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Strengthening nutrition security through multi-stakeholder action

Strengthening nutrition security through multi-stakeholder action

Dipanshi Sood, Manager- Health & Nutrition, MicroSave Consulting Street food is deeply woven into India’s social and economic fabric. “Street foods have traditionally been an integral part of Indian society… They represent the rich local

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Why Push for Cruelty-Free Meats? 

Why Push for Cruelty-Free Meats? 

A little over ten years ago, the idea of growing real meat without raising or slaughtering animals sounded like science fiction. Fast forward to today, and cultivated meat is no longer just a bold concept—it’s

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Silkworm as a Top-Class Protein Source

Silkworm as a Top-Class Protein Source

Ankit Alok Bagaria, Co-founder & CEO, Loopworm The global demand has witnessed an increase for sustainable and high-quality protein sources, arising from concerns on environmental impact, the nutritional needs of animals and humans, food security,

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India’s Response to US Trade Disruptions

India’s Response to US Trade Disruptions

Dhruv Saxena, Senior Consultant, Agri-Food & Nutrition Growth Advisory, Frost & Sullivan In a significant shift in US trade policy, the introduction of reciprocal tariffs by the United States, particularly a 26 per cent levy

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How Technological Breakthroughs are Redefining Food Safety Landscape

How Technological Breakthroughs are Redefining Food Safety Landscape

Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Director, Advanced SciTech Foodborne diseases have a significant impact on global health and are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality each year. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),

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Tapping Exotic Mushrooms for Medicinal Value

Tapping Exotic Mushrooms for Medicinal Value

You have likely noticed mushrooms are trending lately if you have spent any time digging the wellness rabbit hole. Not psychoactive mushrooms, though those are also interesting; instead, we are discussing medicinal mushrooms. Traditional medicine

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Cutting Down Obesity with Nutraceuticals & Therapies

Cutting Down Obesity with Nutraceuticals & Therapies

India’s obesity saga continues and is alarming, thanks to junk foods, lifestyle disorders, etc. With the launch of anti-obesity drugs, experts are cautioning about the side effects while advocating for a change in eating patterns.

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How Medical Cannabis Can Transform India’s Wellness Economy and Farmer Incomes

How Medical Cannabis Can Transform India’s Wellness Economy and Farmer Incomes

Shivam Singhee,Co- Founder & CEO at Awshad Every year on World Cannabis Day on 20th April, debates about cannabis take centre stage across policy tables, scientific circles, and increasingly economic forums. The cannabis discussion is

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Enhancing Bioavailability of Bone Health Supplements

Enhancing Bioavailability of Bone Health Supplements

Arun Kedia, Managing Director, VAV Lipids Bones are structural organs known for keeping other organs safe and regulating hormones. Sadly, several factors, diseases and skeletal disorders can adversely affect bone tissue, affecting mobility and sometimes

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Bridging the Protein Gap with Soyabean in India

Bridging the Protein Gap with Soyabean in India

Jaison John, Managing Committee Member of CLFMA, Country Team Lead – India US Soybean Export Council India, with its vast population and diverse dietary preferences, is confronted with a significant protein gap, creating an urgent need for