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DSM launches state-of-the-art fortified rice kernel manufacturing plant in India

DSM launches state-of-the-art fortified rice kernel manufacturing plant in India

Hyderabad site uses the latest scientific technology to add nutrition lost during rice production Royal DSM, a global purpose-led, science-based leader in health and nutrition headquartered in the Netherlands, has launched a new fortified rice

Feature
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

Interview
“Nootropic supplements have great relevance not only in the fitness industry but in the overall sports industry”

“Nootropic supplements have great relevance not only in the fitness industry but in the overall sports industry”

Iron Asylum India, based in Bengaluru, is a distributor and marketer of imported food supplements across India. With the burgeoning fitness and sports industry, the company is expanding into the D2C segment and intends to

Column
From Farm to Fork: India’s Fight Against Food Loss and Waste

From Farm to Fork: India’s Fight Against Food Loss and Waste

Dr Satyanarayana Kandukuri, Food Processing practice lead, Sathguru Management Consultants Food loss and waste (FLW) refers to the decrease in quantity or quality of food throughout the supply chain. ‘Food Loss’ takes place from harvest,

Technologies
Xcode Life forays into nutrigenomics, launching comprehensive gene nutrition test

Xcode Life forays into nutrigenomics, launching comprehensive gene nutrition test

Nutrigenomics is becoming the backbone of Xcode Life’s services Chennai-based firm Xcode Life is now launching India’s most comprehensive nutrigenomic assessment. It covers nearly 50 aspects of nutrition, including macro breakup according to genotype, micronutrient deficiency risk,

Global
FDA outlines strategy to further increase resiliency of US infant formula market

FDA outlines strategy to further increase resiliency of US infant formula market

The agency remains committed to improving the infant formula supply The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a national strategy outlining actions the agency will take immediately to help ensure one of the nation's most

Nutritionals
Vieroots to create 1000 certified lifestyle coaches

Vieroots to create 1000 certified lifestyle coaches

Opening up opportunities for specialists like dieticians and nutritionists by becoming Viegyan Certified Lifestyle Coaches Viegyan Academy, the wellness education division of Bengaluru-based startup Vieroots Wellness Solutions, will train and certify 1000 Certified Lifestyle Coaches

Ingredients
IFF advances softgel technology for dietary supplement applications

IFF advances softgel technology for dietary supplement applications

Leading patented SeaGel® technology achieves industry’s first encapsulation success with liquid curcumin US-based firm International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has announced its encapsulation success with high viscosity liquid and semi-liquid nutritional ingredients in softgel dietary supplement

Global
Nestlé and UC Chile sign research partnership to explore potential of marine plants and algae

Nestlé and UC Chile sign research partnership to explore potential of marine plants and algae

Innovation needed to transform the food system, and address challenges including climate change and malnutrition Through its recently inaugurated R&D Centre in Latin America, Nestlé has signed an agreement with the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC

Policy
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