Published: Jan 06, 2016

India achieved self-sufficiency in food grains in the 1970s thanks to the Green Revolution. Yet, with a growing population, rising incomes and substantial unsatisfied demand among the poor, it is clear that the country cannot do without continued high gro

Published: Jan 06, 2016

A recently released press note by ISMA (Indian Sugar Mills Association) has stated that as on December 31, 2015, 470 sugar mills were in operation in the country and they produced 79.85 lakh tonne sugar, which is 6.5% higher as compared to last season’s p

Published: Jan 05, 2016

Indian food regulatory authority, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, is likely to do away with approvals for food products if the ingredients used in them have received clearance before itself and are declared safe.

Published: Jan 05, 2016

Venture capital (VC) firm Sequoia Capital has invested in a craft beer brand Bira 91, which aims to capture the growing demand for craft beer in the urban market of India.

Published: Jan 05, 2016

We thought we could take this opportunity to review the procedure rather than just convert the advisory into regulation.

Published: Jan 05, 2016

Milk which is termed as the elixir of life, is the precursor of various relishing indigenous milk products throughout India that contributes maximum to the GDP of India.

Published: Jan 05, 2016

India has recorded growth of 6.3 % in 2014-15 and is expected to grow at 7.8 – 8 %, as per Asian Development Bank (ADB), in 2015-16. This being the background, with focus on Make in India campaign run by Government of India to push the manufacturing secto

Published: Jan 04, 2016

Punjab has always been known as one of the key agricultural states in the country and hence possesses immense potential and scope for setting up food processing industries to uplift the agri-business system.

Published: Dec 31, 2015

The edible oil industry in the country has made a plea to the Central government to seek a revision in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), which was fixed in the year 2004-05.

Published: Dec 31, 2015

Consumers get confused about labels printed on food items and hence, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) should look into labelling issues related to 'expiry date' and 'best before,' according to Justice D K Jain, president, National

Published: Dec 30, 2015

Further lowering the outlook for Indian exports to US$255-260 billion for fiscal 2015-16, ASSOCHAM recently maintained that the sector is in real crisis and has engulfed entire agri exports witnessing sharp falls.

Published: Dec 30, 2015

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will be organising the Navi Mumbai Food Festival 2016 to promote cultural ties and healthy eating habits among kids and adults from February 11 to 14, 2016, at CBD Belapur.

Published: Dec 29, 2015

Future Consumer Enterprise (FCEL),the food arm of Future Group, is planning to raise about Rs368cr($55m) from Black River Asset Management, to fund its business expansion.

Published: Dec 28, 2015

Elanpro, a leading commercial refrigeration company, has made addition to its frozen treat menu offerings for the growing supermarket with Elanpro Counter Top Freezer.

Published: Dec 25, 2015

A National Conference on Skill Development in Food Processing Sector Bridging the Gap - Building the Nation was organised here on Tuesday by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in which minister of state for food processing industries Sadhvi Niranjan

Published: Dec 25, 2015

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), which was envisaged for accelerating the economy through streamlining of taxation regime across the country, so far failed to get Parliament's nod.

Published: Dec 23, 2015

Apple growers in Kashmir complain that climate change is ruining their crop: studies show that extreme weather conditions are destroying apple orchards in the region and subsequently putting the livelihoods of millions of farmers at risk.

Published: Dec 23, 2015

Horticulture and food processing minister Madhya Pradesh Kusum Mahdele has urged investors to take interest in setting up food industries in her state.

Published: Dec 23, 2015

Progress, challenges and opportunities in the food processing sector were the key issues discussed and highlighted at the recently-held All India Food Processors’ Association (AIFPA) seminar on “A decade of Progress, Challenges and Opportunities in the Fo

Published: Dec 22, 2015

Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated an inverse association between consumption of fruit products and morbidity and mortality from degenerative diseases.