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NCDRC dismisses govt’s plea to ban Maggi noodles

NCDRC dismisses govt’s plea to ban Maggi noodles

Maggi noodles were banned in June 2015 for six months across the country following allegations that they contained chemicals beyond prescribed limits Nestle India Ltd has announced that the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

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International Year of Millets 2023 concludes at FAO headquarters

International Year of Millets 2023 concludes at FAO headquarters

A special exhibition featuring a showcase of millet-value-added products from across the world and live cooking was also organised The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organised the closing ceremony of the International Year of Millets (IYM)

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IRRI and Odisha Govt partners to strengthen speciality rice segment

IRRI and Odisha Govt partners to strengthen speciality rice segment

These high-yielding nutritious rice varieties have great market potential and may be positioned as a premium product segment which could generate higher demand and economic value for producers The state of Odisha produced nearly 11

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Govt directs NCCF and NAFED to initiate procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of onion 

Govt directs NCCF and NAFED to initiate procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of onion 

Rabi onion is critical for the country’s onion availability as it contributes 72 -75 per cent of annual production in the country In the current year, the Government has directed NCCF and NAFED to initiate

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Ban imposes because small food operators don’t follow the rules: Mahesh Zagade

Ban imposes because small food operators don’t follow the rules: Mahesh Zagade

The two food items Gobi Manchurian and the colourful Cotton Candy have sent alarm bells ringing across health ministries in the country as laboratory tests have shown cancer-causing additives Rhodamine-B and Tartrazine were being used

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India and Bhutan to sign agreement in area of food safety

India and Bhutan to sign agreement in area of food safety

This will promote ease of doing business and will reduce compliance costs on both sides The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the signing of an Agreement between the Bhutan Food and

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Karnataka bans use of artificial food colours in cotton candy and gobi manchurian

Karnataka bans use of artificial food colours in cotton candy and gobi manchurian

Dinesh Gundu Rao, Health Minister has announced that flouting this ban would result in a jail term of up to seven years and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh The southern Indian state

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Zero food children in India report malicious attempts to fake news: Govt

Zero food children in India report malicious attempts to fake news: Govt

The study has not referred to publicly available data of more than 8 crore children measured on the Roshan tracker through the 13.9 lahks Anganwadi centres across the country The Ministry of Women and Child

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India plant-based foods show sparks sustainability revolution

India plant-based foods show sparks sustainability revolution

The show served as a visionary platform for industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the world, over 40 startups globally and presentations from more than 35 distinguished speakers The highly anticipated India Plant-Based Foods Show 2024,

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Govt organises Poshan Utsav

Govt organises Poshan Utsav

The event featured the release of 'Poshan Utsav Book' and announced the launch of the Cartoon Coalition The Ministry of Women and Child Development organised the Poshan Utsav at The Oberoi on 29th February 2024.