India, Canada deepen agri-food ties as NIFTEM-K, University of Saskatchewan sign MoU
India and Canada strengthened bilateral cooperation in the agri-food sector with the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding between the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management-Kundli (NIFTEM-K) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask). The agreement was signed by NIFTEM-K Director Harinder Singh Oberoi and USask Vice President (Research) Baljit Singh in the […]
APEDA facilitates export of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger from Assam to London
Assam has marked a historic milestone in its agricultural export journey with the maiden shipment of Geographical Indication (GI), tagged Karbi Anglong ginger to London, a first for the state’s farm produce. The Chief Minister of Assam, Mr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, described this achievement as a proud and significant moment for the farmers of Karbi […]
“Tetra Pak, Geeli Mitti and Swayambhu to drive recycling in Haridwar and Varanasi”
In a powerful demonstration of collaborative action for sustainability, Tetra Pak India, Geeli Mitti Foundation, and Swayambhu Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. have launched a joint initiative to enhance the collection and recycling of used beverage cartons across Haridwar and Varanasi—two of India’s most culturally and environmentally significant cities. The project aims to tackle carton waste […]
KFC honours 55 women who give Africa more
When Lesego Chombo was crowned as Miss Botswana in 2022, she immediately set up a foundation to support disadvantaged youngsters and their parents in rural areas. After ending her term as Miss World Africa in November 2024, the 26-year-old became the youngest cabinet minister in Botswana’s history when she was appointed as Minister of Youth […]
World Obesity Day 2026: eight billion reasons to act, with Asia at a turning point
By Karel Thurman, Portfolio Director at BENEO Across Asia, waistlines are expanding at a pace few would have predicted a generation ago. While obesity has been a growing global concern for decades, rates are now increasing rapidly across the Asia-Pacific region. Already today, more than 1 billion people are living with obesity and predictions show […]
