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“Events like AAHAR fair helps us to network, learn, and grow in the Indian food market”

“Events like AAHAR fair helps us to network, learn, and grow in the Indian food market”

Rajiv Jaisinghani, Managing Director, Meatzza The size of the processed meat market in India, specifically the consumer side of the business where direct consumers purchase and consume the products, is estimated to be in the

Feature
Why the future of sustainable food in India is upcycling

Why the future of sustainable food in India is upcycling

Food waste is a significant concern in developing countries such as India, where approximately $14 billion worth of crops are wasted each year due to poor cold chain and disorganised logistics. In such a scenario,

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Rationale for Ramping up Food Testing Labs

Rationale for Ramping up Food Testing Labs

Food adulteration has long been a significant concern in India. High-profile cases involving Nestle’s Maggi noodles and honey from established Indian brands such as Dabur and Patanjali are among the most controversial, sparking public outrage.

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Salt, Hypertension and increasing NCDs: A key challenge in Achieving SDGs

Salt, Hypertension and increasing NCDs: A key challenge in Achieving SDGs

George Cheriyan, Consumer activist and an expert on Food Safety The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 is to ensure health and promote well-being for everyone. SDG 3 focuses on good health and well-being as essential

Supplier
Manjushree Packtek buys Jallan Polypack to boost sustainable paper container industry in India

Manjushree Packtek buys Jallan Polypack to boost sustainable paper container industry in India

Commanding a strong brand presence in the sustainable packaging segment Bengaluru-based Manjushree Packtek has announced the acquisition of Jallan Polypack, a well-known name in the sustainable paper cups packaging segment in India. The strategic acquisition

Food
Sugar Watchers raises Rs 3.6 Cr to enhance distribution & marketing

Sugar Watchers raises Rs 3.6 Cr to enhance distribution & marketing

Sugar Watchers has developed patent backed and clinically tested Low GI foods Gurugram-based startup Sugar Watchers, a health food brand focused on beating the problem of diabetes, has raised Rs 3.6 crore in a recent

Global
Switzerland contributes $2.8 M to tackle hunger in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Switzerland contributes $2.8 M to tackle hunger in Democratic Republic of the Congo

In need of food assistance and treatment to prevent malnutrition The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a $ 2.8 million contribution from the Government of Switzerland to support emergency food and nutrition

Policy
Govt asks industry to reduce prices of edible oil amidst fall in global prices

Govt asks industry to reduce prices of edible oil amidst fall in global prices

Indian consumers can expect to pay less for their edible oils The decline in the price of edible oil should be passed on to consumers expeditiously, said Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public

Food
Food tech firm Pluckk acquires 100% stake in Meal Kit Brand KOOK for $1.3 M

Food tech firm Pluckk acquires 100% stake in Meal Kit Brand KOOK for $1.3 M

Ready to cook meal kits have emerged as a sought after cooking trend with customers Pluckk, a digital lifestyle-oriented fresh food brand in the fruit and vegetable (F&V) sector, has announced the acquisition of KOOK,

Beverages
Boundless Brands secures $2.5 M in seed round

Boundless Brands secures $2.5 M in seed round

Funding to be used on marketing, product development, sales partnerships and social media Boundless Brands, a digital-first beverages brand with a full-stack e-commerce platform for the food and beverage (F&B) industry, has raised $2.5 million