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FSSAI reinforces stringent food safety norms for e-commerce platforms

FSSAI reinforces stringent food safety norms for e-commerce platforms

Any non-compliance with food safety protocols will be viewed with utmost seriousness, potentially leading to severe action Emphasising that food safety is of paramount importance, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO, FSSAI told representatives of leading

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DAHD organises workshop on modernising animal husbandry sector for quality production

DAHD organises workshop on modernising animal husbandry sector for quality production

The main objective was to deliberate on strategies to modernise the animal husbandry sector, enhance productivity in meat, egg and milk The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, organised a Workshop on

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APEDA organises Indian Mango Mania 2025 in Abu Dhabi

APEDA organises Indian Mango Mania 2025 in Abu Dhabi

Premium Indian mango varieties including GI-tagged specialties showcased The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry organised a Mango Promotion Programme in Abu Dhabi as part

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Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa launches campaign in India

Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa launches campaign in India

The campaign will strengthen connections between Indian consumers, importers, and retailers, and South African growers A new marketing campaign has been launched in India to boost consumer awareness, stimulate demand, and highlight the superior quality,

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Cabinet approves International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre at Singna, Agra

Cabinet approves International Potato Centre’s South Asia Regional Centre at Singna, Agra

The major objective of this investment is to increase food and nutrition security, farmers' income, and job creation The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal from the Department of

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International Institute of Refrigeration calls to form national refrigeration committees to tackle food challenges

International Institute of Refrigeration calls to form national refrigeration committees to tackle food challenges

Cross-sectoral platforms will help to coordinate sustainable refrigeration efforts across all applications, from cryogenic technologies and ultra-low temperature uses, to food and health cold chains On the occasion of World Refrigeration Day, the International Institute of

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DoFPD, GoI conduct nationwide inspections of edible oil refineries, processing facilities

DoFPD, GoI conduct nationwide inspections of edible oil refineries, processing facilities

The inspections covered major port-based edible oil refineries and inland processing plants that import Crude Palm Oil (CPO), crude soybean oil and crude sunflower oil In a concerted effort to ensure that the benefits of

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IIT Madras partners with TN govt to boost state’s agri-food ecosystem

IIT Madras partners with TN govt to boost state’s agri-food ecosystem

The institute has entered into a strategic partnership with TN Agri Business and Food Processing Export Corporation Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is partnering with Tamil Nadu to boost Tamil Nadu’s agriculture and food

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UNIDO Global Meet in Bangkok calls for shift in packaging perception to reduce food loss

UNIDO Global Meet in Bangkok calls for shift in packaging perception to reduce food loss

India loses up to 30 per cent of its food post-harvest due to inadequate packaging: AVPS Chakravarthi AVPS, CMD, Ecobliss India and Global Ambassador, WPO An international roundtable on 'Accelerating Sustainable Industrial Development of the

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Centre reduces BCD on major imported crude edible oils from 20 to 10 per cent

Centre reduces BCD on major imported crude edible oils from 20 to 10 per cent

An advisory has been issued to edible oil associations and industry stakeholders to ensure that the full benefit of the reduced duty is passed on to consumers Centre has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD)