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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

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Centre imposes wheat stock limits

Centre imposes wheat stock limits

Any entity found to have not registered on the portal or violates the stock limits will be subject to suitable punitive action under Section 6 & 7 of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 The Government of India

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FTCCI champions kitchen gardening to combat poor diets and urban stress

FTCCI champions kitchen gardening to combat poor diets and urban stress

The event offered hands-on knowledge and tips on best plants for kitchen and balcony gardening, soil management and composting techniques The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), through its Agro & Food Processing Committee,

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MoFPI invites EoI for cold chain projects, multi-product food irradiation units

MoFPI invites EoI for cold chain projects, multi-product food irradiation units

For cold chain projects the last date for submission of proposals is July 26, 2025 Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, has invited proposals through an Expression of Interest (EoI) dated 27.05.2025 under the Scheme

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MoFPI advocates tech-driven nutrition tracking at SWASTH Workshop

MoFPI advocates tech-driven nutrition tracking at SWASTH Workshop

Urges National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management-K to lead innovation The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-Kundli) recently organised a

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FSSAI urges states/UTs to intensify inspections on non-permitted fruit ripening agents

FSSAI urges states/UTs to intensify inspections on non-permitted fruit ripening agents

The presence of calcium carbide on the premises or stored alongside crates of fruits will be treated as circumstantial evidence against the Food Business Operator (FBO) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)