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Mock meat catering to veggies, non-veggies

Posted On Thursday, September 09, 2010

Vegetarians have more diet options now with mock meats slowly becoming popular in the Indian market Gone are the days when vegetarians would have to stick to their restricted food items comprising dal, paneer and sabji. Breaking away from the monotonous dietary habit, vegetarians can now get the taste of meat without consuming it literally. Adding variety to the vegetarian platters are mock m....

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Advanced equipment to ensure better quality milk, dairy products

Posted On Tuesday, August 24, 2010

A number of advanced dairy machineries are making its way into the domestic dairy industry to improve handling of milk as well as uplift quality of milk and milk products produced in India India, although the largest milk producer in the world, cannot boast of being a producer of superior quality milk and dairy products. Till date, none of the Indian companies have found a berth in the list of to....

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Minor fruits gaining traction in India

Posted On Thursday, August 05, 2010

With potential of minor fruits increasing in the market, the government is undertaking measures to encourage farmers to grow these fruits, thereby ensuring its availability Minor fruits, once regarded as unusual fruits or lesser known fruits for its unavailability in the domestic market, are gradually gaining popularity among consumers, thereby compelling the government to attach more importance t....

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Govt widening food storage capacity

Posted On Monday, July 26, 2010

The rise in food production has compelled the government to increase storage capacity with the aid of private players With increasing food grain production, storage capacity at the home turf is unable to meet the farmers requirements. As a result, food grains are being damaged for being kept in the open, which is likely to affect availability of food grains in the coming months. Heavy monsoon show....

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Chemical usage to ripen fruits increasing health hazards

Posted On Thursday, July 15, 2010

Fruit wholesalers and retailers have been using carbide gas to hasten the ripening process of fruits at the risk of adversely affecting consumer health Using artificial means to ripen fruits has become a common practice in the domestic food industry. Nowadays fruit wholesalers and retailers use different chemicals to ripen fruits artificially, which is very harmful for consumer health. In this con....

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Revival of traditional agriculture methods

Posted On Wednesday, June 16, 2010

In a bid to improve food production while conserving natural resources such as soil and water, Indian farmers are being encouraged to incorporate tribal and traditional agricultural techniques Keeping in mind the population spurt, a number of alternatives to industrial farming are being launched to cope with the shortage of food grains in the country. One of the approaches that is gradually taking....

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Hybrid variety to boost rice production

Posted On Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The Government of India is planning to introduce the hybrid rice variety in order to further increase rice productivity at the home turf Rice is regarded as a staple food item in India and is in high demand among domestic consumers. With demand for rice being high, the government has a huge responsibility to ensure that consumers continue to get adequate supply of the commodity across the country....

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Indian poultry striving to improve quality standard

Posted On Tuesday, June 15, 2010

The quality standard of poultry products in India can be further improved by adopting latest technology and maintaining hygienic conditions in the poultry farms With markets reviving post-recession, the poultry industry is also witnessing a boom this year. Moreover, worldwide expansion of the poultry industry has boosted profit margins of players engaged in the industry. Rising demand for pou....

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Localised monsoon forecasts likely to boost crop productivity

Posted On Friday, May 28, 2010

Weather office is looking to provide localised forecasts for monsoon showers, which would help farmers to use their discretion in selecting seeds and using irrigation facility to improve crop production With monsoonround the corner, the government is implementing certain precautionary measures in order to prevent drop in food grains production due to unfavourable weather conditions. As a result, I....

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Technology penetration imperative for Indian food processing industry

Posted On Monday, April 26, 2010

The domestic food processing sector is one of the largest employment generators in India. With the aid of cheap labour and abundant availability of natural resources, the country has managed to improve its position in the global market. Processed food products constitute more than 35% of the total food market in India. It has been noticed that the processed food industry has been gradually gr....

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Coconut cultivators adopting new techniques

Posted On Thursday, April 08, 2010

Coconut cultivators are striving to improve their productivity and consolidate their position in the global market Coconut is one of the popular food commodities in India, especially in the southern regions. It has been noted that the region from Malabar Coast to South Kanara to Cape Comorin is regarded as Keralam, the land of coconut. This has not only helped to increase coconut cultivation in t....

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Transforming food processing sector: Need of the hour

Posted On Thursday, April 01, 2010

With effective implementation of technology and adequate financial subsidy, the Government of India aims to uplift the food processing industry The Government of India (GoI) is striving hard to upgrade the food processing sector of the country. It has been noted that the country has largely been unable to cater to the basic needs of its consumers as it lacks latest machinery, technological knowho....

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Healthy food yet to catch Indian consumers’ attention

Posted On Tuesday, March 30, 2010

In this fast paced world, consumers are unable to follow a proper diet pattern. As a result, most people are suffering from various diseases. Nutritionists and dieticians are striving to introduce various diets that are rich in proteins and vitamins. However, only a few consumers follow such stringent diets. Food and beverage (FB) companies have also noticed that the demand for sugary, fried and ....

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