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Research
Scientists decode chemistry of nutritional wealth in brown rice

Scientists decode chemistry of nutritional wealth in brown rice

Ester compound cycloartenyl ferulate to be chiefly responsible for the health-promoting effects of brown rice In a recent study led by Professor Yoshimasa Nakamura from the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University,

Food
NIC Ice Cream launches Waffle Cones

NIC Ice Cream launches Waffle Cones

Mumbai-based startup brand's Waffle Cones are available in packs of 5 NIC Honestly Crafted Ice Creams, a brand owned by Walko Food Company, has announced the launch of its newest product, NIC Waffle Cones. These

Events
Two-day Millets Conclave at Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh brings all stakeholders together

Two-day Millets Conclave at Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh brings all stakeholders together

The event witnessed the presence of micro food processing enterprises, self-help groups (SHGs), farmer producer organisations (FPOs), producer cooperatives A Millets Conclave was held in Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh on 22-23 January, 2023, inaugurated by Kolagatla

Supplier
Waters Corp introduces world’s first lateral flow strip test for detection of Glyphosate in grains

Waters Corp introduces world’s first lateral flow strip test for detection of Glyphosate in grains

New product enables accurate, on-site testing of one the world’s most used pesticides  Waters Corporation has introduced Glyphosate-V, the world’s first lateral flow strip test for fully quantitative detection of Glyphosate in grains and water samples.

Events
International Trade Fair ‘Millets & Organics 2023’ takes place in Bengaluru

International Trade Fair ‘Millets & Organics 2023’ takes place in Bengaluru

Calling farmers in large numbers to diversify their crops with millets Millets & Organics 2023 – International Trade Fair kicked off in Thripuravasini, Bengaluru on 20th January, divided in multiple segments including exhibition, pavilion, B2B networking

Nutritionals
Rockefeller Foundation and WFP launch initiative to strengthen school meals for children in India

Rockefeller Foundation and WFP launch initiative to strengthen school meals for children in India

Promoting the procurement of highly nutritious food to make children healthier  The United Nations World Food Programme has announced a $ 10.7 million grant from The Rockefeller Foundation to help vulnerable children get better access

Policy
Government to now hold Mega Food Event from 3rd to 5th Nov 2023

Government to now hold Mega Food Event from 3rd to 5th Nov 2023

Recent roundtable with Embassies and High Commissions in India on the activities related to the Mega Food Event 2023 Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Anita Praveen chaired a roundtable interaction with Foreign Missions

Food
Snacking preferred over traditional mealtime: Mondelēz shares new data

Snacking preferred over traditional mealtime: Mondelēz shares new data

Consumers are willing to pay a premium for sustainable snacks Mondelēz International has announced the launch of the fourth annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study examining annual insights on how consumers

Supplier
Maspex first to offer domeTwist TC for SIG’s unique carton bottle combidome

Maspex first to offer domeTwist TC for SIG’s unique carton bottle combidome

 Offering consumers the opportunity to play their part in minimising plastic waste leakage Maspex Wadowice Group, one of the largest food manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe, continues its close partnership with SIG as it

Global
Highest cost for healthy diet in Latin America and the Caribbean: UN Report

Highest cost for healthy diet in Latin America and the Caribbean: UN Report

131 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean cannot access a healthy diet A new United Nations report finds that 22.5 percent of the Latin America and the Caribbean population cannot afford a healthy