Minister says India's food processing attracts heavy investment
The Minister stated that in recent years India and the US have strengthened their relations.
Government to invite proposals to create NBFC for food processing sector
The NBFC will be set up with an initial corpus of Rs 2,000 crore.
MoFPI invites proposals for establishment of mega food parks in uncovered states
MoFPI has ordered promoters from all the uncovered states like Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Tamil Nadu and UTs to submit their proposals by…
Rs 3,000 crore to be made available for small food processing units for MSME sector's new scheme
This amount will be made available in addition to the Rs 6,000 crore fund marked for the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana for cluster development.
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West European buyers keen to source Food and Beverage from India
Indusfood-II is the export-focused annual F&B trade fair organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI) jointly with the commerce…
Harsimrat Kaur Badal says FDI in food processing sector touches $1-billion mark this year
In 2017-2018, FDI in the food processing sector was $904.9 million.
Biscuit maker Anmol Industries receives approval for IPO
The Kolkata-based company filed the DRHP (draft red herring prospectus) for the IPO in June.
Specialized formulation by Uflex renders barrier packaging for edible-oil reprocessable
The country’s largest multinational flexible packaging materials and solutions company developed the packaging alternative seeing the huge potential…
PepsiCo To Lessen Sodium Content In Its Snack Brands
PepsiCo will reduce sodium and fat content in snacks and sugar content across its juices and carbonated drinks by 2025.
Japanese food processing major to set up unit at Siddipet in Telangana
A MoU with ISE foods was inked during state Industries Minister KT Rama Rao's visit to Japan in January this year. Rao outlined the focus…
Food Processing Park Bags Maiden Investment of Rs 200 Crore
Nashik firm Siva Sai Export and Andhra Pradesh firm Polysetty Somasundaram Agro have finalised their investments.
Day 2 of World Food India concludes with Rs. 73,281 Crores worth of MoUs
Ministers addressed the stakeholders and about the efforts that their ministries are taking to increase opportunities for investments
Reports show, exports of FPI related commodities decline by 18% in 2016
Exports of FPI related commodities declined by 18 per cent (year-on-year) to USD 29.7 billion during FY16, which was in line with the declining trend…
Govt may award incentives to food processing SMEs in the upcoming Budget
Government might announce incentives for small and medium food processing units in areas such as rice and tea in the Budget to promote the sector and…
Goa Dairy not threatened by Amul
Baburao Fatto Desai, Goa Dairy chairman said that there would be no problem if Amul milk launches its operations full-fledged in Goa.
Baba Ramdev's Patanjali atta noodles again in a controversy, worms found
Reportedly, Patanjali Ayurved has set aside more than Rs 300 crore for advertising and promotion and is set to step up its publicity campaign further.
Punjab receives 55 investment proposals for food processing units
In a major decision, Punjab government has announced exempting inputs of food processing sector from taxes to make the state as food processing hub of the country.
FSSAI to come up with new regulations for food security
The Secretary also asked the industry to utilise the Rs 2,000 crore corpus under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for lending to food processing industries in mega food parks and designated food parks.
FSSAI needs to streamline provisions, focus on innovations: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
The growth of food processing sector is very vital as it ensures food security and better remuneration to farmers for their produce, the Minister added.
Food Park in Assam to provide employment to over 6,000 people: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
According to the food minister the park will also provide direct and indirect employment to 6,000 people and will benefit about 25,000-30,000 farmers.
Cargill to start operation of its Rs 600 crore corn milling plant in October
The global agri major is presently selling vanaspati and edible oils under different brands -- Nature Fresh, Sweekar, Gemini, Rath and Sunflower Vanaspati.
Indus Food-II Secures Business Deals Worth $1 Billion
Indus Food-II saw participation of 500 exhibitors who displayed products in 14 zones.
Patanjali Signs Rs 671 Crore Pact with Chattisgarh Government
The pacts were signed with Patanjali Ayurved Limited Manorama Industries Private Ltd and Aakriti Snacks Private Limited
Open to changes in new standards to support growth of food supplements and nutraceuticals industry: FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations was issued last December.