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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

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Telangana Govt announces investment commitments worth Rs 7,218 Cr during Food Conclave 2023

Telangana Govt announces investment commitments worth Rs 7,218 Cr during Food Conclave 2023

The State to further boost the food processing sector The inaugural Food Conclave 2023, hosted by the government of Telangana recently, attracted investments worth Rs 7218 crore leading to 58,458 direct employments in the agri-food industry

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Transport Corporation of India & IIM Bangalore launch Supply Chain Sustainability Lab

Transport Corporation of India & IIM Bangalore launch Supply Chain Sustainability Lab

To create sustainable solutions for organisations and supply chains that will lead to large-scale adoption and subsequent benefits India’s leading integrated multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions provider Transport Corporation of India (TCI Group), in

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India and WFP sign agreement for fifth tranche of wheat donation to Afghanistan

India and WFP sign agreement for fifth tranche of wheat donation to Afghanistan

The fifth tranche builds upon assistance already delivered by WFP in Afghanistan The Government of India has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for the delivery

Food
Britannia brings ‘Millet Bread’ with zero added maida in India

Britannia brings ‘Millet Bread’ with zero added maida in India

Taking the portfolio to the next level with the introduction of Millet Bread with zero added maida Britannia, the largest bakery foods company and pioneer of sliced bread in India, has launched Millet Bread that

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The Fortification Fallout: Examining India’s Controversial Nutrition Strategy 

The Fortification Fallout: Examining India’s Controversial Nutrition Strategy 

The subject of mandatory or compulsory food fortification in India, has gained traction and become controversial in recent times. India’s position of 107 out of 121 on the Global Hunger Index 2022 has highlighted the

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Understanding barriers and facilitators for rice fortification in India

Understanding barriers and facilitators for rice fortification in India

Micronutrient deficiency, also known as ‘hidden hunger’, is a serious problem worldwide. This condition is prevalent where rice is a staple diet. Micronutrient deficiency affects all age groups and the burden is more among children

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India signs cooperation agreement with World Food Programme for 2023-27

India signs cooperation agreement with World Food Programme for 2023-27

The new country strategy reflects common concerns and complementarity towards achieving Zero Hunger The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India and the Government of India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare have signed

Allied Industry
PepsiCo invests $400,000 to provide safe water access in UP

PepsiCo invests $400,000 to provide safe water access in UP

PepsiCo Foundation has joined hands with Pandit Jagat Ram Memorial FORCE Trust  With a focus on three priority campaigns of Government of India - the Jal Jeevan Mission, Jal Shakti Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission – the

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Govt pushes APEDA to promote Indian millets in international market

Govt pushes APEDA to promote Indian millets in international market

APEDA has planned promotion of Indian millets across international trade fairs and hold B2B meetings for the year 2023 The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been entrusted with the task