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ICAR ships Nendran Bananas to UK for Indian Expats

ICAR ships Nendran Bananas to UK for Indian Expats

It is a first-of-its-kind attempt to cater to the needs of Indian Expatriates in the United KingdomUnder a joint venture by the ICAR-National Research Centre on Banana, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu and Vegetable and Fruit Promotion

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FICCI to unveil 13th edition of ‘Foodworld India’

FICCI to unveil 13th edition of ‘Foodworld India’

The theme of this year’s edition is ’Decoding Future of Indian Food Processing Sector’FICCI will be organising its 13th edition of ‘FICCI Foodworld India’ on March 24 and 25, 2021 on a virtual platform this year. This

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First export consignment of Assam ‘red rice’ to US flags off from India

First export consignment of Assam ‘red rice’ to US flags off from India

The red rice is being sourced from a leading rice exporter - LT FoodsOn March 3, 2021, the first consignment of ‘red rice’ to the US from Assam was set in motion, giving a major

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Centre, Invest India to focus on thematic areas of nutrition

Centre, Invest India to focus on thematic areas of nutrition

DRISHTI under Invest India will conduct input and output analysis researchA Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India and Invest India was signed recently to enhance co-operation

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Centre to release Rs 4,800 Cr food subsidy to Chhattisgarh

Centre to release Rs 4,800 Cr food subsidy to Chhattisgarh

The quantum of rice to be procured from Chhattisgarh for the Central Pool has been capped at 24 Lakh MTThe Centre will shortly release Rs 4,800 crore of food subsidy to the State of Chhattisgarh.

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Snapdeal uses stickers to educate buyers about fortified products

Snapdeal uses stickers to educate buyers about fortified products

The stickers will drive awareness about the “+F” mark that identifies fortified foods and will educate consumers about the importance of fortified foods in fighting malnutritionSnapdeal, recently announced its participation in the Ministry of Health

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USDA, FDA refute COVID-19 transmission via food

USDA, FDA refute COVID-19 transmission via food

The chances of infection by touching the surface of food packaging or eating food is considered to be extremely lowThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US

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Study indicates Dengue spreads rapidly via tap water in densely populated areas

Study indicates Dengue spreads rapidly via tap water in densely populated areas

The scientists analysed environmental and social risk factors for contracting the virus in Delhi. They examined mosquito larval prevalence in 18 areas within the city and measured dengue antibodies in 2,107 individuals, including the socio-economic

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Govt, WHO sign LoE for cooperation in traditional medicine

Govt, WHO sign LoE for cooperation in traditional medicine

The initiative has been taken to support the WHO SEAR implementing the regional traditional medicine action planThe Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India and the World Health Organization South East Regional Office (WHO SEARO) signed

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Non-basmati rice exports up 100%, Cereal hits 48.61%: Centre

Non-basmati rice exports up 100%, Cereal hits 48.61%: Centre

Interestingly, the data showed that the export of non-basmati rice rose over 100%According to the Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s data, the exports of cereals rose from a level of Rs 32,591 crore ($4.58 billion)