Published: Jun 02, 2016

Soybean – source of soy protein Since 1960s, soybean has been recognised as rich source of unsaturated vegetable oil.

Published: Jun 02, 2016

Indian dairy market has come a long way since the launch of Operation Flood, NDDB’s dairy development programme, to become a Rs 5 lakh crore industry impacting the life of more than 75 million dairy farmers.

Published: Jun 02, 2016

India has said that it wants to make Morocco the centre of its economic activities in the African region. The two countries are now working together to develop their bilateral ties, with Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari holding wide-ranging talks with t

Published: Jun 02, 2016

Most Delhi-based retailers depend on Dhenkanal for their early mango supplies.

Published: Jun 01, 2016

In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, apple growers have demanded an increase in the import duty on apples, because large-scale apple imports are adversely affecting their business.

Published: Jun 01, 2016

In Kolkata, India, a drop in potato production has caused the price of the commodity to increase; yet the farmers are not benefiting from this.

Published: Jun 01, 2016

The ministry of agriculture & farmers welfare on Tuesday agreed to evolve a new National Policy on Cold Chain to provide direction for the long-term approach for holistic infrastructure creation in both agri and horticulture products.

Published: May 31, 2016

The latest FSSAI deadline for licensing and registration of food business operators (FBOs) under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011, that ended on May 4, 2016, has been given another three-month e

Published: May 31, 2016

The Indian government has exceeded its target of buying 15,000 tonnes of onion for buffer stock and has procured 20,000 tonnes to be used in case of price increases in the lean season.

Published: May 30, 2016

Ferrero, the globally renowned chocolate and confectionery manufacturer, is looking to expand its business in India and has launched Kinder Schoko-Bons Crispy as part of its ‘Kinder’ portfolio. The new product is the second to be sold in India under the ‘

Published: May 30, 2016

A quarterly survey published by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) points out that food processing firms are facing constraints in production due to rising prices of raw materials, labour related issues, shortage of skilled

Published: May 27, 2016

On the basis of a Horticulture Department field report, Odisha's state government decided not to procure potato this year.

Published: May 27, 2016

Summer is at its peak in Thane and lake city residents are buying more and more exotic fruits, such as wood apples, passion fruit, mangosteens, rambutans, longans, kiwis and dragon fruits.

Published: May 27, 2016

Mango prices in Panaji, Goa, like in most of India, have been high for weeks, yet as the last batch of mangoes enters local markets, the prices have nosedived. Mancurad mangoes, for instance, are going at Rs300 a dozen, while 12 Alphonso mangoes currentl

Published: May 27, 2016

India's Adani Wilmar and Ruchi Soya are teaming up to form a joint venture (JV) in India, as they look to tap into the growing demand for food in the country which has a population of over one billion people.

Published: May 26, 2016

In Kurnool city, mango prices have soared far beyond the reach of the average consumer; this is due to less than 20 percent of the crop reaching the market and its arrival being delayed by two months.

Published: May 26, 2016

Indian mango exports to the UAE are under threat after the UAE authorities have said that pesticide residues in consignments are higher than prescribed limits. Pests and diseases have also been found in some vegetable deliveries.

Published: May 26, 2016

Euromonitor International, a leading global research firm, has ranked Ruchi Soya among the ‘Top 5 Packaged Food Companies in India.’ A recent report by the leading global research firm places Ruchi Soya in the fourth position in the packaged foods categ

Published: May 26, 2016

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to remove the now controversial additives, potassium bromate and potassium iodate, which are allegedly used in the manufacturing of breads in India, from its list of approved additives.

Published: May 25, 2016

More than 4,500 organic farmers in various districts have received certificates from Karnataka State Organic Certification Agency (KSOCA), which will allow them to market their produce with their brand names.