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India's retail inflation eases to 3.16% in April; analysts paint a positive outlook
New Delhi, May 13: India's retail inflation has moderated to 3.16% in April, down from 3.34% in March, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Tuesday.
India's retail inflation eases to 3.16 pc in April, lowest since July 2019
New Delhi, May 13: India’s retail inflation fell to 3.16 per cent in April from 3.34 per cent in March to its lowest level since July 2019, as food prices eased further bringing respite to household budgets, according to figures released by the Ministry of Statistics on Tuesday.
India's CPI inflation remains in comfortable range, eases further to 3.16% in April
New Delhi, May 13: Retail inflation in India in April fell to 3.16 per cent from 3.34 per cent in March, showed official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Tuesday.
Israel launches USD 1.4B National Food Security Strategy for 2050 amid growing threats
Tel Aviv, May 12: Faced with mounting threats to its food supply, Israel unveiled its National Food Security Plan 2050 on Monday, laying out a sweeping strategy to prepare the country for climate shocks, labor shortages, and increased dependence on food imports. The plan, presented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in cooperation with other government bodies, will require an estimated investment of NIS 2.5 billion-5 billion (USD 710 million-USD 1.4 billion).
Israel launches USD 1.4B national food security strategy for 2050 amid growing threats
Tel Aviv, May 12: Faced with mounting threats to its food supply, Israel unveiled its National Food Security Plan 2050 on Monday, laying out a sweeping strategy to prepare the country for climate shocks, labor shortages, and increased dependence on food imports.
Just 5 min exposure to junk food ads can coax kids to consume more calories daily
New Delhi, May 12: Just five minutes of advertising of junk foods -- essentially high in saturated fats, sugar, and/or salt (HFSS) -- is enough to coax children and adolescents to consume significantly more calories during the day, according to a study.
60 pc of banana growing areas hit by climate change globally; calls for more support to farmers
New Delhi, May 12: A report highlights how 60 per cent of the best banana growing areas globally are in danger from rising temperatures.
Agriculture exports showing strong growth, up 30% on a 3-month average (YoY): Report
New Delhi, May 8: India's agriculture exports are showing strong growth, increasing by 30 per cent year-on-year on a 3-month moving average (3mma) basis in volume terms, according to a report by SBI Mutual Funds.
KFC and Pizza Hut operator Sapphire Foods' net profit drops 25 pc in Q4
New Delhi, May 7: Sapphire Foods India, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut outlets in India and Sri Lanka, on Wednesday reported a 25 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter (Q4), which fell to Rs 17.91 crore from Rs 23.9 crore in the same period last fiscal (Q4 FY24).
Home-cooked thali costs decline 4% in April, driven by cheaper vegetables: Crisil
New Delhi May 7: The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined by 4 per cent year-on-year in April, driven by a sharp fall in vegetable prices, according to a report by credit rating information services firm Crisil.
Parliamentary Standing Committees discuss schemes on Housing, Food and a future road map
New Delhi, May 6: Multiple Parliamentary Standing Committees, namely on Housing and Urban Affairs; Consumer Affairs, food and Public Distribution; and women empowerment held sessions separately on Tuesday to discuss various schemes, policies and a future roadmap for the year 2025.
This achievement will be written in golden letters: Shivraj Chouhan on launch of two genome-edited rice varieties
New Delhi, May 5: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties in India, at Bharat Ratna C. Subramaniam Auditorium, NASC Complex in Delhi.
Government committed to easing logistics, boosting market access for Indian agri and processed foods: Commerce Secretary
New Delhi, May 4: Government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agriculture 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 Authority(APEDA) in the national capital .
Centre drawing up new plan to push exports of farm goods & processed foods
New Delhi, May 4: The government is committed to reducing logistical barriers and enhancing market access for Indian agri and processed food products, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said at a high-level Chintan Shivir, organised by the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Authority (APEDA) here on Sunday.
Benny Blanco wants Selena's corn casserole to be at his 'last supper'
Los Angeles, May 3: Music producer Benny Blanco has revealed that he wants his fiance Selena Gomez's corn casserole included in their “last meal.”
Parineeti Chopra reveals what she would love a lifetime supply of
Mumbai, May 2: Actress Parineeti Chopra decided to answer a few fun questions like her weird food habits, and her useless talent during a candid conversation- snippets of which the 'Kesari' actress shared on YouTube.
Swiggy shares hit 52-week low, fall over 43 pc this year
Mumbai, May 2: Swiggy's share price touched a 52-week low on Friday, before recovering slightly to close at Rs 305.4, down by Rs 11, or 3.48 per cent, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
MP to strengthen farm-food sector ties; Mandsaur to host summit on May 3, Global Conclave in October
Bhopal, May 2: The Madhya Pradesh government will start a programme on Saturday to bring farmers and food processing industry closer to attract investment in the food processing sector by organising regional conclaves and later a mega Global Summit.
Zomato's net profit turns stale with 77 pc decline at Rs 39 crore in Q4
New Delhi, May 1: Eternal Ltd (formerly Zomato) on Thursday reported a massive 77 per cent decline in consolidated net profit at Rs 39 crore in the fourth quarter (Q4 FY25) -- from Rs 175 crore in the year-ago quarter.
Centre to launch Depot Darpan portal on May 20 to ensure food storage quality
New Delhi, May 1: The government said on Thursday it will launch the Depot Darpan portal and mobile application on May 20, with an objective to ensure that the food storage depots meet the highest quality and performance standards.
Consumption of ultraprocessed foods linked to rising premature deaths: Study
Washington DC, April 30: A study analyzing data from nationally representative dietary surveys and mortality data from eight countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States) shows that premature deaths attributable to consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) increase significantly according to their share in individuals' total energy intake
'100 pc fruit juice' claim by Dabur violates law, misleading: FSSAI to Delhi HC
New Delhi, April 30: The claim made by FMCG giant Dabur that its range of fruit beverages is made “100 per cent” from fruits violates rules and regulations and is also misleading for the consumers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Delhi High Court.
New study links ultra-processed foods to preventable premature deaths
New Delhi, April 28: Do you regularly eat ready-to-eat-or-heat foods? Beware, a global study on Monday showed that the consumption of such ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can significantly increase the risk of preventable premature deaths.
Nia Sharma relishes the famous Delhi Tikki to break her fast
Mumbai, April 27: Popular television actress Nia Sharma treated herself to a delicious Delhi tikki after breaking her fast.
Alleged employee claims 'deep crisis' at Zomato; CEO says 'utter nonsense'
New Delhi, April 26: After an anonymous social media post from an alleged employee claimed that Zomato (now Eternal) is facing a deep internal crisis, the online food delivery major on Saturday dismissed such emails, saying that such claims are “utter nonsense.”
Sleep well, avoid junk food to keep your liver healthy
New Delhi, April 26: Having a good night's sleep and avoiding junk food is essential to keep the liver healthy, said Dr. S.K.
India donates 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan
New Delhi, April 25: India on Thursday donated 4.8 tons of vaccines to Afghanistan, including vaccines for rabies, tetanus, hepatitis B, and influenza, according to the XP Division, Ministry of External Affairs.
Zomato denies reports about food delivery CEO Rakesh Ranjan's resignation
New Delhi, April 24: Eternal (Zomato) on Thursday clarified that Rakesh Ranjan, the CEO of its food delivery business, has not resigned from his position.
South Africa calls for worldwide cooperation to address food insecurity
Johannesberg, April 24: Countries worldwide have to work together to address food insecurity, climate volatility, and systemic exclusion, which continue to threaten the stability of global food systems, said a South African official.
Food inflation outlook turned decisively positive: RBI policy minutes
Mumbai, April 23: The outlook for food inflation in India has turned decisively positive over the recent correction in vegetable prices, coupled with estimates of a record wheat and higher pulses production, the Minutes of the latest RBI monetary policy said.
Swiggy gets 1st 'sell' rating since listing from Ambit Capital
New Delhi, April 23: Swiggy Limited has received its first 'sell' rating since it was listed in November 2024, with analysts raising concerns about its falling position in both food delivery and quick commerce services.
S. Korea's exports of dried seaweed hit record high in Q1
Seoul, April 21: South Korea's exports of dried seaweed products, known as "gim" in Korean, reached an all-time high in the first quarter, driven by growing global demand for the food, data showed on Monday.
India highlights role of small farmers for global food security at BRICS meet
Brasilia, April 20: India's Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Sunday, highlighted the need for global food security, empowerment of small farmers, and technological cooperation in advancing the partnership among BRICS countries at the conference held in Brazil.
Prices of ginger, tomato, cauliflower saw steepest decline in March as inflation cools
New Delhi, April 20: As India's retail inflation witnessed six-year low in the month of March, items that witnessed the steepest decline in prices were ginger, tomato, cauliflower, jeera and garlic.
Kerala: 12 migrant workers hospitalised in Kochi
Kochi, April 18: Nearly 12 migrant workers were admitted to a Government Medical College hospital in Kochi, following a case of food poisoning, officials said on Friday.
Gauri Khan's restaurant Torii refutes 'fake paneer' allegation by YouTuber's iodine test video
Mumbai, April 17: Gauri Khan's upscale Mumbai restaurant Torii has addressed allegations of using adulterated paneer, clarifying that the claims are unfounded and based on a misinterpretation of food chemistry.
India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives: Minister
New Delhi, April 17: India needs to shift towards sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable alternatives, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav.
Tripura CM proposes Rs 969 cr projects to achieve self-sufficiency in milk, eggs, meat & fish
Agartala, April 17: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday proposed projects worth Rs 969 crore for making the state self-reliant in milk, egg, fish, and meat production, said a statement from the CMO, Tripura.
India's CPI inflation to average 4.3 pc this fiscal: Crisil
New Delhi, April 16: A Crisil report on Wednesday projected India's CPI inflation to average 4.3 per cent this fiscal (FY26) -- with food, fuel and core inflation at 4.6 per cent, 2.5 per cent and 4.2 per cent, respectively.
India's organic food exports register 35 pc jump, to cross $665 million in FY25
New Delhi, April 16: India’s export of organic food products registered a robust 35 per cent increase to $665.96 million (around Rs 5,700 crore) during the financial year ended on March 31, 2025 compared to the corresponding figure of $494.80 million in 2023-24, according to the latest data released by the government.