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IFBA releases a white paper on issue of counterfeit food products

IFBA releases a white paper on issue of counterfeit food products

The report uncovers the pervasive challenges posed by food fraud, specifically spurious and counterfeit food products and offers strategic insights and measures for combating this pressing issue On the occasion of World Food Safety Day

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Food processing industry should focus on quality: Anita Praveen

Food processing industry should focus on quality: Anita Praveen

Addressing the 15th edition of ‘FICCI FOODWORLD INDIA 2024 Anita Praveen, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India said that the Indian Food Processing Industry is the second biggest employer in the country after textile

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FSSAI directs FBOs to remove claim of 100% fruit juices from label

FSSAI directs FBOs to remove claim of 100% fruit juices from label

All the FBOs have also been instructed to exhaust all existing pre-printed packaging materials before 1st September 2024 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food Business Operators

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UGC asks educational institutions to support FSSAI’s food safety initiatives

UGC asks educational institutions to support FSSAI’s food safety initiatives

The UGC, the FSSAI initiative aims to educate students about the importance of food safety measures, providing them with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about their dietary choices The University Grants

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Kerala yields bumper harvest of green mussels

Kerala yields bumper harvest of green mussels

Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) Practice on a commercial scale undertaken by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, Kerala proved to be a great success in Kerala An experimental Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) Practice on

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FSSAI’s clean chit to MDH and Everest

FSSAI’s clean chit to MDH and Everest

Last month, FSSAI initiated a nationwide sampling of powdered spices from all brands, including MDH and Everest The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reported that no trace of carcinogenic ethylene oxide

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DAHD, UNDP signs MoU on digitalisation of vaccine cold chain management

DAHD, UNDP signs MoU on digitalisation of vaccine cold chain management

This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing animal health and husbandry practices in India, leveraging UNDP's global expertise and DAHD's mandate The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry

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Centre allows export of onion to six countries

Centre allows export of onion to six countries

The government of India allows the export of 2000 metric tonnes of white onion cultivated especially for export markets in Middle-East and some European countries The Government has allowed the export of 99,150 metric tonnes

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India and New Zealand to collaborate in food processing industries

India and New Zealand to collaborate in food processing industries

11th India - New Zealand Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting held in New Zealand A delegation led by the Commerce Secretary, Sunil Barthwal held several constructive and outcome-oriented meetings in New Zealand to work on

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CCFI Urges Indian Spices Board and companies to defend India in ongoing Everest and MDH masala incident

CCFI Urges Indian Spices Board and companies to defend India in ongoing Everest and MDH masala incident

The ongoing investigation underscores the importance of stringent food safety measures and the need for transparent communication from all stakeholders involved The recent scrutiny faced by two renowned Indian spices companies, MDH and Everest Masala,