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Import of pulses decline by 1million tonnes in FY18

Import of pulses decline by 1million tonnes in FY18

The agriculture ministry said that farmer-friendly policy measures have helped reduce import of pulses, wheat and edible oils.  Import of pulses declined by 10 lakh tonnes from FY17 to 56.5 lakh tonnes in 2017-18, resulting

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FSSAI to come up soon with food labeling standards

FSSAI to come up soon with food labeling standards

After releasing the Draft food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2018 FSSAI CEO Mr. Pawan Kumar Agarwal has said that it will come up with the final labeling standards on packaged food products

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Meghalaya approves setting up Food Processing Directorate

Meghalaya approves setting up Food Processing Directorate

Farmers across Meghalaya may soon have an easier time with their perishable goods after the Meghalaya cabinet has approved a proposal for the setting up of the Directorate of Food Processing in Meghalaya.   Stating

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DuPont to help narrow the gap in US infant nutrition

DuPont to help narrow the gap in US infant nutrition

DuPont Nutrition & Health welcomes U.S. clearance of CARE4U™ 2´-fucosyllactose (2’-FL), a human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) that can help narrow the nutritional gap between breast milk and formula. The positive response by U.S. Food and

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Nestle initiates global nutrition programme for children

Nestle initiates global nutrition programme for children

Nestlé has announced that it has launched a new children’s nutrition programme, which will aim to reformulate the company’s products in order to make them more nutritious.   The global “Nestlé for Healthier Kids” initiative

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SNF@Workplace launched by FSSAI

SNF@Workplace launched by FSSAI

With the alarming increase in obesity and NCDs (Non-Communicable Diseases) like diabetes and hypertension, preventive healthcare is the need of the hour.   FSSAIs SNF@Workplace (safe and nutritious food at workplace) initiative was recently launched

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Godrej Agrovet to acquire oil palm biz of Ruchi Soya Industries

Godrej Agrovet to acquire oil palm biz of Ruchi Soya Industries

Godrej Agrovet, part of Godrej group has said that it is keen to acquire oil palm business of Ruchi Soya Industries, which is facing insolvency proceedings, and has submitted its bid in this regard.  

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Some Juices could prove to be an effective remedy for Dengue Fever

Some Juices could prove to be an effective remedy for Dengue Fever

It is the National Dengue Day today. National Dengue day is aimed towards spreading awareness about Dengue fever, make people understand the condition and how to take preventive steps. The campaign was initiated by the

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The FSSAI Experience Zone – A Walkthrough of India’s Food Safety Ecosystem

The FSSAI Experience Zone – A Walkthrough of India’s Food Safety Ecosystem

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have inaugurated a one-of-its-kind Experience Zone that landscapes India’s food safety ecosystem. Using technologies like virtual and augmented reality, it captures the journey of food safety

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Manpasand, Parle sign distribution deal for the West

Manpasand, Parle sign distribution deal for the West

Manpasand Beverages and Parle Products will be jointly distributing their respective brands in western markets, starting with Gujarat. As a part of this strategic tie-up, Manpasand has introduced a new brand for Mango Sip, “Mango Sip Gold,” which will