India currently faces twin challenges in the nutrition sector - undernutrition manifesting in several health problems as well as an increasing problem of overweight and obesity, contributing to the burden of non-communicable diseases. In order
The food regulator of the country, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has unleashed a ‘Yellow Book’ to promote Safe and Nutritious Food among school going kids. The book provides age appropriate content
In the move to further strengthen the packaging, labeling claims and advertising norms, the food regulators of India, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to opt for reviving these domains. The
Packaged food giants Nestle and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has come together to bestow India its first Food Safety Institute. Nestle Food Safety Institute (NFSI) has been inaugurated recently by Nestle
Chinese online marketplace giant, Alibaba has now shifted its radar to Indian food sector. If all goes by the plan, Chinese firm will be investing a massive amount of US $200 million in the Indian
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in association with World Bank and TATA Trust unleashes it pilot milk fortification project. While relaying the information, Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB said, “Vitamin A and D deficiencies are widely
The recently appointed Commerce and Industry Minister, Suresh Prabhu revealed that the ministry is on the verge of drafting a policy framework for facilitating access to global markets for the Indian agriculture produce. He further
Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has put its foot on the accelerator to align its system as per the guidelines of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). In its recent
Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali is all set to give package water companies a tough run. The company will be soon entering into the packaged drinking water sector with its ‘Divya Jal’. As per the Patanjali’s spokesperson
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries launched Common Food Processing Incubation Center for Shallots (Small Onions) in Chettikulam village in Perambalur District of Tamil Nadu through video conferencing from here today. Speaking