Food processing ind growing at faster rate: Official

Written on October 2, 2009 – 10:29 pm | by admin |

With the increase in purchasing power of Indians, the demand for processed foods is growing at a much faster rate than the farm sector, a top official in the Union agriculture ministry said today.

Food prices may rise 121% by 2050 due to climate change

Written on October 2, 2009 – 10:28 pm | by admin |

The prices of food crops like wheat, rice and maize will rise between 121 per cent and 194 per cent by 2050 due to climate change, according to a study.

FSSAI working on single law to cover food processing industry

Written on October 2, 2009 – 10:28 pm | by admin |

A unified law covering the entire gamut of the food processing industry is set to take effect by this year-end, according to Ashok Sinha, secretary, ministry of food processing industries.

ChicKing plans 200 global outlets, 100 in India by 2012

Written on October 2, 2009 – 10:27 pm | by admin |

NRI-promoted fast food chain ChicKing Fried Chicken is planning to open 200 global outlets, including 100 in India, by 2012 with an investment of Rs 200 crore.