Published: Jun 20, 2016

On Wednesday 15 June, Maharashtra’s Minister for Cooperation Chandrakant Patil announced that the official government notification (GR) to delist fruits and vegetables from the purview of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) will be issued wit

Published: Jun 17, 2016

A diversified FMCG conglomerate CavinKare recently announced the launch of Cavin’s Fruit Milkshake, a ‘ready to serve’ fruit and dairy-based beverage that has power of 3 – milk, honey and fruits.

Published: Jun 16, 2016

During the first 11 months of the Financial Year 2015-16, onion exports from India increased by 33% to Rs. 23.62 billion.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

On Sunday 12 June, state co-operatives minister Chandrakant Patil visited the town of Niphad tehsil, in Nashik; during his visit, farmers staged demonstrations in protest against the recent crash in onion prices.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

The Odisha Government is lagging way behind its target to create more potato cold storage capacity in the state by 2017-18.

Published: Jun 15, 2016

Hefty increases in vegetable prices in India contributed to pushing up overall food inflation, which increased to 7.55 per cent in May against 6.32 per cent in the previous month, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Published: Jun 14, 2016

The availability of grafted vegetables seedling is set to be increased in Kerala, as grafting technology, which was previously restricted to a few Kerala Agriculture University scientists, has been passed on to field officers of the VFPCK (Vegetable and F

Published: Jun 13, 2016

With an aim to double the rate of food processing in the country from the current 8-10% to 20% by the end of the term of the Modi government, ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI) has stepped up efforts such as completing 37 Mega Food Parks, well

Published: Jun 13, 2016

VKL Foodservice, a leading name in food solutions, is introducing Springburst Lime Seasoning in a resealable zip lock pouch that retains freshness and longer shelf life of the product.

Published: Jun 13, 2016

Finally, India will have a fast and smooth food recall process, in accordance with global best practices.

Published: Jun 12, 2016

Italian confectionery company Ferrero will double the amount of cocoa it purchases from Fairtrade farmers – to 40,000 metric tonne over the next three years.

Published: Jun 12, 2016

The long-pending decision on exporting Indian dairy products to Russia, though resulting in huge losses in the form of missed opportunities, has finally come through.

Published: Jun 12, 2016

High production and competition from other tropical fruits mean that banana prices in South India are likely to stay low.

Published: Jun 08, 2016

Patna is the second largest city in eastern India after Kolkata; high temperatures and humidity there have led to a good output of vegetables, and subsequently a sharp decline in prices.

Published: Jun 06, 2016

In Srinagar, the government is prioritising the modernisation of fruit markets, according to Minister for Public Works and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Abdul Rehman Veeri.

Published: Jun 06, 2016

The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday 2 June announced the opening of 64 centres across the state for purchasing onion at Rs 6 per kg. The centres will operate from June 4 to 30.

Published: Jun 06, 2016

A scientific breakthrough on the DNA sequencing of groundnut (also known as peanut) promises the development of improved groundnut varieties with enhanced traits such as increased pod and oil yield, drought and heat tolerance and greater disease resistanc

Published: Jun 06, 2016

The ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI) is awaiting the cabinet nod for the note prepared by department of industrial policy & promotion (DIPP) to revive investment into the sector.

Published: Jun 03, 2016

Costa Coffee, a leading coffee chain, has launched its international range of Frostino chilled beverages in India.

Published: Jun 03, 2016

Aiming at doubling the rate of food processing in the country, Union minister for food processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Thursday said that one of the major achievements in regard to transforming the food economy through food processing has been creation