Govt launches chana dal as ‘Bharat Dal’ in retail packs The Government of India launched the sale of chana dal in retail packs under the brand name of ‘Bharat Dal’ at highly subsidized rates. In order to make pulses more affordable to consumers, the Government of India launched the selling of chana dal in retail packets under the brand name ‘Bharat Dal’ at substantially subsidised rates of Rs.60 per kg for 1 kg pack and Rs.55 per kg for 30 kg pack. Bharat Dal is available through NAFED, NCCF, Kendriya Bhandar, and Safal retail locations. Under this arrangement, the chana dal is also made ava ..read more

Plant-based vegan tuna alternative with authentic mouthfeel Loryma Loryma, a subsidiary of the Crespel & Deiters Group, specialising in the production of wheat proteins, presents prototypes for plant-based vegan tuna fish created from wheat-based ingredients. Zwingenberg/Germany: Loryma, an ingredient specialist, has created several vegan tuna application recipes that give realistic, fibrous sensory qualities and a delicate texture. The fish substitute can be made in the same way as the original and has the same mouthfeel. Loryma has applications for the manufacturing of deli and frozen ..read more

Arla Foods Ingredients and Zhongbai Xingye collaborate to advance nutrition business Arla Foods Ingredients and Zhongbai Xingye Food Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd (“Zhongbai”), a Brenntag Group company, have signed a new distribution agreement to serve the Chinese food and nutrition ingredient markets. Zhongbai is part of the Brenntag Group, the global chemical and ingredient distribution market leader. It has a strong and long-standing working relationship with Arla Foods Ingredients, which offers a broad range of premium food and nutrition ingredient solutions in China and globally. In a c ..read more

Madura Tea Reduces Environmental Impact by Switching to Paper Environmental Impact Reduced: Madura Tea Switches All Flexible Packaging Materials to Paper from Koehler Paper in Conjunction with Gundlach Packaging Group. Oberkirch, Germany: Madura Tea, Australia’s biggest tea grower, has taken a huge step towards decreasing its own environmental impact: all packaging materials previously based on metalized OPP (oriented polypropylene) have been switched to flexible packaging paper. In collaboration with Gundlach Packaging Group and Koehler Paper, Madura Tea found the appropriate packaging pape ..read more

US Govt Sued Over Cocoa Imports Linked to Child Labour WASHINGTON: According to the Associated Press (AP), child welfare groups have filed a federal lawsuit seeking a judge to order the Biden administration to stop importing chocolate farmed by minors in West Africa. The case, filed by International Rights Advocates, seeks to have the federal government implement a federal provision from the 1930s that requires the government to prohibit child labour products from entering the United States. According to the nonprofit group, the lawsuit was launched because Customs and Border Protection and ..read more

Puratos India Introduces Millets-Based Bakery and Patisserie Mixes Puratos is excited to introduce its new millets-based bakery mixes, which includes Easy Puravita Millet Bread Mix and Tegral Satin Millet Cake Mix. Puratos is excited to introduce its new millets-based bakery mixes, which includes Easy Puravita Millet Bread Mix and Tegral Satin Millet Cake Mix. These blends combine the goodness of millets with authentic flavours and a dedication to sustainability, appealing to the changing tastes of health-conscious consumers. “We are delighted to unveil our latest creations, the Easy Puravit ..read more

Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 Set to Tackle Global Food Challenges Gulfood Manufacturing is the largest and most important food and beverage processing and packaging event in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEA|SA) region. Gulfood Manufacturing 2023 will usher in the next phase of food manufacturing with new ingredients and modern technologies that will allow your company to cut costs, grow, and innovate. Gulfood Manufacturing, taking place from the 7th to the 9th of November 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is a global platform for the industry to learn, engage, and present their ..read more

For the First Time, Savour “Real Vegan Ramen” at Kuuraku Restaurants in India Kuuraku, a well-known chain in India, has taken the Vegan concept with modesty and opened new doors to vegetarian clients by introducing “Real Vegan Ramen”. For the first time in India, Kuuraku, a well-known Global Japanese Chain, offered “Real Vegan Ramen” in all of its outlets. The move follows the company’s concerted efforts to highlight its food diversity and surprise its clients with unique and new alternatives in vegan and vegetarian cuisines. Kuuraku’s Executive Chef Yoshitaka Tagawa prepared the revolutiona ..read more

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Food Industry Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing food processing, improving safety and quality of food. Rajat K Baisya explains what you need to know the revolution about Machine Learning and Artificial intelligence Applications in Food Industry and the risks that comes with it. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) will change how businesses will be managed in the future. Technology and the pandemic have changed the business and revenue models of many industry verticals, which is still grappling with. Art ..read more

Amcor Acquires Flexible Packaging Plant in India The acquisition of Phoenix Flexibles will expand Amcor’s capacity in the high-growth Indian market. Amcor, a global pioneer in developing and manufacturing environmentally responsible packaging solutions, announced the acquisition of Phoenix Flexibles, which will increase Amcor’s capacity in the fast-growing Indian market. Amcor’s acquisition of Phoenix Flexibles will increase its capacity in the rapidly growing Indian market. Phoenix Flexibles has one unit in Gujarat, India, and the company earns around US$20 million in yearly sales through t ..read more