India’s summer crop sowing for the 2026 season has reached 36.22 lakh hectares, according to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.…
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Month: March 2026
DeHaat Launches NHB-Backed Grape Cluster Programme in Nashik to Boost Exports
DeHaat has rolled out a grape cluster development programme in Nashik in collaboration with the National Horticulture Board (NHB), under the Ministry of Agriculture &…
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Wheat Bran May Emerge as India’s Next Functional Food Ingredient
Wheat bran, long treated as a low-value byproduct of flour milling, may soon find a new role in India’s food processing industry as a functional…
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Ben & Jerry’s Foundation Joins Legal Battle Against Magnum Ice Cream Company
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation has joined an ongoing lawsuit against its parent firm The Magnum Ice Cream Company after a court allowed the non-profit…
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Quick Commerce Set to Power India’s Packaged F&B Growth to $150 Billion
India’s packaged food and beverages (F&B) market is poised for its next growth wave, with Redseer Strategy Consultants projecting the sector to expand from $100…
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Rural Demand, Early Summer Power Rasna Growth: Khambatta
Rasna International is witnessing strong growth driven by rising demand in smaller towns, early summer consumption and the rapid rise of quick commerce, according to…
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HUL Denies Food Biz Sale, Calls Segment Core to Strategy
Hindustan Unilever has clarified that its foods business remains a core part of its growth strategy and is not up for sale, even as parent…
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Whey Protein Goes Sachet-Size to Win Mass Market
Whey protein, long associated with bodybuilders and sold mainly in large, expensive tubs, is now entering the mass market as companies introduce sachets and single-scoop…
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Middle-East War Disrupts Spice Trade, US Buyers Pause Orders from India
India’s spice exporters are facing growing uncertainty as buyers from the United States have temporarily halted new enquiries following the outbreak of the Iran war,…
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PepsiCo Bets on Functional Ingredients, Says Taste Still Key in Protein and Clean-Label Push
PepsiCo is strengthening its focus on functional ingredients such as protein, fiber, and low-sugar formulations as part of its strategy to respond to changing consumer…
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