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We aim to start dairy processing by April 2025

We aim to start dairy processing by April 2025

Ashish Khandelwal, Managing Director, B.L. Agro Industries, Bareilly Based in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, B.L. Agro Industries Ltd began as a mustard trading house in the 1950s. Currently, it is among the top FMCG companies known

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The FSSAI should adopt a ‘whole of government’ approach, ensuring the entire food value chain aligns towards keeping contaminants out

The FSSAI should adopt a ‘whole of government’ approach, ensuring the entire food value chain aligns towards keeping contaminants out

Prof Smita S Lele, Department of Food Engineering and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai Dr Smita Lele is a renowned expert in the field of food science and technology, with a distinguished career spanning

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We are committed to leading the way towards a fully circular packaging system

We are committed to leading the way towards a fully circular packaging system

Vandana Tandan, Head of Markets, India and Bangladesh, SIG Combibloc India, Noida Packaging that delivers safe, affordable, shelf-stable nutrition – with a smaller carbon footprint than other packaging types like plastic bottles, glass bottles, or

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Donkey milk: Ancient elixir gains modern popularity

Donkey milk: Ancient elixir gains modern popularity

Hitesh Rathi, Founder of Aadvik Foods Donkey milk has been consumed for over 10 thousand years, but it has recently gained popularity again due to its various health benefits that go beyond its nutritional value

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The need is for honest food labelling to strengthen consumer trust

The need is for honest food labelling to strengthen consumer trust

Rashida Vapiwala, Founder, LabelBlind Food Labelling is an effective tool to protect consumer health in terms of food safety and nutrition. With the increase in global trade and a shift away from the traditional face-to-face

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A strong system must oversee the quality and safety of herbal products before their launch

A strong system must oversee the quality and safety of herbal products before their launch

Karthik Kondepudi, Partner & CEO, Herbochem Ashwagandha, an adaptogenic herb revered in Ayurveda for centuries, is renowned for its ability to promote balanced mental and physical well-being. However, Herbochem, a key player in the herbal

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While there’s immense potential in industry-academia collaborations, it’s relatively underexplored in India

While there’s immense potential in industry-academia collaborations, it’s relatively underexplored in India

Vijayaraghvan Venugopal, CEO, Fast&Up The demand for sports nutrition products is increasing rapidly, driven by a rise in health consciousness, an upswing in sports activities, and the growing popularity of fitness culture. The market is

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Indian consumers are gradually exploring CBD for its medicinal and wellness benefits

Indian consumers are gradually exploring CBD for its medicinal and wellness benefits

Richa Jaggi, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Awshad Due to its potential health benefits and the legalisation of hemp growing in some areas, Cannabidiol or CBD, has recently gained popularity in India. Many homegrown brands

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The bakery sector is now attracting increased attention from investors

The bakery sector is now attracting increased attention from investors

Aditi Handa, Co-founder & Head Chef, The Baker’s Dozen (TBD) According to data compiled by Tracxn, December 2023 emerged as the most active month for risk capital investors. During this month, Indian startups attracted above

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Challenges associated with nutraceuticals need to be resolved within the umbrella of food and FSSAI, not CDSCO

Challenges associated with nutraceuticals need to be resolved within the umbrella of food and FSSAI, not CDSCO

Many startups and individuals had great ideas regarding food products but did not know how to convert the idea into a product. They did not have a lab and other infrastructure to carry out the