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Experts lay focus on POSHAN 2.0 to address gaps in Under-5 child nutrition

Experts lay focus on POSHAN 2.0 to address gaps in Under-5 child nutrition

Need for increased focus on promoting complementary or young child feeding practices by reaching and working with families of Under-2 childrenA rapid trend analysis report, published by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), compares findings of

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Over 75% of Indians snack to relieve stress & boredom: Mintel survey

Over 75% of Indians snack to relieve stress & boredom: Mintel survey

A majority of Indian consumers agree that they snack to relieve boredom (77 per cent) and stress (76 per cent)According to the latest research from Mintel, the experts in what consumers want and why a majority of Indian consumers

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India exports 22 MT GI-certified Jalgaon banana to Dubai

India exports 22 MT GI-certified Jalgaon banana to Dubai

The 22 metric tonnes of GI certified Jalgaon banana were sourced from progressive farmers of Tandalwadi village, part of Jalgaon district of MaharashtraIn a major boost to exports of Geographical Indications (GI) certified agricultural produce,

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Scientific community urges FSSAI to raise alarm over dangerous levels of sugar, salt, fats in packaged food

Scientific community urges FSSAI to raise alarm over dangerous levels of sugar, salt, fats in packaged food

Experts submit a written representation to FSSAI to take necessary stepsConcerned about the increasing susceptibility of India’s youth to lifestyle diseases like cancer, diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases, scientists’ experts and doctors have written

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FSSAI recognises indigenous food testing equipment on World Food Safety Day

FSSAI recognises indigenous food testing equipment on World Food Safety Day

FSSAI has approved 65 rapid food testing kits/devices and this is the newest addition to the approved kits/ equipmentAn indigenous food testing equipment - Precision Iodine Value Analyzer (PIVA) has been recognized by the Food

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Indus Best Mega Food Park opens at Raipur

Indus Best Mega Food Park opens at Raipur

It has been set up in 63.8 acres of land at a project cost of Rs. 145.5 croreUnion Minister for Food Processing Industries Narendra Singh Tomar virtually inaugurated the Indus Best Mega Food Park on 3

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Rise Against Hunger India to reach over 5 lakh people impacted by COVID-19

Rise Against Hunger India to reach over 5 lakh people impacted by COVID-19

Through aid granted by Salesforce, 5 lakh meals and 9500 dry ration and ready-to-eat food & water being provided Rise Against Hunger India has been actively organising COVID relief work in various parts of the country.

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Envirocare Green Awards 2021 coming up on July 16, 2021

Envirocare Green Awards 2021 coming up on July 16, 2021

Invites applications from those who strive to protect the environment by adopting or innovating measures that help create a sustainable environmentEnvirocare Labs invites applications for Envirocare Green Awards 2021 that will be held virtually on

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Vegan diet in India on rise: PETA report

Vegan diet in India on rise: PETA report

PETA India says the dairy sector is the main provider of cattle to the beef industry as most family farms are now goneWith many people choosing a plant-based diet as the healthier option, the debate

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APEDA executes export of jackfruits to London

APEDA executes export of jackfruits to London

This was the first APEDA assisted pack house for exports to European UnionIn a major step towards harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food products from north-eastern region, a shipment of 1.2 metric tonne