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FSSAI Gears up for BHOG-Blissful and Hygienic Offering to God

FSSAI Gears up for BHOG-Blissful and Hygienic Offering to God

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is now gearing up to train the staff of renowned temples across the length and breadth of the country. Under its initiative ‘BHOG-Blissful & Hygienic Offering To

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FSSAI constitutes Scientific Panel on Food Fortification and Nutrition

FSSAI constitutes Scientific Panel on Food Fortification and Nutrition

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which is addressing the nutritional gap in the population through fortification of various foods, has now constituted a Scientific Panel on ‘Food Fortification and Nutrition’ to

Global
Reckitt Benckiser acquires Mead Johnson for $16.6 Billion

Reckitt Benckiser acquires Mead Johnson for $16.6 Billion

World’s leading consumer health and hygiene company Reckitt Benckiser Group is in agreement to acquire Mead Johnson for 16.6 billion dollars. As a result of it, Mead Johnson will become a new division of Reckitt

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FSSAI urges restaurants to declare calories on the menu

FSSAI urges restaurants to declare calories on the menu

The food regulatory board of India desires to notify people about the calorific and nutritive value of food that are served to them so that they are well informed and are aware of what they

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Malaysian Palm Oil Council aims to strengthen bilateral ties with India

Malaysian Palm Oil Council aims to strengthen bilateral ties with India

As Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s centennial, organized Indo-Malay oil networking seminar to recognize the flourishing export business of palm oil. Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong, Minister, plantation industries and commodities, Malaysia, said, “Through our visit,

Policy
FSSAI cautions FBOs against misusing its name, logo

FSSAI cautions FBOs against misusing its name, logo

With misuse of its name and logo by some food companies, regulator FSSAI today said the display of its logo and name in label and advertisements in any form should not suggest that the authority

Functional Foods
Cargill comes up with anti-counterfeit technology in brands

Cargill comes up with anti-counterfeit technology in brands

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) giants Cargill Foods India whose popular regional brand, Gemini cooking oil, has a 27% share in Maharashtra has introduced anti-counterfeiting technology in its products. The initiative against counterfeiting has been launched

Allied Industry
BASF replaces food dyes with 10% Beta-Carotene Colorant

BASF replaces food dyes with 10% Beta-Carotene Colorant

Replacing Azo dyes yellow 5 and 6 in beverages, soups, confections and nutrition products, BASF has launched Lucarotin 10 CWD (Cold Water Dispersible) & O (Orange) Plus, an orange colorant. The 10% beta-carotene powder is

Ingredients
DuPont launches bakery enzyme solutions for extra resilient

DuPont launches bakery enzyme solutions for extra resilient

DuPont has launched bakery enzyme solutions that promise to keep cakes softer and fresh-baked bread extra resilient. Using the proprietary G4 amylase technology to improve the softness throughout the shelf life and still maintain good

Allied Industry
Amazon seeks government’s approval to setup its food e-retail venture

Amazon seeks government’s approval to setup its food e-retail venture

One of the biggest marketplaces of the world, Amazon is moving a step forward to setup food e-retail venture in India. The company has recently approached the government with the proposal of stocking the locally