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Food grains and raw food items likely to be exempted under GST

Food grains and raw food items likely to be exempted under GST

Tax rates on eighty to 90 per cent items were finalized yesterday under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) which is slated for a rollout from July 1. According to the reports, ‘Mithai’ or sweets

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FSSAI to Amend Regulations | Launches grievance redressal portal

FSSAI to Amend Regulations | Launches grievance redressal portal

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is taking a stern view of any adulteration or lapse in hygiene in the food business. At a summit on Monday, its chief executive, Pawan Kumar

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Indian Dairies Shift to Milk-Based Beverages

Indian Dairies Shift to Milk-Based Beverages

Indian dairies like Amul and Parag Milk Foods and aerated drink firms like PepsiCo and CocaCola are increasingly entering into novel and Western-influenced milk-based beverages. Milk-based beverages offer significantly higher margins than traditional milk drinks.

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Cabinet approves New Central Sector Scheme – SAMPADA

Cabinet approves New Central Sector Scheme – SAMPADA

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi recently has given its approval for re-structuring the schemes of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) under new

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Corbion launch emulsifier designed packaging to reduce waste in baked goods

Corbion launch emulsifier designed packaging to reduce waste in baked goods

SweetPro V100, the new emulsifier from Corbion, provides that market-building consistency, along with better performance and easier handling. “Our customers want to be confident in the quality of their products, year round,” says Jim Robertson,

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PM Narendra Modi relaxes norms for foreign food retailers | Allows sale of non-food items which are Made in India too!

PM Narendra Modi relaxes norms for foreign food retailers | Allows sale of non-food items which are Made in India too!

FDI is expected to allow overseas investors in the food retail segment to offer ‘Made in India’ non-food items as well which will pave the way for multibrand foreign retailers to tap the Indian market.

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Two Italian Varieties of Tomatoes Found to Fight Stomach Cancer

Two Italian Varieties of Tomatoes Found to Fight Stomach Cancer

Researchers analyzed whole tomato extracts for their ability to tackle gastric cancer cell lines and found that they can inhibit the growth of stomach cancer cells. This paves the way for novel therapies to treat

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A Product Developed From Peanut Proteins Enters Clinical Trials

A Product Developed From Peanut Proteins Enters Clinical Trials

An Australian Biotechnology company Aravax has developed a product using selected fragments of peanut proteins that switches off allergic reactions. The product is designed to be safer, more rapid and more convenient than other approaches

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FSSAI organises National Summit on Food Safety and Nutrition landscape in India

FSSAI organises National Summit on Food Safety and Nutrition landscape in India

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has organised a National Summit on Food Safety and Nutrition landscape in India at Hotel Lalit, New Delhi. The event was chaired by chief guest Amitabh Kant, CEO,

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Study links lutein to brain health and intelligence in older adults

Study links lutein to brain health and intelligence in older adults

A study of older adults published in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience has linked consumption of a pigment found in leafy greens to the preservation of crystallized intelligence, the ability to use the skills