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Technologies
Government throws open ‘Grand Onion Challenge’ to young professionals

Government throws open ‘Grand Onion Challenge’ to young professionals

To develop low cost and easily replicable technology solutions to reduce post harvested onion losses  The Department of Consumer Affairs conducted a video conference regarding “Grand Onion Challenge” recently with Heads of Educational Institutions, Vice

Latest News
Yakult Danone India inks strategic MoU with NIFTEM, Kundli 

Yakult Danone India inks strategic MoU with NIFTEM, Kundli 

Entails fostering collaborative initiatives in areas of education, skill training and exchange of knowledge With a view to collaborate with well-entrenched partners to propel the benefits of Probiotics, globally acclaimed Probiotic drink manufacturer Yakult Danone India has signed

Allied Industry
Sri Sri Tattva gets approval for herbal drug for mild to moderate COVID-19 therapy

Sri Sri Tattva gets approval for herbal drug for mild to moderate COVID-19 therapy

All the ingredients of the herbal drug NAOQ19 are selected by thorough literature review The Interdisciplinary Technical Review Committee (ITRC) of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, has approved Bengaluru-based Sri Sri Tattva’s NAOQ19 as

Allied Industry
EssEmm Corp unveils Cosmos Nut Butter Grinder, First-of-its-kind in India

EssEmm Corp unveils Cosmos Nut Butter Grinder, First-of-its-kind in India

To be available in the market by October 2022 Cosmos, a brand owned by Coimbatore-based EssEmm Corporation, now reckoned with quality in the hospitality and food processing industry, launches the ‘COSMOS NUT BUTTER GRINDER’ a first-of-its-kind in

Ingredients
Firmenich opens new facility for Food & Beverage customers in US

Firmenich opens new facility for Food & Beverage customers in US

New facility adds additional capabilities enhanced for customer food, beverage & nutrition innovation Firmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company founded in Geneva, Switzerland, has unveiled its newly completed Taste & Beyond Pilot

Global
Canadian firm Saputo expands position in growing specialty cheese categories

Canadian firm Saputo expands position in growing specialty cheese categories

Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products  Saputo Inc. has announced capital investments and consolidation initiatives intended to further streamline its manufacturing footprint in its USA sector. This announcement marks the continuation of the

Research
Colour changing film for easy nitrite detection in foods

Colour changing film for easy nitrite detection in foods

Researchers offer an inexpensive way for consumers to determine nitrite levels in foods Nitrates and nitrites give processed meats their characteristic pink color and robust flavor. Although many consumers want to limit consumption of these

Policy
Intensive surveillance drives across India to check adulteration in edible oils

Intensive surveillance drives across India to check adulteration in edible oils

The campaign will continue till 14th August followed by regulatory actions in allthe cases where any adulteration is reported State/UT Food Safety Departments have started intensive surveillance drives across the country in a nation-wide campaign

Research
Heart disease risk from red meat may stem from gut microbe response: Study

Heart disease risk from red meat may stem from gut microbe response: Study

General consumption of fish, poultry and eggs was not associated with increased cardiovascular risk Chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat may help explain part of the higher risk

Global
PepsiCo and AQUA Carpatica announce strategic agreement

PepsiCo and AQUA Carpatica announce strategic agreement

AQUA Carpatica is a perfect complement to PepsiCo's existing premium beverage portfolio PepsiCo, Inc. has entered into a strategic agreement with premium Romanian spring water AQUA Carpatica under which PepsiCo will own a 20 percent