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Cabinet approves International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre at Singna, Agra

Cabinet approves International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre at Singna, Agra

The major objective of this investment is to increase food and nutrition security, farmers' income, and job creation The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal from the Department of

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International Institute of Refrigeration calls to form national refrigeration committees to tackle food challenges

International Institute of Refrigeration calls to form national refrigeration committees to tackle food challenges

Cross-sectoral platforms will help to coordinate sustainable refrigeration efforts across all applications, from cryogenic technologies and ultra-low temperature uses, to food and health cold chains On the occasion of World Refrigeration Day, the International Institute of

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DoFPD, GoI conduct nationwide inspections of edible oil refineries, processing facilities

DoFPD, GoI conduct nationwide inspections of edible oil refineries, processing facilities

The inspections covered major port-based edible oil refineries and inland processing plants that import Crude Palm Oil (CPO), crude soybean oil and crude sunflower oil In a concerted effort to ensure that the benefits of

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IIT Madras partners with TN govt to boost state’s agri-food ecosystem

IIT Madras partners with TN govt to boost state’s agri-food ecosystem

The institute has entered into a strategic partnership with TN Agri Business and Food Processing Export Corporation Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is partnering with Tamil Nadu to boost Tamil Nadu’s agriculture and food

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UNIDO Global Meet in Bangkok calls for shift in packaging perception to reduce food loss

UNIDO Global Meet in Bangkok calls for shift in packaging perception to reduce food loss

India loses up to 30 per cent of its food post-harvest due to inadequate packaging: AVPS Chakravarthi AVPS, CMD, Ecobliss India and Global Ambassador, WPO An international roundtable on 'Accelerating Sustainable Industrial Development of the

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Centre reduces BCD on major imported crude edible oils from 20 to 10 per cent

Centre reduces BCD on major imported crude edible oils from 20 to 10 per cent

An advisory has been issued to edible oil associations and industry stakeholders to ensure that the full benefit of the reduced duty is passed on to consumers Centre has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD)

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Union Health Minister launches  FSSAI’s campaign to stop obesity with multilingual, sign language outreach

Union Health Minister launches  FSSAI’s campaign to stop obesity with multilingual, sign language outreach

The programme focussed on the critical role of food safety and nutrition in preventing non-communicable diseases such as obesity On the occasion of World Food Safety Day 2025, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare,

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India, Italy to boost ties in food processing, packaging: Commerce Ministry

India, Italy to boost ties in food processing, packaging: Commerce Ministry

Opportunities for cooperation were also identified in areas such as sustainable agri-value chains, agricultural machinery, food packaging, renewable energy, green hydrogen The 22nd India-Italy Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation (JCEC) witnessed active participation from senior

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FTCCI to host food safety awareness prog

FTCCI to host food safety awareness prog

Programme will be held on preventive healthcare and food safety training The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), under its visionary flagship initiative “Vision 2030 – Quality & Affordable Health for All - Telangana”,

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The food grain storage scheme should be implemented in a timely manner with coordination: Amit Shah

The food grain storage scheme should be implemented in a timely manner with coordination: Amit Shah

According to Shah, the loan facility to PACS should be expanded and active participation of PACS in the scheme should be ensured Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah chaired a review meeting