global
Valeo Foods acquires chips biz from Campbell for £66 M

Valeo Foods acquires chips biz from Campbell for £66 M

Campbell’s European Chips Business includes UK-based Kettle Foods Limited and Netherlands-based Yellow Chips B.V.Campbell Soup Company announced it has signed an agreement for the intended sale of its European Chips Business to Valeo Foods, a portfolio

Others
NABI inks MoU with Central University of Haryana

NABI inks MoU with Central University of Haryana

Agreed to share their respective research and development (R&D) facilitiesThe National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), Mohali and Central University of Haryana (CUH), Haryana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake joint research work

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Health Minister stresses on right and healthy nutrition

Health Minister stresses on right and healthy nutrition

Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses 72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East AsiaDr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare recently inaugurated the ‘72nd Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East

Ingredients
CP Kelco expands gum production capabilities

CP Kelco expands gum production capabilities

Making a significant investment to increase capacity at its Okmulgee, Oklahoma, biogums production facilityCP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, has announced that it is expanding its gellan gum production capabilities in the

Global
DSM completes creation of Vitamin E Joint Venture with Nenter

DSM completes creation of Vitamin E Joint Venture with Nenter

The JV now owns and will operate the vitamin E production facilities in Jingzhou, Hubei, ChinaRoyal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has completed the creation of a 75/25 joint

Research
Nuts may improve metabolic profile of fat cells

Nuts may improve metabolic profile of fat cells

The study also revealed novel anti-inflammatory functions of these nuts.A recent study in Spain, funded by the International Nut & Dried Fruit Council, published in the journal Communications Biology, showed that some nuts such as walnuts

Policy
Paswan critically examines food production and availability

Paswan critically examines food production and availability

Minutely examines production, availability and consumption of all pulses, oilseeds and OnionsThe Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan has critically and minutely examined the production, availability, consumption pattern, import

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Multipronged strategy to improve nutrition ecosystem

Multipronged strategy to improve nutrition ecosystem

CII’s Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence organised the National Nutrition ConclaveIn order to address the critical issues of malnutrition, a multipronged strategy involving intersection of the agriculture, health, and nutrition needs to be developed.