Food Security Bill soon

Written on July 9, 2010 – 10:24 am | by admin |

The Government of India is keen on piloting the Food Security Bill as early as possible after concluding the ongoing discussions with various state Governments and NGOs, Union Minister of State for Agriculture K. V. Thomas said on Friday.

Four steps to improve food safety in India

Written on June 16, 2010 – 4:56 am | by admin |

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry in India (ASSOCHAM) has proposed a four-pronged strategy to help businesses implement demanding food standards legislation.

India-Mercosur talks will highlight food security, trade

Written on June 16, 2010 – 4:54 am | by admin |

The issue of food security is likely to figure in the upcoming India-Southern Common Market (Mercosur) talks next week.

Almost 30% of food industry unaware of safety standards

Written on June 16, 2010 – 4:49 am | by admin |

In India, food safety and standards are neglected topic despite being directly related to public health.

‘Third of India’s food industry unaware of safety standards’

Written on June 16, 2010 – 4:30 am | by admin |

Nearly a third of the players in India’s food industry are not aware about safety standards and related rules, as per a survey conducted by a leading industry lobby, with the majority of respondents calling for a re-alignment of laws to global levels.

Wal-Mart steps up India rollout, hopes rules ease

Written on May 24, 2010 – 1:04 am | by admin |

Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world’s biggest retailer, will accelerate its rollout of wholesale stores in India, a crucial growth market that has long frustrated overseas operators with restrictive rules.

Are GM crops the answer to India’s food shortages?

Written on May 24, 2010 – 12:52 am | by admin |

With more than a billion mouths to feed, there is a fierce debate in India about whether to introduce genetically modified food crops.

BRIC sign food security declaration in Moscow

Written on April 18, 2010 – 6:08 am | by admin |

The Agriculture Ministers of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) have signed a global food security declaration in Moscow.

US connects to India with apples, nuts

Written on March 13, 2010 – 11:20 pm | by admin |

With a healthy booty of Washington apples, Indiana popcorns, Georgian pecan nuts, Californian pistachios and prunes, the US is looking to forge new ‘diplomatic’ ties by increasing its presence in the Indian health food market.

GM soya may already be in food chain

Written on February 16, 2010 – 7:13 am | by admin |

Soyabean oil, manufactured from genetically-modified (GM) soyabeans, may very much have become part of the food chain, even as activists and scientists remain engaged in an increasingly ugly debate over the moratorium on commercial cultivation of Bt brinjal, a genetically-modified version of the vegetable.