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Running short of manpower: FSSAI on CAG report

Running short of manpower: FSSAI on CAG report

Soon after the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) slammed Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the food regulator responded that it is facing a severe manpower crunch. In its recent report,

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Patanjali University collaborates with AIIMS for Ayurveda research

Patanjali University collaborates with AIIMS for Ayurveda research

The University of Patanjali and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh have inked an agreement, to jointly carry out research in the field of Ayurveda.   Patanjali University is an educational arm of

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Varun Beverages to expand presence in India

Varun Beverages to expand presence in India

Varun Beverages (VBL) intends to acquire PepsiCo India’s previously franchised sub territory in the state of Jharkhand along with manufacturing units and franchise rights for Chhattisgarh. This acquisition would be subject to satisfactory completion of

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Parle Agro plans to be a Rs 5,000-crore company by next year

Parle Agro plans to be a Rs 5,000-crore company by next year

Parle Agro which makes fruit-based drinks and bottled drinking water brand plans to be a ₹5,000-crore company by next year.   A de-growth in the synthetic carbonated soft-drink space and increasing popularity of fruit-based ones

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Our focus should be on sustainable agriculture: FSSAI Chairman

Our focus should be on sustainable agriculture: FSSAI Chairman

We are over producing many crops with excessive consumption of water, especially in the north western plains, already facing water shortage, which in turn, in the future will cost to the future generations, Ashish Bahuguna,

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Potbelly Corp partners with Kwals Group to open 20 outlets In India

Potbelly Corp partners with Kwals Group to open 20 outlets In India

US-based sandwich restaurant chain Potbelly Corporation signed a franchise agreement with Kwals Group to open 20 outlets in India by 2022. The company opened its first outlet in cyber hub, Gurugram. The restaurant specialises in

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CAG holds FSSAI for over lapses in imposing food safety

CAG holds FSSAI for over lapses in imposing food safety

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has slamed the Union Health Ministry and its regulatory body Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for not chalking down regulations governing various procedures, guidelines

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Ministry of Food Processing Industries, NASVI and Nestlé India collaborate

Ministry of Food Processing Industries, NASVI and Nestlé India collaborate

As a part of implementation of Swachhta Action Plan for the year 2017-18, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries have joined hands with Nestlé India and National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI).  

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Vahdam Teas raises $1.4 M funding

Vahdam Teas raises $1.4 M funding

Vahdam Teas has closed a Series A funding round worth $1.4 million to grow its business. The funding was led by new backers Fireside Venture, Mumbai Angels, Singapore Angel Network and undisclosed existing investors. The

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Nestle sells off tea brands in North America

Nestle sells off tea brands in North America

With the aim of reshaping its business to focus on new consumer trends and healthcare, Nestle has sold two of its tea brands in North America   Private equity firm Fireman Capital Partners said it