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Scientists use bacteria for fortifying food with riboflavin

Scientists use bacteria for fortifying food with riboflavin

Although found in various foods like eggs, green vegetables, milk and meat, there are numerous cases of riboflavin or vitamin B2 deficiency occurring on a regular basis. To help solve this, scientists have been looking

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NIN develops India’s first nutrition atlas

NIN develops India’s first nutrition atlas

India currently faces twin challenges in the nutrition sector - undernutrition manifesting in several health problems as well as an increasing problem of overweight and obesity, contributing to the burden of non-communicable diseases. In order

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FSSAI unleashes ’Yellow Book’ TO promote SNF among school kids

FSSAI unleashes ’Yellow Book’ TO promote SNF among school kids

The food regulator of the country, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has unleashed a ‘Yellow Book’ to promote Safe and Nutritious Food among school going kids. The book provides age appropriate content

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FSSAI revamping the packaging, labeling, claims and advertising norms

FSSAI revamping the packaging, labeling, claims and advertising norms

In the move to further strengthen the packaging, labeling claims and advertising norms, the food regulators of India, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to opt for reviving these domains. The

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Nestle and FSSAI join hands to roll out Food Safety Institute in India

Nestle and FSSAI join hands to roll out Food Safety Institute in India

Packaged food giants Nestle and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has come together to bestow India its first Food Safety Institute. Nestle Food Safety Institute (NFSI) has been inaugurated recently by Nestle

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Alibaba now turns its radar on Indian food sector

Alibaba now turns its radar on Indian food sector

Chinese online marketplace giant, Alibaba has now shifted its radar to Indian food sector. If all goes by the plan, Chinese firm will be investing a massive amount of US $200 million in the Indian

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NDDB unleashes its milk fortification project

NDDB unleashes its milk fortification project

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in association with World Bank and TATA Trust unleashes it pilot milk fortification project. While relaying the information, Dilip Rath, Chairman, NDDB said, “Vitamin A and D deficiencies are widely

Allied Industry
Roha acquires New Foods Industry S p A

Roha acquires New Foods Industry S p A

Roha, one of the world’s leading colour manufacturers, has acquired New Foods Industry S p A, which is located near Verona in Italy and is an expert in dry ingredients for the food and beverage

Policy
Niti Aayog draws nutrition action plan

Niti Aayog draws nutrition action plan

A high-level panel under Niti Aayog has drawn up a 10-point nutrition action plan that includes governance reforms in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Kuposhan Mukt Bharat.   The national nutrition strategy,

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Soon, commerce ministry will bring policy frame work to boost agri exports: Prabhu

Soon, commerce ministry will bring policy frame work to boost agri exports: Prabhu

The recently appointed Commerce and Industry Minister, Suresh Prabhu revealed that the ministry is on the verge of drafting a policy framework for facilitating access to global markets for the Indian agriculture produce. He further