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Algatech launches Fucovital extracted from microalgae

Algatech launches Fucovital extracted from microalgae

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

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IRCTC ropes in startup TRAPIGO for food delivery facility in trains

IRCTC ropes in startup TRAPIGO for food delivery facility in trains

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

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Hindustan Unilever plans to launch traditional South Asian breakfast options

Hindustan Unilever plans to launch traditional South Asian breakfast options

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

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PAU signs agreement for maize hybrid

PAU signs agreement for maize hybrid

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

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Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks

Green tea molecule could prevent heart attacks

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

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AAK aims expansion in Asia

AAK aims expansion in Asia

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

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Swiggy, BigBasket to acquire milk-delivery start-ups

Swiggy, BigBasket to acquire milk-delivery start-ups

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

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Dairy Tech startup Stellapps raises $14M

Dairy Tech startup Stellapps raises $14M

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

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India’s basmati rice exports hit after reimposition of US sanctions on Iran

India’s basmati rice exports hit after reimposition of US sanctions on Iran

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

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GNC study highlights the healthy lifestyle and behaviour of Indians

GNC study highlights the healthy lifestyle and behaviour of Indians

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%)