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Synthetic Biology: Changing the Way You Grow and Eat Your Food!

Synthetic Biology: Changing the Way You Grow and Eat Your Food!

Suraj Nair, Lead (TechSprouts), Ankur Capital How do we feed 10 billion people by 2050? Sounds simple enough? Produce more food, right? Sadly, it isn't as straightforward as it seems. Agriculture is one of the

Interview
“Key stakeholders remain unaware or partially aware of the need for FoPL regulation in India”

“Key stakeholders remain unaware or partially aware of the need for FoPL regulation in India”

Throughout 2022, there has been a persistent demand for mandatory simplified front of the pack labelling (FoPL) regulation to be notified by the food regulation- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) at the

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An Alternative Dairy Perspective of India

An Alternative Dairy Perspective of India

Yashvanthraa Mohanraj, Founder & CEO, Progo Foods Amod Ashok Salgaonkar, Co-founder & COO, A2S2 Enterprises The Indian subcontinent is currently experiencing the emergence of a novel plant-based food industry inclusive of plant-based dairy and its yogurt

Food
What’s Feeding Eating Disorder Epidemic?

What’s Feeding Eating Disorder Epidemic?

Although there has been a constant surge in the rate of eating disorders (EDs) across India, there is surprisingly very little scholarly literature available about it, within the country, as the area remains significantly under-researched

Ingredients
Can blockchain unblock food ingredients supply chain?

Can blockchain unblock food ingredients supply chain?

With the increasing popularity of plant-based foods, new supply chain challenges are on the rise with regard to the traceability of ingredients. According to The Good Food Institute, plant-based meat alternatives are projected to account

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Why India is in urgent need for nutrition security

Why India is in urgent need for nutrition security

Dr B Sesikeran MD, Former Director, ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition & a supporter of the ‘Right To Protein’ initiative With India celebrating ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2022’, it is an opportune time to relook at the

Events
FICCI & GFI India to host Smart Protein Summit 2022 in New Delhi

FICCI & GFI India to host Smart Protein Summit 2022 in New Delhi

To serve as a novel platform that highlights smart protein’s untapped potential The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and Good Food Institute India (GFI India) are jointly organizing the ‘Smart Protein Summit 2022’ with the support of

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Major Abu Dhabi Conference to offer ‘Opportunity to Reshape World Food System’

Major Abu Dhabi Conference to offer ‘Opportunity to Reshape World Food System’

Bringing Largest Network of Fresh Food Suppliers to Region in October The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference 2022, which will be held in the Middle East for the first time in October, offers

Nutritionals
Experts emphasise on vitamin D for improving immuno nutrition levels

Experts emphasise on vitamin D for improving immuno nutrition levels

90% of doctors, IT professionals vitamin D deficient Despite India being blessed with abundant sunshine throughout the year, vitamin D deficiency is widespread among the population, Dr Sanjay Kalra, President-Elect of the South Asian Federation

Beverages
Molson Coors expands agreement with Coca-Cola for RTD cocktails

Molson Coors expands agreement with Coca-Cola for RTD cocktails

For launching Topo Chico spirited line of canned cocktails Molson Coors Beverage Company has expanded its exclusive agreement with The Coca-Cola Company to develop and commercialize Topo Chico Spirited, a line of spirit-based, ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails inspired