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India – International Food & Agri Week focuses on technology

India – International Food & Agri Week focuses on technology

Addressing the inaugural session, Tomar said that Indian food processing sector is 32 per cent of India’s food market Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Food Processing Industries, Rural Development and

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PepsiCo India collaborates with CII to raise awareness on healthy eating

PepsiCo India collaborates with CII to raise awareness on healthy eating

Under the collaboration, CII and PepsiCo India reached out to around 150 colleges and over 250 corporates across the country PepsiCo India through its brand Quaker and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have come together to raise

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Health Ministry suggests ayurveda, immunity boosting as preventive measures for COVID-19 Infection

Health Ministry suggests ayurveda, immunity boosting as preventive measures for COVID-19 Infection

The protocol lists dietary measures, yoga and Ayurvedic herbs and formulations such as Ashwagandha for prevention of COVID-19 infection and treatment of mild and asymptomatic casesEver since the outbreak of COVID-19, the use of Ayurveda

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New pilot food processing plants open at IIFPT

New pilot food processing plants open at IIFPT

Foundation Stone Laid for New Infrastructure Development in Newly Purchased LandNarendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, Panchayati Raj and Food Processing Industries inaugurated pilot food processing plants in the

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GFI, WSO to launch sustainability certifications for plant-based seafood

GFI, WSO to launch sustainability certifications for plant-based seafood

Certifying plant-based seafood products under a Gold Level version of their Friend of the Sea certification programThe World Sustainability Organization (WSO), in partnership with Good Food Institute- GFI’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative, has announced that it

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Experts advocate importance of eggs in diet on World Egg Day

Experts advocate importance of eggs in diet on World Egg Day

Studies demonstrate that eating eggs can lower the risk of heart disease in healthy peopleOctober 9 being World Egg Day, poultry experts got together to discuss the vision forward for the industry and the importance

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Experts focus on irradiation technology for ensuring food safety

Experts focus on irradiation technology for ensuring food safety

Russian Experts say application of nuclear technology can make significant difference to agriculture, healthcare, ecology and industrial processesIrradiation technology can open the door for Indian exports of fresh fruits by extending their shelf life and

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Mega Food Park to boost food processing sector in Kerala

Mega Food Park to boost food processing sector in Kerala

To employ 5000 citizens and benefit 25,000 farmers A mega food park in Palakkad district of Kerala was virtually inaugurated on October 1, 2020 by Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Agriculture

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CSIR launches bunch of food processing technologies

CSIR launches bunch of food processing technologies

These technologies will now be disseminated to society through the Higher Education Institutional network of UBA and local chapters of VIBHAThe Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Health & Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh

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Indian vegetable exports jump 20% on strong demand

Indian vegetable exports jump 20% on strong demand

The export of vegetables has risen to about 20% more than the pre-COVID levelsIndian exporters have recently stated that the export of vegetables has risen to about 20% more than the pre-COVID levels, helped by