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FAI-IZA awards TNAU researcher for outstanding work

FAI-IZA awards TNAU researcher for outstanding work

Prof. T Chitdeshwari, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), was conferred the prestigious FAI-IZA Award for his outstanding work on zinc nutrition of crops and its promotional activities.   Chitdeshwari, along with her team members Dr

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Vinita Bali to join Bunge Limited Board of Directors

Vinita Bali to join Bunge Limited Board of Directors

Bunge Limited has recently announced the appointment of Vinita Bali to its Board of Directors. Bunge Limited is a leading global agribusiness and food company operating in over 40 countries with approximately 32,000 employees.  

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CFTRI scientist wins prestigious award

CFTRI scientist wins prestigious award

Dr. Ngaseppam Iboyaima Singh, Senior Principal Scientist, Department of Fruit and Vegetable Technology, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, has been conferred the prestigious Dr. M. Mahadeviah Award- 2016 in recognition of his significant contribution to the development of

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New director takes charge at NIN

New director takes charge at NIN

National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), the city-based premier nutrition research institute working under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has appointed R. Hemalatha as the new director.   Ms. Hemalatha, senior grade deputy director,

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Women Achievers- RINI SANYAL- Creating a harmonised legislative environment

Women Achievers- RINI SANYAL- Creating a harmonised legislative environment

Rini Sanyal, head, worldwide regulatory & government affairs, Herbalife is responsible for regulatory advocacy, compliance as well as creating a harmonized legislative environment conductive to industry. Prior to that, she was leading the food practice

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Women Achievers- SHEELA KRISHNASWAMY- Bringing public awareness about preventive nutrition

Women Achievers- SHEELA KRISHNASWAMY- Bringing public awareness about preventive nutrition

Sheela Krishnaswamy, a Registered Dietitian (RD) with over 34 years of professional experience in the clinical, corporate and communication spaces, is the National President of the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) till December 2018.   She

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Women Achievers- MANJIRI CHUNEKAR- Taking the road less travelled

Women Achievers- MANJIRI CHUNEKAR- Taking the road less travelled

Manjiri Chunekar, who is the Managing Director of GrassRoot Nutrition Pvt. Ltd., is a first generation entrepreneur and had set up her first company, Dynamicro Labs in 1981, with a very small investment in the

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Vice President confers Yeraringan award to M.S. Swaminathan

Vice President confers Yeraringan award to M.S. Swaminathan

M.S. Swaminathan has been given ’Yeraringan’ Award recently by M. Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India.   The Vice President said that, “Prof. Swaminathan was a living legend who has done India proud with his

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Swiggy hires CEO for New Supply, appoints first CFO

Swiggy hires CEO for New Supply, appoints first CFO

Bengaluru-based market leader in the food technology landscape has announced the appointment of Vishal Bhatia as its Chief Executive Officer for New Supply and Rahul Bothra as its first Chief Financial Officer.   Sriharsha Majety,

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NRAI appoints Rahul Singh as new President

NRAI appoints Rahul Singh as new President

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has appointed Rahul Singh, the founder, and CEO of The Beer Café has been appointed as president, replacing Riyaaz Amlani, CEO & MD of Impresario Entertainment & Hospitality