Research has consistently shown that a healthy diet -- particularly one high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts and legumes and low in processed meats, refined grains, sodium and sugary beverages is associated with
Fair trade regulator Competition Commission has approved the acquisition of Ruchi Soya by Adani Wilmar. Adani Wilmar had emerged as the highest bidder (H1) with an offer of about Rs 60 billion for
Researchers from the University of Illinois College of Engineering, US have developed a way of delivering curcumin so that it can be effective as a therapeutic agent for cancer. Although curcumin’s anti-cancer effect is
The Indian fertiliser cooperative IFFCO has joined hands with Spanish firm Congelados De Navarra to set up a Rs 325 crore greenfield food processing unit in Ludhiana district in Punjab. The $220 million Spanish
A group of top global retailers and food companies have been working with IBM on testing blockchain technology to improve traceability in their supply chains. The companies include Nestlé, Unilever, and Walmart. Now CIO Journal
Researchers found that replacing rice, potatoes, and other starchy side dishes with lentils can significantly lower blood sugar levels. The study, which was carried out by a team of researchers at the University of
Online food delivery platform Zomato has announced its expansion of operations to seven cities including Dehradun, Agra, Patna, Mysore, Ranchi, Raipur and Aurangabad, making its presence stronger in tier II cities. “We’re heads down focused
Osteoporosis, decreased physical activity and weight gain are serious health concerns for postmenopausal women. Researchers from the University of Missouri now have discovered through a new animal study that soy protein found in food might
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday launched RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil), an initiative that will enable collection and conversion of used cooking oil to bio-diesel. The initiative has been
Mumbai’s Group of Tuberculosis Hospitals, Sewri, is planning to cultivate spirulina a blue-green algae in its premises as a health supplement for its patients. Authorities propose to create an artificial pond on the premises