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ICAR to do research on coffee, tea and spices: Piyush Goyal

ICAR to do research on coffee, tea and spices: Piyush Goyal

Goyal holds interaction with coffee growers, roasters, exportersThe Minister for Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, recently held a detailed interaction with coffee growers, roasters, exporters and other stakeholders at Coffee Board Head Office, Bengaluru. It

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Nutri-Cereal Multi Stakeholders’ Mega Convention 3.0 opens in Hyderabad

Nutri-Cereal Multi Stakeholders’ Mega Convention 3.0 opens in Hyderabad

Millets in daily diet will fight malnutrition: Narendra Singh TomarUnion Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Government is taking necessary steps to achieve nutrition security along with food security.

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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