Algatechnologies, Ltd. has launched Fucovital, a patented, all-natural 3% fucoxanthin oleoresin produced and extracted from microalgae. Fucovital’s unique composition is the first fucoxanthin granted New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN) acknowledgement for dietary supplements from the
IRCTC has roped in an IIT-IIM Alumni-run startup TRAPIGO for the facility of delivering food to passengers on their train seats. Not only food, the passengers can even place orders for alphonso mangoes. TRAPIGO was
Hindustan Unilever, the country’s largest consumer goods firm, plans to launch traditional South Asian breakfast options such as khichdi, upma and pongal. According to media reports, the move is a departure from the company’s previous
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana has entered into an agreement with Chakra Seeds Kurnool (AP) and Friends Agro Industry, Malerkotla for commercialisation of PMH-1 (Maize hybrid) and PAU Super SMS Technology, respectively. The agreement
Green tea could hold the key to preventing deaths from heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation. Scientists from Lancaster University and the University of
Swedish-Danish producer of high-value added vegetable oils and fats, AAK plans to invest in a customisation plant in the Philippines as the functional ingredients and fats supplier targets growth in Asia. The facility will
Swiggy and BigBasket which recently received funding are now eyeing milk delivery startups for acquisitions. According to media reports, both companies are in talks with some of the milk delivery startups in different cities to
Bengaluru based dairy technology startup Stellapps Technologies has raised $14 million in one of the largest equity funding rounds led by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and IndusAge Partners, among others. IIT-Madras incubated Stellapps
After President Donald Trump re-imposed US sanctions on Iran, Indian basmati rice and premium tea exporters feel that may lose the Iran market. According to media reports, at present, basmati rice fetches $1,200-$1,300 per tonne
GNC, a leading nutrition and supplement brand, today announced its report, which finds a disconnect between perception and reality of health and wellness among Indians. Most Indians view their health as acceptable or excellent (70%)