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India loses over $ 12 bn in GDP due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies

India loses over $ 12 bn in GDP due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies

As per the World Bank Report titled ‘Nutrition in India’, India loses over $ 12 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies in Indian population. It also reports significant direct

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No cases of violation from soft drink players during 2014-15: Nadda

No cases of violation from soft drink players during 2014-15: Nadda

There is a decrease in the violation of cases related to soft drinks in the last couple years. Stating this in lok sabha on December 19, Union Health Minister, J P Nadda said the State

Interview
1,100 processing units commissioned in 47 food parks: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

1,100 processing units commissioned in 47 food parks: Harsimrat Kaur Badal

In the November issue of NuFFooDS Spectrum we covered Mega Food Parks. In response to our questions on financial assistance to old and upcoming food parks, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Minister, Food Processing Industries, Government of

Ingredients
Dabur launches Ratnaprash packed with potent ingredients

Dabur launches Ratnaprash packed with potent ingredients

Dabur India, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, announced the launch of its latest offering Dabur Ratnaprash, a power-packed formula that fights fatigue and keeps you active all-day long. Enriched with the power of potent

Allied Industry
Sami Labs acquires second manufacturing unit in Hyderabad

Sami Labs acquires second manufacturing unit in Hyderabad

Bangalore-based Indian Multinational Health Science Company, Sami Labs which manufactures and markets Phytonutrients and standardised herbal extracts, specialty fine chemicals, and organic intermediates used in the nutritional, pharmaceutical and food industries, announced the acquisition of

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CCEA approves inclusion of NE states for setting up food processing units

CCEA approves inclusion of NE states for setting up food processing units

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 10 has approved the inclusion of all North Eastern States for setting up food processing units within the Sub

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Center asks states to expedite implementation of Food Security Act

Center asks states to expedite implementation of Food Security Act

The centre has asked the states to expedite implementation of National Food Security Act. They have been urged to complete all the preparatory work by March next year so that the Act can be roll-out

Allied Industry
GeneSupport, Qua Nutrition jointly launch nutrigenomics counseling centre in Bangalore

GeneSupport, Qua Nutrition jointly launch nutrigenomics counseling centre in Bangalore

Pune-based GeneOmbio Technologies, a leader in genomics research along with Resilient Cosmeceutical, Pune has introduced nutrigenomics in India through its brand GeneSupport. Expanding its horizons GeneSupport has launched its first comprehensive nutrigenomics counseling centre, in

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Aurobindo completes Natrol acquisition

Aurobindo completes Natrol acquisition

Aurobindo Pharma announced the completion of acquisition of assets of nutritional supplement maker, Natrol Inc. and other affiliate entities (Natrol) through its wholly owned subsidiary Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. (APUSA). APUSA emerged as the highest

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HealthKart to distribute Optimum Nutrition’s nutrition products in India

HealthKart to distribute Optimum Nutrition’s nutrition products in India

HealthKart.com, India’s leading e-commerce health website announced an agreement with Optimum Nutrition, Inc, the biggest premium sports nutrition brand globally, to offer the range of authentic products in the online space. With this agreement, HealthKart