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Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free fortified rice

Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free fortified rice

The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100 per cent funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY (Food Subsidy) The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of

Dietary Supplements
PRENELACT offers nutritional balance when pregnant and breastfeeding

PRENELACT offers nutritional balance when pregnant and breastfeeding

SYNEVIT's carefully developed supplement provides a balanced source of essential vitamins and minerals Maintaining healthy nutrition during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can be a balancing act. Veteran nutraceutical brand SYNEVIT has created its PRENELACT prenatal and

World
dsm-firmenich marks milestone in ampli-D® authorisation with EU approval

dsm-firmenich marks milestone in ampli-D® authorisation with EU approval

Available as a market-ready solution, ampli-D® can help nutraceutical brands fast-track innovation pipelines and quickly bring meaningful products targeting key health areas to market dsm-firmenich, an innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty, has announced the

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Overview of Health Foods Regulation in China 

Overview of Health Foods Regulation in China 

In China, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is responsible for health food registration and notification of first-time imported health food that belongs to the vitamin and mineral supplement category. Provincial departments for market

Dietary Supplements
Nestlé announces launch of ‘Resource Fiber Choice’ for improved gut health in India

Nestlé announces launch of ‘Resource Fiber Choice’ for improved gut health in India

Resource Fiber Choice offers superior sensorial parameters compared to existing solutions for constipation Strengthening the commitment to enable people live healthier lives, Nestlé India has launched Resource Fiber Choice, a unique and effective gut health solution. Resource Fiber

Nutritionals
Contribution of indigenous foods to address malnutrition in Indian tribal communities: Study

Contribution of indigenous foods to address malnutrition in Indian tribal communities: Study

Study done by the Nutrition team at the George Institute India as part of the intermediate fellowship of Suparna Ghosh-Jerath, under the DBT Wellcome trust India Alliance Nutrition researchers at The George Institute for Global Health

Food
Mother Dairy brings 15 new products tapping into indulgence & convenience spaces

Mother Dairy brings 15 new products tapping into indulgence & convenience spaces

Embarked upon a journey to tap into new product spaces and categories Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable, India’s leading milk and milk products major, has announced its new portfolio with over 15 new products for

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
“Things are changing and India is planning to take a more supportive standpoint on nutraceuticals”

“Things are changing and India is planning to take a more supportive standpoint on nutraceuticals”

Globally, the nutraceuticals market is projected to reach $446.35 billion in 2027. In light of the growing acceptance of health supplements, Indian companies have been introducing new nutraceuticals to cater to various consumer health needs. Meanwhile, global players

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Regulatory Landscape in Asia for Biofortification

Regulatory Landscape in Asia for Biofortification

Ravinder Grover, Regional Coordinator-Asia, HarvestPlus Around 88 percent of Asian and African countries face two or three forms of malnutrition simultaneously. Several factors such as insufficient food supply, low household income, poor healthcare facilities and