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Poshan Abhiyaan to release nutrition report in India

Poshan Abhiyaan to release nutrition report in India

The Executive Committee under the ‘Poshan Abhiyaan’ headed by Secretary, WCD Ministry, Rakesh Srivastava in a meeting has taken the decision tolaunch a survey on nutrition and release annual reports on the state of nutrition

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Alteria Capital invests $1.31 M in food startup

Alteria Capital invests $1.31 M in food startup

Mumbai based foodtech startup Fingerlix has raised $1.31 million of venture debt from the maiden venture debt fund launched by Alteria Capital recently.   The startup will utilise the debt raised towards building out Fingerlix’s

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Jiva Ayurveda becomes a first to receive NABH Accreditation

Jiva Ayurveda becomes a first to receive NABH Accreditation

The Faridabad-based Jiva Ayurveda Clinic & Panchakarma Center has become Haryana’s first Panchakarma clinic to get accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH).   The prestigious, nationally recognized accreditation, currently held by

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GM free India association urges FSSAI to Remove GM food from Indian market

GM free India association urges FSSAI to Remove GM food from Indian market

Noting illegal import and sale of genetically modified (GM) food in India, a group of farm activists on Friday lodged their complaint with the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and demanded urgent

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Conflict between MP, Chhattisgarh to get GI tag for ’Kadaknath’ chicken

Conflict between MP, Chhattisgarh to get GI tag for ’Kadaknath’ chicken

A protein-rich breed of chicken, popularly known as ‘Kadaknath’ also known as Kali Masi, has virtually become a bone of contention between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states, with both claiming over its nativity. The two

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Government to invest Rs. 50 billion in Food Corporation of India

Government to invest Rs. 50 billion in Food Corporation of India

The government will infuse Rs. 50 billion equity in state-run Food Corporation of India (FCI) over the next two years to ease liquidity problem and make its procurement operations more efficient. FCI, the government’s nodal agency for

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FSSAI implements revised inspection checklist

FSSAI implements revised inspection checklist

In order to facilitate efficient work of inspection of food businesses, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised the inspection checklist. Ashwin Bhadri, CEO, Equinox Labs, points out, "The existing inspection

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No further extension to sale pre-GST stock with revised MRP stickers

No further extension to sale pre-GST stock with revised MRP stickers

The government will not further extend the deadline for selling pre-GST stock with revised maximum retail price (MRP) stickers beyond this month, Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan has said

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Foodpanda introduces a dedicated tech centre

Foodpanda introduces a dedicated tech centre

Foodpanda has recently announced the launch of its dedicated technology centre in Bengaluru, aimed to strengthen the technology infrastructure, product capabilities and end user experience for the company.   A blueprint has been drawn to

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ITC launches pouch milk under the brand Aashirvaad Svasti

ITC launches pouch milk under the brand Aashirvaad Svasti

ITC Ltd has entered the liquid milk segment with pouches. With this development, the company expanded its dairy portfolio beyond ghee and dairy whitener. Launched in Munger in Bihar, each of the 500 ml packs