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UN World Food Programme partners with IIT-D

UN World Food Programme partners with IIT-D

For enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Government’s food safety nets through operations researchThe United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) India and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have agreed to combine forces to

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iD Fresh launches iD Trust Shop for food delivery

iD Fresh launches iD Trust Shop for food delivery

Currently, iD delivers its flagship Idly and Dosa batter, along with Whole Wheat Parota, Malabar Parota, Natural Paneer and Filter Coffee, to close to 9,000 householdsIn one of the most unique initiatives, India’s largest ready-to-cook

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KVIC taps Indian palm industry

KVIC taps Indian palm industry

The KVIC has prepared a detailed project report on production of Neera and PalmgurThe Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has rolled out a unique project to produce Neera and Palmgur which has huge potential

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Coca-Cola, CARE India provide immediate food security

Coca-Cola, CARE India provide immediate food security

To Over 1.5 Lakh Marginalised and Vulnerable People Amid the COVID-19 OutbreakWith a focus towards supporting relief operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and making a difference, Coca-Cola has partnered with CARE India to provide immediate food security and other essentials to underprivileged and

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Global food markets still brace for uncertainty

Global food markets still brace for uncertainty

Agri-food sector is likely to show more resilience to the pandemic crisis than other sectorsFood markets will face many more months of uncertainty due to COVID-19, but the agri-food sector is likely to show more

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DBT to evaluate botanical ingredients for COVID-19 treatment

DBT to evaluate botanical ingredients for COVID-19 treatment

Depending on the nature of the applicant, the funding will be made available by DBT or BIRACTo manage COVID-19 pandemic through the application of medicinal and aromatic plants, Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is calling for

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Dairy sector amongst firsts to adopt food safety management systems

Dairy sector amongst firsts to adopt food safety management systems

Ensuring milk safety and quality is a major challenge in a small holder production system in a tropical country The United Nation’s FAO & WHO are supporting worldwide efforts to promote safe food. In his

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COVID-19 driving up hunger in vulnerable countries

COVID-19 driving up hunger in vulnerable countries

Urgent action required to stem crises, FAO Director-General tells UN High-Level meetingInitial and ongoing assessments by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) provide strong indications that the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts are driving

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Govt to enhance cultivation of heeng and saffron

Govt to enhance cultivation of heeng and saffron

A state-of-the-art tissue-culture lab will be established for large-scale production of quality planting material of these cropsSaffron and Heeng (asafoetida) are the most valuable spices of the world and widely used in Indian cuisine since time immemorial. In

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FSSAI declares state ranking on World Food Safety Day

FSSAI declares state ranking on World Food Safety Day

Goa, Gujarat and Chandigarh lead in food safetyThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), released the results of the second State Food Safety Index to celebrate World Food Safety Day during a webinar.