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Recognising the potential losses to farmers and traders from duty-free imports of yellow peas, the Central Government has imposed a 10% import duty and a 20% agricultural infrastructure development cess on yellow pea imports, effective November 1, after traders’ body CAIT and other trade and farmer organisations made representation before Union Agriculture Minister, Sh.https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/fearing-losses-to-trade-govt-imposes-import-duty-and-agri-cess-on-yellow-peas-85216 Shivraj Singh Chouhan.  Read More

The Haldiram Group, India’s largest ethnic food services company, is looking to open western-style quick service restaurants (QSR) and is in talks with US-based global restaurant group Inspire Brands for an exclusive franchise pact to introduce the latter’s sandwich chain Jimmy John’s in India, said people directly aware of the developments. Read More

In a bold move to reinforce sustainability and promote indigenous brands, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah has issued a sweeping directive banning the use of plastic water bottles in all state government departments, offices and official functions. The circular, dated October 28, instructs every wing of the government to replace single-use plastic bottles with eco-friendly alternatives without delay. Read More

The FSSAI has added another point of entry in Kerala at the Kannur International Airport for the purpose of food import. The food authority has issued a notification in this regard for approval of an authorised officer at the port. This brought the total number of points of entry in India to 166. Read More

The National Food Regulator has issued another clarification regarding use of the term ‘ORS’ and stated that the news circulating in a section of social media about permission to sale of ORSL was a case of misrepresentation of facts. Read More

BRND.ME (formerly Mensa Brands) on Friday announced that it is entering the UAE market with its peanut butter brand MyFitness. Read More

The Centre on Monday approved the procurement plan of pulses and oilseeds worth over Rs 15,000 crore from farmers in four states, including Maharashtra. Read More

In a breakthrough that could reshape the global chocolate industry, food tech startup Celleste Bio has announced the successful production of the world’s first cell-cultured cocoa butter, offering a sustainable alternative to one of chocolate’s most expensive and resource-intensive ingredients. Read More

Tata Soulfull, the health-focused packaged foods brand from Tata Consumer Products, has redefined the tea-time ritual with the launch of its innovative ‘Tata ka Rusk – Chai Time with Manoj Bajpayee’ campaign. The initiative serves as a novel launch platform for the new Tata Soulfull No Maida Rusk, a “better-for-you” alternative crafted with 16% Jowar and absolutely no Maida. Read More

he FSSAI has banned food companies from using “ORS” on labels to prevent the sale of sugary drinks falsely marketed as rehydration solutions. This move aims to protect children from dangerous dehydration caused by these products, which contain excessive sugar compared to WHO-recommended levels. Doctors have long warned about this issue, highlighting the life-saving importance of genuine ORS. Read More