SAPLING dialogue 2026 concludes with call for concrete action plan for holistic development of the food processing sector
The two-day Regional High-Level Policy Dialogue “SAPLING (South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth) Dialogue 2026”, jointly organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India and the World Bank Group concluded successfully on June 10, 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Dialogue, held under the theme “Unlocking Value: Advancing Food […]
No Ban on Import of Indian Mangoes by Nepal
It has come to the notice of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare that certain media reports have informed that Nepal has imposed a ban or suspension on the import of mangoes from India. These reports are factually incorrect and misleading. The Government of Nepal, through its Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Center (National […]
ofi’s inaugural sustainability impact report sets new targets for 2030
ofi’s first Choices for Change impact report sets out progress against the milestone targets behind its 2030 sustainability commitments and brings together practical data and examples from across cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices. For customers facing tighter expectations around traceability, due diligence, Scope 3 emissions and the evidence behind sustainability claims, it offers a […]
Hangyo Ice creams inaugurates state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Tirupati
In a defining milestone that reflects its inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of South India’s most admired ice cream brands, Hangyo Ice Creams Pvt Limited proudly inaugurated its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on 21st May 2026. With an impressive production capacity of 100,000 litres per day, the newly inaugurated […]
TCPL to add 50-100 Starbucks outlets annually; sees potential for 8,000 units
Tata Consumer Products Chairman N Chandrasekaran said the company sees significant long-term growth potential for Tata Starbucks in India and believes the coffee chain could eventually scale up to around 8,000 stores in the country. Terming the Starbucks QSR chain business as “a very high-potential business”, Chandrasekaran said it has become EBITDA positive in FY26. […]
