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KHPT, GAIN lay new focus on nutrition deficiency, importance of fortification

KHPT, GAIN lay new focus on nutrition deficiency, importance of fortification

Officials of KHPT said that food such as legumes, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, vegetables are consumed in less quantityThe Karnataka Health Promotion Trust (KHPT) and Global Alliance for Nutrition Promotion (GAIN), in collaboration with the

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Karnataka allocates Rs 500 Cr for food startups to encourage organic farming

Karnataka allocates Rs 500 Cr for food startups to encourage organic farming

Government to increase subsidies to 50 per centChief Minister of Karnataka B S Yediyurappa has presented the state budget for 2021-22 on March 8, 2021. Key highlights for the food processing and allied sectors include:

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PM Modi calls for food processing revolution In India

PM Modi calls for food processing revolution In India

The time has come to increase the private sector involvement in the food processing spaceWhile addressing budget announcements for the farm sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently mentioned in a webinar that the food processing

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MoWCD asks States to identify severe acute malnutrition cases

MoWCD asks States to identify severe acute malnutrition cases

Along with the initiatives proposed by the government, CMAM Association has asked for management of SAM cases which are without complications at the community level itself Therapeutic food manufacturers have emphasised the need for making

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FSSAI mulls printing sugar, salt and fat content on front of packaged foods

FSSAI mulls printing sugar, salt and fat content on front of packaged foods

In this regard, the proposal has been subject to discussion by the food regulator in order to bring down salt consumption up to the permissible limit of 5g per dayAs per FSSAI, excessive salt intake

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Karimnagar Dairy set to fortify milk with Vit A & D

Karimnagar Dairy set to fortify milk with Vit A & D

The office of the commissioner of food safety, Telangana State organised a technical session in Karimnagar town in regard to FSSAI making milk fortification mandatoryKarimnagar Dairy is set to fortify its milk with Vitamin A

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FSSAI to allow coloured bottles for packaged water

FSSAI to allow coloured bottles for packaged water

The new provision will permit food businesses to use coloured bottles for water packaging, but the packaging material must adhere to the food-grade requirement under the FSS Act.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

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Mega Food Park in Assam increases economy and employment opportunities: Teli

Mega Food Park in Assam increases economy and employment opportunities: Teli

The Minster also opined that in most cases in NER, the right guidelines regarding the establishment of food processing units are not available. Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Rameswar Teli recently attended the

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FSSAI to provide over 4000 smart jackets to FSOs

FSSAI to provide over 4000 smart jackets to FSOs

The Jacket will limit cross-contamination during the sampling and examination of food businessesThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will be providing 4000+ smart jackets to food safety officers across India. FSSAI has sought

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FSSAI among 40 countries to institute best anti-trans fat policies

FSSAI among 40 countries to institute best anti-trans fat policies

To facilitate the transition towards a Trans Fatty Acids free food supply, FSSAI is also building capacities of the industry and in this regard, recently concluded a series of webinars on trans fatsWith a gazette