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Zomato, Startup India organise Plastic-Free Future Packathon in New Delhi

Zomato, Startup India organise Plastic-Free Future Packathon in New Delhi

50 restaurant partners and investors discover and celebrate sustainable packaging solutions by startups, for the delivery and dine-in industry Food ordering and delivery platform Zomato in collaboration with Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry

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India develops two genome-edited rice varieties

India develops two genome-edited rice varieties

The new genome varieties hold the potential for revolutionary changes in higher production, climate adaptability, and water conservation Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently announced the development of two genome-edited rice

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APEDA mulls export growth strategy for processed foods

APEDA mulls export growth strategy for processed foods

Govt committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agri and processed food products The government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agri and processed food

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Ministry of Cooperation sign MoU with Swiggy Instamart for onboarding of cooperative dairy

Ministry of Cooperation sign MoU with Swiggy Instamart for onboarding of cooperative dairy

The products under Bharat Organics and other cooperative dairy products will now be available on e-commerce and q-commerce platforms of Swiggy Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation, Dr Ashish Kumar Bhutani, attended the signing of the Memorandum

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SUFALAM 2025 kicks off at NIFTEM-K, igniting innovation in food processing

SUFALAM 2025 kicks off at NIFTEM-K, igniting innovation in food processing

Union Minister Chirag Paswan inaugurates SUFALAM 2025, calls for innovation-driven food ecosystem The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), in collaboration with NIFTEM-Kundli, inaugurated the second edition of SUFALAM 2025 (Start-Up Forum for Aspiring Leaders

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Tur procurement continues in major Tur-producing states

Tur procurement continues in major Tur-producing states

The Government has approved the procurement of Tur, Urad and Masur under Price Support Scheme (PSS) equivalent to 100 per cent of the production of the state for the procurement year 2024-25 In order to

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India, Brazil’s joint efforts strengthen global food security: Chouhan

India, Brazil’s joint efforts strengthen global food security: Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasises promoting production and export of soya in India Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan led the Indian delegation at the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, marking a

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APEDA facilitates first commercial sea shipment of pomegranates from Maharashtra to USA

APEDA facilitates first commercial sea shipment of pomegranates from Maharashtra to USA

14 tonnes of Indian pomegranates exported from Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra to New York, USA In a historic initiative towards introducing Indian Pomegranates to distant markets, a landmark commercial sea shipment of the prized Indian Bhagwa

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Jadhav inaugurates FSSAI’s National Stakeholder Consultation on sustainable packaging

Jadhav inaugurates FSSAI’s National Stakeholder Consultation on sustainable packaging

He announced that the guidelines for the use of rPET in packaging have been prepared by FSSAI after extensive consultations with all stakeholders and in line with the best global practices Union Minister of State

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India’s food inflation hits lowest in 4 years, vegetable oil prices surge

India’s food inflation hits lowest in 4 years, vegetable oil prices surge

The notable drop in food inflation is largely attributed to falling prices in key commodities such as vegetables, eggs, pulses, meat and fish, cereals, and milk products India's year-on-year inflation rate for March 2025 has