Govt sets foodgrains production target for 2025-26 crop year at 354.64 million tn

India is targeting 354.64 million tonnes of foodgrain production in the 2025-26 crop year starting July on the forecast of better monsoon rains, a senior government official said. In the current 2024-25 crop year (July-June), the government had set a target of 341.55 million tonnes of foodgrain production. Foodgrains include paddy, wheat, coarse cereals and […]

Unlocking premium cold coffee innovation

Nestlé is leveraging its coffee innovation expertise to meet the rising consumer demand for premium soluble cold coffee. The company’s R&D experts have developed an innovative freeze-drying technique, enabling Nestlé to offer consumers an exceptional cold coffee experience that combines the convenience of soluble coffee with the quality they expect from premium coffee. Traditionally, freeze-drying […]

Bühler integrates NapaRoast technology to add pasteurization for safe food processing

Swiss technology company Bühler Group has integrated NapaRoast’s pasteurization and roasting technology. With the addition of the NapaRoast steam vacuum pasteurization technology to its broad portfolio, Bühler strengthens its market position in the nuts processing industry to cater even better to trends such as healthy snacking, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices. “The integration of NapaRoast […]

Corbion joins the sustainable shrimp partnership as an associate member

Corbion joins the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) as an associate member, reinforcing its commitment to responsible aquaculture and helping advance SSP’s vision of a cleaner, more sustainable shrimp industry. Corbion, the sustainable ingredients company that champions preservation through application of science, is proud to announce its new role as an associate member of the Sustainable […]

GNT hails China’s new industry standard for Coloring Foods

EXBERRY® color supplier GNT has welcomed China’s decision to introduce an official industry standard for Coloring Foods. “Coloring Food Ingredients for the Food Industry” came into force nationwide on May 1, 2025, and regulates their production, use, and labeling. It has been developed by the China National Food Industry Association (CNFIA) and China’s Ministry of […]