UNICEF Odisha, in collaboration with Odisha Women in Media, organised a media workshop titled "Healthy Plates, Happy Lives" in Bhubaneswar, bringing together journalists and media professionals to strengthen reporting on children's and adolescents' nutrition.
A UN assessment warns that although Pakistan has adequate calorie availability, diets remain unbalanced. Shortages of fruits, vegetables, pulses, and legumes contrast with excess cereals, sugars, and oils. Experts link this imbalance to rising chronic diseases and urge policy shifts to make
New Delhi [India], February 7: Indian food culture has a rich and diverse history of being plant-forward. Across the country, grains, lentils, vegetables, and fruits have formed the base of everyday meals. These century-old habits might have been routine at one point in time, but the popular
The primary objective of the session was to identify actionable steps that would enhance the competitiveness of Indian products on the world stage. Throughout the deliberations, there was a strong emphasis on the need for integrated value chains and the adoption of cutting-edge technology to
China currently dominate New Zealand's import basket, accounting for over USD 10 billion of the country's imports, while India's exports remain relatively small at just USD 711 million in FY2025, despite India being a major global exporter across several product categories, according to a re
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products - like soda, snacks and processed meats - packed with additives and stripped of nutrients.
Mother Dairy, a wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), today announced a reduction in the consumer prices of select value-added dairy products and processed foods (under Safal brand), aligning with the recent GST reforms announced by the Government of India.
New Delhi [India], May 26: In a world dominated by processed foods and synthetic solutions, Shiva Organic offers a refreshing return to purity. A women-led brand, Shiva Organic is driven by a powerful vision -- to provide natural, organic products that not only nourish the body but also supp
Government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agri and processed food products, said Sunil Barthwal, Secretary Department of Commerce, in his address at a high-level Chintan Shivir organised by Agricultural & Processed Food Products Author
The Economic Survey has emphasized the need for stringent front-of-the-pack labelling rules on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to protect the mental and physical well-being of people in the country.
According to a recent study, older persons who reported consuming more ultra-processed foods were nearly 10 per cent more likely to die after a median follow-up of 23 years than older adults who reported consuming less processed food.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], November 2: Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL), one of India's largest diversified agri-business, recently announced the launch of an advanced pest control product Rashinban in India. With the patent chemistry discovered and developed by Japan's Nissan Chemical Corp