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Merck Life Science introduces F&B segment for BioMonitoring

Merck Life Science introduces F&B segment for BioMonitoring

Food safety plays a vital role in the F&B ecosystem, and is crucial to increase awareness among people about the significance of food safety Merck Life Science's BioMonitoring business has introduced its Food and Beverage

Interview
“Events like AAHAR fair helps us to network, learn, and grow in the Indian food market”

“Events like AAHAR fair helps us to network, learn, and grow in the Indian food market”

Rajiv Jaisinghani, Managing Director, Meatzza The size of the processed meat market in India, specifically the consumer side of the business where direct consumers purchase and consume the products, is estimated to be in the

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Why the future of sustainable food in India is upcycling

Why the future of sustainable food in India is upcycling

Food waste is a significant concern in developing countries such as India, where approximately $14 billion worth of crops are wasted each year due to poor cold chain and disorganised logistics. In such a scenario,

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Rationale for Ramping up Food Testing Labs

Rationale for Ramping up Food Testing Labs

Food adulteration has long been a significant concern in India. High-profile cases involving Nestle’s Maggi noodles and honey from established Indian brands such as Dabur and Patanjali are among the most controversial, sparking public outrage.

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Salt, Hypertension and increasing NCDs: A key challenge in Achieving SDGs

Salt, Hypertension and increasing NCDs: A key challenge in Achieving SDGs

George Cheriyan, Consumer activist and an expert on Food Safety The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 is to ensure health and promote well-being for everyone. SDG 3 focuses on good health and well-being as essential

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Marico Board re-appoints Saugata Gupta as MD and CEO

Marico Board re-appoints Saugata Gupta as MD and CEO

Under his leadership, the company has won several accolades and prestigious awards Saugata Gupta has been re-appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mumbai-based FMCG firm Marico for a 2-year

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Manjushree Packtek buys Jallan Polypack to boost sustainable paper container industry in India

Manjushree Packtek buys Jallan Polypack to boost sustainable paper container industry in India

Commanding a strong brand presence in the sustainable packaging segment Bengaluru-based Manjushree Packtek has announced the acquisition of Jallan Polypack, a well-known name in the sustainable paper cups packaging segment in India. The strategic acquisition

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Mondelez elevates India head Deepak Iyer to lead AMEA biz

Mondelez elevates India head Deepak Iyer to lead AMEA biz

Iyer has over three decades of experience in sales, marketing and general management American multinational firm Mondelez International has elevated its India & Southeast Asia head Deepak Iyer as Executive Vice President and President, Asia

Food
Sugar Watchers raises Rs 3.6 Cr to enhance distribution & marketing

Sugar Watchers raises Rs 3.6 Cr to enhance distribution & marketing

Sugar Watchers has developed patent backed and clinically tested Low GI foods Gurugram-based startup Sugar Watchers, a health food brand focused on beating the problem of diabetes, has raised Rs 3.6 crore in a recent

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Reliance partners with Ceylon Beverage for packaging of Campa cans

Reliance partners with Ceylon Beverage for packaging of Campa cans

Campa is preparing for a national rollout following its acquisition by Reliance Consumer from the Pure Drinks Group last year Reliance Consumer Products has entered into a strategic partnership with Ceylon Beverage International, one of