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Ireena Vittal joins Tata Global Beverages as director

Ireena Vittal joins Tata Global Beverages as director

Tata Global Beverages Limited (TGBL) announced that Ireena Vittal has been appointed as Non Executive Independent Director on the board of TGBL with effect from October 22, 2013.Ms Vittal, a former partner with McKinsey &

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Dabur India Ltd (DIL) announced audited financial results of the company for the quarter and half year ended September 30th, 2013.

Dabur India Ltd (DIL) announced audited financial results of the company for the quarter and half year ended September 30th, 2013.

The Health Supplements business grew by around 17% while Foods business reported 22% growth. The Skin Care business grew by over 17% while the Shampoo business reported an over 13% growth. Strong demand from the

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FDA approves the health claim for whole grains and type 2 diabetes

FDA approves the health claim for whole grains and type 2 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ConAgra Food’s petition for a qualified health claim that links whole grain consumption to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, the FDA stated

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Elder Pharma elevates Alok Saxena as MD & CEO

Elder Pharma elevates Alok Saxena as MD & CEO

Elder Pharmaceuticals has reported that it has elevated Alok Saxena as its managing director and chief executive officer. The company’s board appointed Alok Saxena for the position with effect from October 11, 2013, for a

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Only long-term solutions to ensure food and nutrition security lies in increasing farm production: Sharad Pawar

Only long-term solutions to ensure food and nutrition security lies in increasing farm production: Sharad Pawar

Agriculture and Food Processing Industries Minister, Sharad Pawar emphasised that the only long-term solutions to ensure food and nutrition security lies in increasing farm production.On the occasion of World Food Day, the Minister called for

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Kellogg to provide food to people in need

Kellogg to provide food to people in need

In support of World Food Day, Kellogg Company and its employees are spearheading hunger relief efforts globally through the company’s Breakfasts for Better Days™ initiative. From stocking community food banks, to supporting community breakfasts and

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India should focus on becoming Knowledge centre for tomorrow’s Nutraceuticals: Rajesh Kumar, CEO, Sami Direct

India should focus on becoming Knowledge centre for tomorrow’s Nutraceuticals: Rajesh Kumar, CEO, Sami Direct

Sami Direct, as a part of the Sami Group, is committed to offer range of nutraceuticals, which have been acknowledged by the world over for its quality and safety standards. Sami Direct has been focused

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Adding Citrus to Meatballs Improves Nutritional Quality

Adding Citrus to Meatballs Improves Nutritional Quality

Most Americans only consume half the daily recommended amount of dietary fiber. A study presented at the American Meat Science Association (AMSA) conference shows that adding citrus fiber to ground beef may improve fiber while

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Study shows way to increase kids’ fruit, veggie intake

Study shows way to increase kids’ fruit, veggie intake

US children don’t eat enough fruits, vegetables and whole grains. A study published in the journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics shows that intervention programmes may be able to increase fruit and vegetable

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Prof Thomas presents booklet on Food Security to Pope Francis

Prof Thomas presents booklet on Food Security to Pope Francis

Prof K V Thomas, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution who is leading the Indian delegation to the 40th Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN) Conference on World Food Security at Rome recently called