Food Process Industry

Transition to diets that are high in saturated fat and sugar has caused a global public health concern, as the pattern of food consumption is a major modifiable risk factor for chronic non-communicable diseases.

Publication Date:

12/11/2010

Author(s): Karen Lock, Richard D Smith, Alan D Dangour & et al

Source: Lancet

Vol:

376

Issue:

9753

pp:

1699

Tags:

Non Communicable Diseases, Health, Brazil, United Kingdom (UK), Consumption Patterns, Food Process Industry, Fast Foods, Health Effects

Economy

UP to witness robust industrial growth

LUCKNOW: There's some positive news for UP, but only if the right set of people is listening.

Making a strong pitch for the potential of industrial growth in UP, the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry of India submitted a `Vision 2020' study paper for the growth strategy on UP to chief minister Mayawati on Sunday.

According to the Assocham report, with emphasis on the right sectors,

Publication Date:

01/11/2010

Source: Times of India (Lucknow)

Tags:

Uttar Pradesh, Industry, Economic Development, Food Process Industry, Agro-Based Industry, Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

Dams/ Irrigation

Canada offers help to Himachal in hydro power, food processing sectors

Canadian Consul General in India Scott Slessor has, on behalf of the Canadian government, extended offer of cooperation to Himachal Pradesh in hydro power generation, food processing and tourism sectors.

In a meeting with Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal on Wednesday, Slessor talked about possibilities of more trade from Himachal.

Publication Date:

28/10/2010

Source: Indian Express (Chandigarh)

Tags:

Himachal Pradesh, Food Process Industry, Hydroelectricity, Canada, Tourism, Dams/ Irrigation

Health

No to natural sweetener

It is a natural sweetener and calorie free. But soft drinks makers don

Publication Date:

14/10/2010

Author(s): Ankur Paliwal

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

0

Issue:

0

pp:

0

Tags:

Agriculture, Food Additives, Food Process Industry, Health, Health Effects, India, Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954, Soft Drinks

Food Policy

Draft Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2010: revised (version II)

The revised draft of food safety and standards regulations 2010 released by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). These regulations may be called the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2010.

Publication Date:

14/10/2010

Source: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

Tags:

Food Safety, India, Food Standards, Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI), Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Food Process Industry, Milk, Milk Products, Food Additives, Food Contamination, Food Policy

Food Policy

Opportunities galore for food technologists

How important is the role of food technologist in food industry?
Food technologist play a pivotal role in food industry. They ensure the quality of food stuff and implement new innovations. The fast paced life especially in big cities has changed the consumption pattern of the people.

Publication Date:

11/10/2010

Source: Daily News Analysis (Jaipur)

Tags:

Packaging Industry, Food Process Industry, Nutrition

Food Policy

The food industry in India and its logic

In 2010, the links between the financial markets and agricultural trade flows have become both stronger and more visible.

Publication Date:

08/10/2010

Author(s): Rahul Goswami

Source: Economic and Political Weekly

Vol:

45

Issue:

41

pp:

15

Tags:

Food Process Industry, India, Agriculture, Ministry Of Agriculture, Food Prices, Food Policy

Economy

Agro-human resources needed for sustainable development

ITANAGAR, Sept 29: To improve the economic status of the people, it is necessary to harness the available agricultural, forest, floriculture and human resources of the region by setting up industries to manufacture value- added items, said Finance Minister Setong Sena while inaugurating a conference on

Publication Date:

30/09/2010

Source: Sentinel (Guwahati)

Tags:

Sustainable Development, Agriculture, Food Process Industry, Dairy Development, Biodiversity, North East