A two-day National Conference of Mayors was held on 17th and 18th to sensitise the mayors and officials of the municipal bodies about hygiene, slaughtering, processing and sale of meat and poultry products. The Conference is the third in the series of 6 propo...full story

Ministry of Food Processing Industries has pointed out a few important aspects in the last weeks, one being FDI in food processing. To increase the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the food processing sector, the Government had permitted 100% FDI in all the...full story

Nashik-based Zampa wine maker Valle De Vin Private Limited has announced to merge with Grover Vineyards Limited within a month. The new entity would be called Grover Zampa Private Limited. The companies have roped in a PE player to buyout 21% stake in Grover ...full story

Delegation of North Indian Farmers Meets Anand Sharma A large delegation of farmers from North India met the Union Minister of Commerce Industry and Textiles, Shri Anand Sharma, in December to register their support for the Government’s decision to allo...full story

The Indian Cabinet has now take the long awaited decision for allowing FDI (Foreign Direct INvestment) in multi-brand retail trade (MBRT), thus being on the same track like other Asian countries like China or Thailand. The Cabinet permits FDI in MBRT in all p...full story

Further rise in food price inflation to 12.2% for the week ended October 22, 2011 is a matter of serious concern says, Dr Rajiv Kumar, Secretary General, FICCI. He, however, also pointed out that this increase in food prices at this time is quite in line wit...full story

Leading international food fair anuga has opened its doors on October 8 in Cologne Germany. Dr. Charan Das Mahant, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, inaugurated the Indian pavilion at the fair. He is leading the Indian official...full story

After years of missing political consensus, the government is considering now allowing foreign companies to completely own single-brand retail stores in the country. At present, only 51% foreign direct investment, or FDI, is allowed in singlebrand retail and...full story

Small domestic food companies continue to be bullish about India's consumption story, despite inflation and interest costs cutting into purchasing power in consumers' hands. A rate of penetration of packed foods of 5% only is potential enough for many and the...full story

One of the largest Sub chains in the world – 30 years old Quiznos - has set up the first flagship store at Hyderabad. USA based Quiznos, one of the largest Sub Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) chains in the world with over 4000 stores in over 35 countries, has ...full story