ITC has announced plans to significantly scale up its agricultural initiatives, targeting an increase in Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to 4,000 over the next four…
View More ITC to Expand Farmer Network to 4,000 FPOs, Targets 10 Million Farmers by 2029
Cargill, the world’s largest private company, has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 5%, cutting approximately 8,000 jobs. The move follows a rare…
View More Cargill to Cut 8,000 Jobs as Profit Declines
This World Soil Day highlights the urgent need to address India’s soil health crisis, a cornerstone of agriculture and food security. With over 50% of…
View More World Soil Day 2024: A Call to Restore India’s Soil Health
A recent study has explored the use of nano-urea in growing wheat, a key crop for India’s food supply. The research, conducted at ICAR-IARI from…
View More Nano-Urea: Can It Transform Indian Farming?
In a significant move, food delivery giant Swiggy announced the expansion of its 10-minute delivery service, Bolt, to over 400 cities across India. Initially launched…
View More Swiggy Expands 10-Minute Delivery Service ‘Bolt’ to 400 Cities
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalization has proposed increasing the tax rate on aerated beverages to 35% from the existing 28%. The…
View More GoM Proposes 35% GST on Aerated Drink
The food-tech industry in India is witnessing unprecedented growth, fuelled by the rising demand for convenience, quality, and variety. By integrating cutting-edge technology into food…
View More Top 5 Indian Food-Tech Innovators Transforming the Culinary Landscape
Indian tea prices surged by 18% during the January-October period of 2024 compared to the same timeframe last year. However, this price increase comes against…
View More Indian Tea Prices Soar 18% amidst Production Decline
A recent NielsenIQ study reveals that 60% of FMCG companies now consider e-commerce their most critical sales channel, with nearly three-fourths of mid-sized companies prioritizing…
View More 60% of FMCG Companies Highlight E-Commerce as a Crucial Sales Platform
India has achieved exports of organic food products worth nearly USD 450 million by November 25 of the current fiscal year, according to an official…
View More India’s Organic Food Exports Reach $450 Million by November FY2025