Recent study led researchers at University of Kentucky suggests that low amounts of vitamin D in body may be dangerous for brain.The study shows that in addition to being essential for maintaining bone health, vitamin
The Hershey Company, renowned chocolate-maker, has launched its iconic Jolly Rancher confectionery brand in India. This is the brand’s first expansion outside the North America in its 65-year-old history.Launched by Hershey India, the American company’s
Nestlé is helping to reduce waste and boost responsible disposal in Chile by supporting a new recycling network.The company has backed the ‘Collective Recycling Project’, which aims to recycle about 1,200 tonnes of waste per
A study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention shows that postmenopausal women who consumed sugar-sweetened beverages may be more likely to develop the most common type of endometrial cancer compared with women who did
Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India (AFSTI) Mumbai Chapter had organised a seminar on food irradiation technology in Mumbai. The seminar was inaugurated by Mahesh Zagade, Food Safety Commissioner, Maharashtra.Chief guest Zagade urged the
The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Anand Sharma, in a statement strongly underlining India’s concerns at a meeting of the G-33 in Bali on the eve of the 9th Ministerial Conference of the World
Novozymes, a biotech-based company, headquartered in Denmark announced the launch of two new solutions to enhance freshness in packaged bread. Novozymes Sensea and Novamyl 3D are independent yet complementary solutions that together achieve a new
The Bühler Technology Group, a major player in the field of process technology has acquired the 50% stake in Wuxi NutriRice Co. Ltd. This stake was held up to now by Bühler’s partner Royal DSM.
The food processing industry in India has attracted foreign direct investments (FDI) worth $1,970.09 million between April 2000 and July 2013.The latest data published by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), which suggests the
Liqui-Box, a leading innovator of sustainable packaging solutions for the delivery of liquid products, based in Worthington, United States, has signed a long-term lease for a new manufacturing operation in Taizhou, China. The 120,000 square