Canadian company Acadian Seaplants Ltd (ASL) has developed first of its kind seaweed-based biostimulants to help farmers raise their agricultural output in India. Powered by Acadian BioSwitch™ technology, the stimulants help reduce the development of
As the world’s largest beverages maker, Coca-Cola continues to look beyond sugary sodas, it launches nutrient-based and rehydration drinks in India after launching herbal tea in Thailand, cocktail mixers in Spain and alcoholic drink in
WHO released REPLACE, a step-by-step guide for the elimination of industrially-produced trans-fatty acids from the global food supply. Eliminating trans fats is key to protecting health and saving lives: WHO estimates that every year, trans fat
Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Kerala investigate the nutritional properties of the fruits belonging to the bamboo Melocanna baccifera, locally known as ‘Muli’ in order to find out what’s
Dr. Abdul Kabir, the Food Safety Commissioner inaugurated a daylong programme to train officials for successful implementation of “Food safety Compliance through Regular Inspection and Sampling” (FoSCoRIS) at IMPA Srinagar. The Deputy Commissioner- Food Safety,
Scientists at the Agharkar Research Institute, Pune have shown that using nanofertilizers in right doses can enhance nutritional quality of wheat by increasing its zinc content. The team has developed a zinc-nanofertiliser (Zn-CNP -
Pune based agritech startup EarthFood has raised its seed funding round of Rs 6.4 crores from Rairah Corporation. The startup plans to utilise the funds to strengthen its position in the market and invest in building differentiated
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Limited has declared its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2018. The comparable* Revenue for the company recorded a growth of 8%. The quarter reported revenue
Industrial cleaning specialist Tube Tech International has announced that it is diversifying into a series of new industrial sectors relating to the production of consumables with its Rotaflex industrial cleaning system. Now, the patented
Uber Technologies Inc. plans to deliver food by drone in San Diego as part of a wide-reaching commercial test program approved by the federal government, said Dara Khosrowshahi, the chief executive officer. Companies have