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Food scientists use virus to detect bacteria in water

Food scientists use virus to detect bacteria in water

To rapidly detect the presence of E. coli in drinking water, food scientists at Cornell University, US now can employ a bacteriophage, a genetically engineered virus, in a test used in hard-to-reach areas around the

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Agri Ministry holds discussions for promoting FPOs

Agri Ministry holds discussions for promoting FPOs

While the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has supported over 4,000 farmer producer organisations (FPOs), the government is seeking increased private sector participation to support more farmer producer groups and link them

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FDA to resolve dairy alternative labelling issue fast

FDA to resolve dairy alternative labelling issue fast

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that it is on a fast track to look at the labelling of food and beverages that are being sold as substitutes for dairy products.  

Allied Industry
Mukunda Foods raises fresh capital for expansion

Mukunda Foods raises fresh capital for expansion

Bengaluru based Mukunda Foods Pvt. Ltd, which manufactures tabletop dosa-making machines, has received a strategic investment from Ncubate Capital Partners, the venture capital arm of Gurugram-headquartered SAR Group.   The investment has paved the way

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Pharmexcil honours Sami-Sabinsa for export excellence

Pharmexcil honours Sami-Sabinsa for export excellence

Sabinsa Corporation’s parent company Sami Labs, was recognized by the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) with a Silver Award for Outstanding Export Performance Award, Herbals & Pharma Allied Products for 2017 – 2018.

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Capilano launches new prebiotic honey

Capilano launches new prebiotic honey

Capilano Honey, a market leader for the honey sector in Australia, has announced the release of Beeotic, a prebiotic honey to its US market.   Beeotic Honey is a combination of eight naturally occurring carbohydrates,

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IBM to bank for agri solutions

IBM to bank for agri solutions

Global tech major IBM is looking to partner with government bodies and financial institutions in the country to deepen reach of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform for the farm sector.   The US-based company launched

Events
Kellogg hosts food security event during U.N. General Assembly

Kellogg hosts food security event during U.N. General Assembly

Facing new evidence from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UNFAO) that world hunger continues to rise, Kellogg Company, SDG2 Advocacy Hub and Food Reform for Sustainability and Health (FReSH) hosted a timely conversation on Transforming

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McDonald removes artificial preservatives, colours from its menu

McDonald removes artificial preservatives, colours from its menu

McDonald’s Corp. is getting rid of some preservatives and fake colours from its burgers in the chain’s latest attempt to clean up its menu.   The fast-food giant has removed artificial preservatives from its American

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Researchers to shield probiotics in the stomach

Researchers to shield probiotics in the stomach

The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions. To make it to the intestine, though, probiotics