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World Food Programme Chief visits India, hails partnership with govt

World Food Programme Chief visits India, hails partnership with govt

WFP has been working in India since 1963, with work transitioning from food distribution to technical assistance since the country achieved self-sufficiency in cereal production The United Nations World Food Programme’s Executive Director, David Beasley,

Policy
India-Mauritius to work closely with other countries for food security

India-Mauritius to work closely with other countries for food security

Mauritius Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security, Maneesh Gobin calls on Union Agriculture Minister Tomar The Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security of Mauritius,Maneesh Gobin, called on the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,

Research
Potassium-rich foods to improve women’s heart health: Study

Potassium-rich foods to improve women’s heart health: Study

The study revealed that potassium helps preserve heart health, and that women benefit more than men Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to

Beverages
India’s first protein water startup set to launch 3 new products

India’s first protein water startup set to launch 3 new products

Carefully formulated and tested in a European lab led by a team of food technologists Redefining the beverage industry and bringing all of the nutrients and proteins right into the palm of your hand in

Research
Study links moderate drinking to brain changes and cognitive decline

Study links moderate drinking to brain changes and cognitive decline

This is the largest study to date of moderate alcohol consumption and iron accumulation Consumption of seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with higher iron levels in the brain, according to

Global
Collaborative actions needed for access to enough nutritious food: FAO

Collaborative actions needed for access to enough nutritious food: FAO

Many of the necessary frameworks in place to transform agrifood systems, but there is more to be done Bold, scaled and collaborative actions are needed so that everyone everywhere has access to enough nutritious food

Beverages
Rising preference for RTD cocktails in India stymied by low availability: Report

Rising preference for RTD cocktails in India stymied by low availability: Report

Indian RTD segment is growing at a CAGR of 10.3% As the third largest alcoholic beverage market, India represents one of the most compelling spirits opportunities in the world. Within this, the alcoholic ready to

Allied Industry
Indus Valley launches cast iron seasoning oil in collaboration with Koparo

Indus Valley launches cast iron seasoning oil in collaboration with Koparo

Offers a high-efficacy blend of various vegetable oils with advanced seasoning properties Chennai-based startup Indus valley has launched the new limited-edition Cast-Iron Seasoning Oil, a go-to product for millennial kitchens. The launch takes place in

Policy
Centre restores rice procurement operations in Telangana

Centre restores rice procurement operations in Telangana

Government of India has now restored the delivery of rice under Central Pool The Centre has decided to restore rice procurement operations in Central pool (by Food Corporation of India-FCI & by State under Decentralised

Research
Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression: Study

Vitamin B6 supplements could reduce anxiety and depression: Study

Further research is needed to identify other nutrition-based interventions that benefit mental wellbeing Scientists at the University of Reading in the UK measured the impact of high doses of Vitamin B6 on young adults and