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Scientists boost wheat production using speed technique

Scientists boost wheat production using speed technique

A group of scientists at the University of Queensland in Australia have developed the world’s first ‘speed breeding’ technique that can boost the production of the crop by up to three times.   The speed

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CAG has sidelined our dedications and efforts in its report: Agarwal

CAG has sidelined our dedications and efforts in its report: Agarwal

Retaliating to the report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), Pawan Agarwal, CEO, FSSAI said that the auditor’s office had ignored the work the regulator has been doing recently, and had only assessed years upto

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UK Based Food delivery giant Deliveroo to set up India operations

UK Based Food delivery giant Deliveroo to set up India operations

UK-headquartered online food delivery giant Deliveroo is gearing up to set up operations in the Indian market. Valued at $2 Bn, the Fidelity and T. Rowe Price-backed startup is reportedly looking to hire a country

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FSSAI steps up to upgrade 15 labs across the country

FSSAI steps up to upgrade 15 labs across the country

The country’s top food regulator the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to upgrade 15 laboratories across the country. Currently, after primary testing at local labs, the sample is sent to an

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Government to set up self-regulation platform for food companies and fast food restaurant chains

Government to set up self-regulation platform for food companies and fast food restaurant chains

The government will establish a self-regulation platform for food companies, retailers stocking packaged food and fastfood restaurant chains, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) chief executive Pawan Agarwal said. The move will help

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DuPont highlights health benefits of plant based sources

DuPont highlights health benefits of plant based sources

DuPont Nutrition and Health recently conducted an analysis on the health benefits of plant based sources. The review was organised by researchers who are past members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, their colleagues and scientists

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ASSOCHAM Report- PPP mode to promote nutrition in India

ASSOCHAM Report- PPP mode to promote nutrition in India

A joint report by ASSOCHAM and the global professional services firm EY (Ernst & Young) has suggested the Government of India a two-pronged strategy based on public-private partnership (PPP) mode to promote nutritious, diversified and resilient food production.   In order to cater to the large

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Scientists reveal that fibre in food helps lose weight

Scientists reveal that fibre in food helps lose weight

A group of scientists at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have discovered that eating more fibre can help trim one’s waistline and combat obesity.   Fibre can be found in whole grains, fruit, vegetables and

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NABARD to support dairy sector with 8K Cr fund

NABARD to support dairy sector with 8K Cr fund

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will soon start on with the Rs 8,000-crore fund that the finance minister announced in this year’s budget to support the dairy sector.  It targets to

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Teesta River enters premium tea segment

Teesta River enters premium tea segment

Bangalore based start-up Teesta River Tea has launched its array of tea products online. Teesta Beverages has positioned teas in each key segment. Teesta High Range Tips is a heady blend of super fine Darjeeling