According to the ‘loot calculator’ of Jai Kisan Andolan (JKA), a movement which works for farmers’ rights, Chana farmers stand to lose Rs 6,170 crore as they have not received the government assured minimum support
The government is unlikely to give any export subsidy to sugar mills even as it has asked mills to give priority to clear sugar arrears to farmers, which has mounted to more than Rs 18,000
PepsiCo is facing a flood of exits in India. In the past 3-4 months, about 15 senior to mid-level executives have left the beverages major that makes Pepsi and 7Up sodas, Tropicana juices, Gatorade sports
Ram Vilas Paswan, the Union food minister, has written to the chief ministers of all major sugar producing states to take strict action against sugar mills which have not paid sugarcane farmers. Industry estimates show
Flyers from Pune airport will soon be able to enjoy a wider variety of food options. From April 11, three new food and beverage outlets will start operations inside the terminal building. “The Pune airport
The government has reduced export duty of raw and refined sugar to boost shipments as the country is set to produce record 29.5 million tonnes of the sweetener in the current 2017-18 marketing season. Export
ITC Ltd has entered the liquid milk segment with pouches. With this development, the company expanded its dairy portfolio beyond ghee and dairy whitener. Launched in Munger in Bihar, each of the 500 ml packs
Visakhapatnam-based seafood supplier Devi Sea Foods Ltd has filed a draft proposal with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to float an initial public offering (IPO). The company’s public issue comprises a
The ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI) has issued operational guidelines for the scheme of integrated cold chain and value addition under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojna (PMKSY). These guidelines were made effective by
Frutarom has become one of the top five suppliers of natural colors worldwide following its acquisition of several natural colors companies, and major investments in building fully integrated, safe, and controlled supply chains. The company