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India, Italy to deepen cooperation in Industry 4.0, aerospace, and energy transition
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a high-level meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, in Brescia, Italy’s manufacturing hub. During the...

Prevent Food Poisoning at Backyard BBQs
Now that it feels like summer, it’s time for some backyard barbecues, but before you fire up that grill, it’s important to keep food safety in mind. Image for illustration purposesMega Doctor News CLEVELAND CLINIC – Now that it feels like summer,...

FDA's Embrace of AI to Speed Up Drug Approvals Leaves Industry Observers Excited, Uneasy
Under pressure to speed up the review of drugs and medical devices, the Food and Drug Administration is turning to artificial intelligence tools to help its scientific reviewers and investigators aggressively shorten the process. But the move,...

Avian flu threatens 30 000 jobs and food prices in South Africa
Following a ban on imports of chicken and related products from Brazil earlier this month, an industry expert says in addition to nutritional concerns over a lack of this protein source, an estimated 30 000 jobs in food processing, logistics, and...
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World Food Safety Day 2025 | Is packaged drinking water safe in India?
In India, where scorching temperatures and infrastructure gaps make clean water a luxury, packaged food and bottled water are seen as symbols of safety. But, beneath this perception lies a growing need to examine what’s inside the packaging and...

Nadiya Hussain reveals the BBC has AXED her cooking show after a decade on screens - and swipes that TV industry 'doesn't always support Muslim women like me'
By LUCY MURGATROYD Published: 10:34 EDT, 6 June 2025 | Updated: 10:34 EDT, 6 June 2025 Nadiya Hussain has revealed that the BBC has cancelled her cooking show after ten years on our screens in a 'really difficult' blow. The 40 year old, who won...

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal holds high-level meeting with Italian Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani in Brescia
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, held a high-level meeting with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Antonio Tajani, in Brescia—Italy’s manufacturing hub....

Launch of Skubu refill store reduces single-use plastic packaging in retail sector
South Africa’s first-of-a-kind refill store to reduce single-use plastic packaging, Skubu, was launched in Diepsloot, Johannesburg, by Sonke in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of...

Agrochemical industry backlash to MAHA report linking pesticides to rising childhood health problems
A White House commission led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has released a report that connects widespread pesticide use to declining childhood health, sparking a political and industry clash over agricultural policy. Ben Felder reports for Investigate...

NZ Food Network partners with kiwifruit industry to tackle food insecurity
As a result, some of the annual harvest didn’t make the cut, but he said it was still good to eat. “We’re making sure that it’s going towards nourishing Kiwis who need it most.” Kiwifruit is among the most nutrient-dense fruits available, with a...

Himalaya Food International Limited receives bulk order for Brown Patties
Himalaya Food International Limited has received a bulk order for Brown Patties from the major US-based Food Manufacturer. The order consists of a total of 18 containers, with each container comprising 2,500 cases of 16.5 lbs net weight in Fiunder...

‘A deal is a deal’: Pa. files lawsuit against USDA after $13M to connect food banks, farms canceled
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Gov. Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Agriculture Department after the agency canceled $13 million in funding to connect local farms and food banks. “Pennsylvania farmers do the noble work of putting food on our...

Why your buffet breakfast croissant is getting smaller: How hotels are using AI bins to slash food waste
If you’ve noticed your hotel breakfast croissant looking a little daintier lately, you’re not imagining things—and no, you’re not being short-changed. The pastries have been reduced to a petite 28g portion as part of a wider effort by Hilton to...

hubergroup Launches Direct Food Contact Ink Facility
hubergroup Print Solutions achieved a major milestone by inaugurating India’s first specialized production facility for Direct Food Contact (DFC) inks. Located in Silvassa, the cutting-edge facility operates independently from other production...

New Data Shows California Lost Staggering 36,565 Fast Food Jobs Since $20 Minimum Wage Kicked In
California’s $20 minimum wage law for fast food workers has triggered major job losses, business closures, and increased automation. New federal data confirms what many warned would happen: tens of thousands of entry-level jobs have vanished, and...

Global food prices dip in May on lower grain and oil costs
Meat prices edge up as beef hits record high, poultry slips Global food commodity prices declined in May, driven by marked drops in cereal, sugar, and vegetable oil prices, Reuters reported, citing the United Nations' Food and Agriculture...

IMCD to accelerate food & beverage growth in Iberia
IMCD a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Ferrer Alimentación and Medir Ferrer Y Compañía, (jointly Ferrer Alimentación)....

singapore 'A transitional phase': Food security expert not worried by drop in local production of vegetables and seafood
The challenges facing Singapore's agriculture sector — which have led in a dip in local production of vegetables and seafood — reflect a transitional phase for local farms, a food security expert told AsiaOne on Friday (June 6). Professor William...

Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip marked the start of one of Islam’s most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes early Friday, with little hope the war with Israel will end...
The biggest industry winners, losers after key labor data report
00:00 Speaker A The bay jobs report showing 139,000 jobs added with unemployment holding steady at 4.2%. Our very own Alexandra Canal joining us now for a deeper dive into some of the numbers. Hey Alex. 00:12 Alexandra Canal Hi Brad, yes, well, I...