The prices of rice, a staple food grain consumed by over 3 billion people, are currently at an 11-year high, despite the forecast of a…
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CRISPR rice is Resistant to ‘BLAST’-A Deadly Fungus Disease
“Genetic scissors” have the potential to provide food security for millions of people. For billions of people, rice is a basic food. It is without…
View More CRISPR rice is Resistant to ‘BLAST’-A Deadly Fungus DiseaseFCI hopes to sell 1 MT of rice and 1.5 MT of wheat on the open market
The government has agreed to sell 1.5 million tons of wheat from the central pool to flour millers, independent merchants, large purchasers, and producers of…
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S. Koreans stockpile salt & seafood as Japan plans to release treated radioactive water
South Koreans have been hoarding sea salt and other seafood supplies in response to Japan’s intention to discharge treated radioactive water from the Fukushima power…
View More S. Koreans stockpile salt & seafood as Japan plans to release treated radioactive waterGram Unnati signs MoU with Bayer to boost growth of spring maize in UP
Gram Unnati, an agricultural value chain services company, has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bayer to promote the cultivation of spring…
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Growth of saffron in India is thriving, even in regions miles away from Kashmir
Indians have a deep affection for saffron. Whether it’s in our pulaos or curries, a touch of saffron enhances everything. However, saffron has transcended its…
View More Growth of saffron in India is thriving, even in regions miles away from KashmirFSSAI examines WHO report on the possibility of Aspartame being a carcinogen
The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will examine the World Health Organization’s (WHO) report, which raises concerns about the potential carcinogenic effects of…
View More FSSAI examines WHO report on the possibility of Aspartame being a carcinogenZippee secures $1.6 million in funding for Haldiram and other contributors
Zippee, a same-day delivery platform, has successfully raised $1.6 million in its seed extension funding round, as announced in a media release on Thursday. The…
View More Zippee secures $1.6 million in funding for Haldiram and other contributorsAnnapurna Swadisht enters into a contract manufacturing pact with Gopal Food Product
Annapurna Swadisht, a fast-moving consumer food company based in Eastern India, has recently entered into an exclusive contract manufacturing agreement with Gopal Food Product. The…
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Kellogg’s snacking business has potential to compete with rivals following split: CEO
According to CEO Steve Cahillane, splitting off its snacking division will help the Kellogg Company compete better against other food makers. Kellogg’s snacking division, which…
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