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WHO launches manual for monitoring flour fortification

WHO launches manual for monitoring flour fortification

Fortification programmes must be monitored to confirm that they are working effectivelyWorld Health Organization (WHO)- Department of Nutrition and Food Safety has launched a manual for millers, regulators, and programme managers to monitor flour fortification. This

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UN’s World Food Prog commends India’s role in providing nutrition

UN’s World Food Prog commends India’s role in providing nutrition

India must continue to safeguard and promote access to nutrition: Bishow ParajuliBishow Parajuli, World Food Programme Representative in India, has hailed the efforts of the Indian government to ensure nutrition through distribution systems and focus

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Government may regulate industry of bread manufacturers

Government may regulate industry of bread manufacturers

A new standard could be set soon for garlic, multigrain, whole wheat and other speciality bread manufacturersAccording to a recent report, the government plans to regulate the industry of bread manufacturers.  Currently, there are no

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Chandigarh railway station gets 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI

Chandigarh railway station gets 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI

This certification is granted to railway stations adhering to standard food storage and hygiene practicesIndian Railways’ Chandigarh Railway Station has been awarded a 5- star ’Eat Right Station’ certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to

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Maharashtra attends to growing rates of milk adulteration

Maharashtra attends to growing rates of milk adulteration

60L of adulterated milk along with other accessories were recently seizedDespite milk adulteration being made a non-bailable offence, the rates in Maharashtra have been high in recent years.  This recently came into light when the

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Cuddles Foundation reveals impact of good nutrition on children with cancer

Cuddles Foundation reveals impact of good nutrition on children with cancer

The severity of malnutrition at the time of cancer diagnosis puts children at a greater risk of infectionCuddles Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation focused on bringing holistic food and nutrition to underprivileged children fighting cancer in

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Experts deliberate on uplifiting position of ayurveda in India

Experts deliberate on uplifiting position of ayurveda in India

Need to understand the sensory, organic, and laboratory parameters of ayurvedic medicines- Prof. (Dr.) Tanuja Manoj Nesari, Director, All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)The PHD Chamber in association with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India

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Highlighting nutritional positives of ready meal is much needed: Mintel survey

Highlighting nutritional positives of ready meal is much needed: Mintel survey

With increased consumer interest in eating healthily, the time is ripe for brands to offer nutrition and functional benefitsAccording to the latest research from Mintel, for 44 per cent Indians, one of the top reasons to use

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Institute of Nutrition Leadership partners with Health Sciences Academy in India

Institute of Nutrition Leadership partners with Health Sciences Academy in India

India needs more nutrition leaders who can make a positive impactFounded in 2021, India’s first business school to provide online certification courses exclusively in Nutrition Science, Marketing, and Business Management- Institute of Nutrition Leadership (INL)

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APEDA exports first consignment of dragon fruit to London, UK & Bahrain

APEDA exports first consignment of dragon fruit to London, UK & Bahrain

The consignment of exotic fruit exported to London was sourced from farmers of Kutch region and exported by APEDAIn a major boost to exports of exotic fruit, consignments of fiber and mineral rich ‘dragon fruit’,