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DuPonts takes step for commercialization of Dahi segment

DuPonts takes step for commercialization of Dahi segment

DuPont Nutrition & Health has taken a step towards commercialization of Dahi segment in India with launch of Dahi creations kit. Targeted at local Dahi manufacturers, the kits would play important part in development and

Allied Industry
Novasep CEO appointed chairman after founder leaves

Novasep CEO appointed chairman after founder leaves

Novasep, a leading global manufacturing solutions provider for fine chemicals, has appointed Michel Spagnol as chairman of the Supervisory Board of the company after the founder of the group, Roger-Marc Nicoud left the company. Michel

Ingredients
Kyowa Hakko USA announces GRAS self-affirmation for L-Citrulline amino acid

Kyowa Hakko USA announces GRAS self-affirmation for L-Citrulline amino acid

Kyowa Hakko USA, the wholly owned subsidiary of Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., announced that it has completed GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) self-affirmation for the amino acid L-Citrulline.L-Citrulline is an amino acid that plays

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Ninth edition of Food Chemicals Codex published

Ninth edition of Food Chemicals Codex published

The US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has published the ninth edition Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) - a compendium of internationally recognized standards for a wide variety of ingredients. FCC includes latest specifications for the identity and

Allied Industry
India among top ten packaging consumers by 2016 as demand set to reach $24 bn

India among top ten packaging consumers by 2016 as demand set to reach $24 bn

India is envisaged to be one among the top ten packaging consumers by 2016 with the demand set to reach $24 billion. Food packaging is expected to be a major growth driver in the near

Events
New Delhi to host Plastindia 2015 in Feb next year

New Delhi to host Plastindia 2015 in Feb next year

Plastindia Foundation is organizing the ninth edition of Plastindia 2015 from February 5-10, 2015 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This international exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and will be one

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Breastfeeding benefits may be overstated, new research suggests

Breastfeeding benefits may be overstated, new research suggests

A new study by the Ohio State University suggests that breastfeeding might be no more beneficial than bottle-feeding for long-term health and well-being outcomes in children age 4 to 14.The study published in journal Social

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MOFPI sign pacts with developed nations

MOFPI sign pacts with developed nations

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has entered into agreements with some developed countries viz. Germany and France for bilateral co-operation in the field of Food Processing which generally include processed food segments. Besides,

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Ministry of Food Processing supports setting up of 30 FTLs

Ministry of Food Processing supports setting up of 30 FTLs

30 food testing laboratories have been established so far with the assistance of Ministry of Food Processing Industries, said Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Dr Charan Das Mahant in a written

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Govt allocates Rs 6000 crore to promote FPI in XII plan year

Govt allocates Rs 6000 crore to promote FPI in XII plan year

A sum of Rs. 5,990 crore has been allocated under various schemes of the Food Processing Industries (FPI) ministry for promotion and development of the food processing sector in XIIth Five Year plan. The sector