Government launches ‘PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises’ scheme
Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal launched the 'PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME)' scheme on 29 June 2020 as a part of "Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan." Union Minister said...
Nurica, an innovative all-in-one enzyme solution
With 70% of the world’s population unable to tolerate lactose, it’s no wonder that the trend towards healthier food (with reduced sugar and calories) has brought a growing demand for lactose-free dairy products.
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New opportunities opening up in food processing sector
Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union food processing industries minister, launched the Food Processing Edition of the Exclusive Investment Forum by Invest India, the National Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency of the Government of India, on...
Atmanirbhar Bharat – opportunities for the food industry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Rs 20 lakh crore plan for Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) speaks of self-reliance. It was first mentioned on 12 May 2020 as ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ during the announcement of the Covid-19 related economic...
Barry Callebaut launches BC LIVE, a digital events platform
Inspired by new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic, Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, is announcing BC LIVE, a new digital events platform. BC LIVE is...
Food safety is everyone’s business
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), released the results of the second State Food Safety Index to celebrate World Food Safety Day during a webinar. In alignment with this year’s theme,...
Tea chemicals boost immunity against coronavirus
Tea chemicals could be useful in boosting immunity as they can block coronavirus activity better than anti-HIV drugs, said Sanjay Kumar, director, Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT), based in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Kumar...
New normal brings opportunities for packaging innovations
While the negative consequences of the Covid-19 crisis are clear, times of extreme uncertainty can also be windows of opportunity, if juxtaposed with innovation. However, in leadership positions, the question remains – What is...
A tale of two webinars
In the past seven weeks of the total lockdown, most of us have been offered free webinars for everything from sculpture to baking, how to improve our business, become explosive digital marketers, and super...
Webinar on bringing sustainability and innovation in food packaging post lockdown 4.0
PackPlus has organized a webinar to address food safety concerns and an approach to staying ahead of the curve by adopting innovative yet sustainable packaging for FMCG, food and beverages. The Covid-19 pandemic is...