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India’s seafood exports touch all-time high in FY 2022-23 at $8.09 B

India’s seafood exports touch all-time high in FY 2022-23 at $8.09 B

USA the largest importer of Indian seafood followed by China, EU, South East Asia, Japan and Middle East India achieved an all-time high exports of seafood both in terms of volume and value by shipping

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FSSAI unveils Rapid Food Testing Kit (RAFT) portal

FSSAI unveils Rapid Food Testing Kit (RAFT) portal

To streamline the operations of the RAFT Scheme ensuring transparency and accountability Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister, Government of India, recently unveiled an innovative initiative by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Policy
Kerala secures top ranking in 5th State Food Safety Index, for 2022-23

Kerala secures top ranking in 5th State Food Safety Index, for 2022-23

Health Minister unveils 5th State Food Safety Index on World Food Safety Day on 7 June 2023 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reaffirmed its dedication to food safety and innovation by

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National Training Centre for FSSAI opens in Ghaziabad

National Training Centre for FSSAI opens in Ghaziabad

Food Safety and Certification (FoSTaC) E-Learning App for street vendors launched Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the state-of-the-art National Training Centre for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

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Govt asks industry to reduce prices of edible oil amidst fall in global prices

Govt asks industry to reduce prices of edible oil amidst fall in global prices

Indian consumers can expect to pay less for their edible oils The decline in the price of edible oil should be passed on to consumers expeditiously, said Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public

Nutritionals
Ministry of Home Affairs announces introduction of millets in meals for armed forces

Ministry of Home Affairs announces introduction of millets in meals for armed forces

Millets will be extensively used in various functions and events of CAPFs and NDRF Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the International Year of Millets-2023, Ministry of Home Affairs has taken a

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Telangana Govt announces investment commitments worth Rs 7,218 Cr during Food Conclave 2023

Telangana Govt announces investment commitments worth Rs 7,218 Cr during Food Conclave 2023

The State to further boost the food processing sector The inaugural Food Conclave 2023, hosted by the government of Telangana recently, attracted investments worth Rs 7218 crore leading to 58,458 direct employments in the agri-food industry

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NITI Aayog releases report on State-wise work for boosting millet production

NITI Aayog releases report on State-wise work for boosting millet production

To enhance production, consumption and popularisation of millet NITI Aayog has released a report titled Promoting Millets in Diets: Best Practices across States/UTs of India. The report was released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman K.

FSSAI
FSSAI responds to health claims made by food business operators

FSSAI responds to health claims made by food business operators

FSSAI has set up a dedicated Advertisement Monitoring Committee that scrutinises advertisements and claims made by FBOs After making a note of media reports about health claims made by Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the

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Australia provides new market access of avocados to India

Australia provides new market access of avocados to India

Australia exported a record $55 million of avocados in 2022 Australian Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Murray Watt has said that Australia and India has agreed on two-way agricultural trade that will provide new