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Scientists reveal that fibre in food helps lose weight

Scientists reveal that fibre in food helps lose weight

A group of scientists at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have discovered that eating more fibre can help trim one’s waistline and combat obesity.   Fibre can be found in whole grains, fruit, vegetables and

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NABARD to support dairy sector with 8K Cr fund

NABARD to support dairy sector with 8K Cr fund

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will soon start on with the Rs 8,000-crore fund that the finance minister announced in this year’s budget to support the dairy sector.  It targets to

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Teesta River enters premium tea segment

Teesta River enters premium tea segment

Bangalore based start-up Teesta River Tea has launched its array of tea products online. Teesta Beverages has positioned teas in each key segment. Teesta High Range Tips is a heady blend of super fine Darjeeling

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CFTRI scientist wins prestigious award

CFTRI scientist wins prestigious award

Dr. Ngaseppam Iboyaima Singh, Senior Principal Scientist, Department of Fruit and Vegetable Technology, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, has been conferred the prestigious Dr. M. Mahadeviah Award- 2016 in recognition of his significant contribution to the development of

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TGBL to sell 31.85% stake in Sri Lankan plantation

TGBL to sell 31.85% stake in Sri Lankan plantation

Tata Global Beverages Ltd (TGBL) is planning to sell its 31.85 per cent stake in Watawala plantations in Sri Lanka to Colombo-based Sunshine Holdings Plc.   TGBL will sell its stake in joint venture Estate

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Millet and organic food mela starts in Mysuru

Millet and organic food mela starts in Mysuru

Jointly organised by the department of Agriculture and the district administration, two-day day divisional-level Millet Mela began on Wednesday with district in-charge Minister H.C. Mahadevappa emphasising the need for dryland farming and millet cultivation to

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FSSAI to establish food safety laboratory network

FSSAI to establish food safety laboratory network

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is in the process of establishing a high-tech laboratory network that will be referred to in case of conflicting results during primary testing of food samples.

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About 20 McDonald’s outlets in North and East India will reopen in a few days

About 20 McDonald’s outlets in North and East India will reopen in a few days

Nearly 20 of the 84 McDonald’s outlets in North and East India that were shut down earlier this week are set to open in the next few days. Connaught Plaza Restaurants Private Limited, the North

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Pratap Snacks steps in sweet snack market, unleashes it new range ’Rich Feast’

Pratap Snacks steps in sweet snack market, unleashes it new range ’Rich Feast’

Indian snacks food company, Prataap Snacks has entered the category of sweet snacks market through its wholly owned subsidiary with the launch of its new brand ‘Rich Feast’, it said in a statement. The first

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Check its licence before feasting at a roadside stall

Check its licence before feasting at a roadside stall

For those who want to taste fast food items or even have a meal from the roadside eateries, it could mean better food quality and hygiene soon. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India