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🚨 India's 'Ras Malai' ranked as the 2nd-best cheese dessert in the world. (TasteAtlas)


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Infographic: The World’s Largest Brewing Conglomerates

This chart shows the annual beer production of the world's largest brewing groups.

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Equinor delivered its first LNG cargo from Norway to India’s Deepak Fertilisers under the EFTA–India TEPA agreement, initiating a 15-year, 0.65 million tonne annual supply contract. This long-term agreement secures a stable feedstock to insulate India's fertilizer production from volatile global markets. #Fertilizer #Food
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The Union Cabinet approved extending the Sarthak-PDS scheme for five years with a ₹25,530 crore outlay. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, the scheme modernizes the public distribution system (PDS) and aids state agencies in foodgrain logistics. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the initiative covers the entire PDS value chain, from beneficiaries to logistics, with revised central assistance norms to strengthen food security. #Food

PepsiCo India reported strong H1 growth despite adverse weather, planning a Tamil Nadu food facility after launching a ₹1,266-crore Ujjain beverage plant. CEO Jagrut Kotecha highlighted India as a priority with ₹5,700 crore committed by 2030, expressing cautious optimism amid geopolitical and cost pressures. The company now operates 2 of its 9 global concentrate facilities in India, driving volume growth in snacks and beverages. #Food

The government aims to raise India’s food processing level to 25% by 2031, up from 17% in 2023, to boost value addition, exports, and investment. Food Processing Secretary Avinash Joshi cited the success of the ₹10,900-cr PLI scheme and said the ministry is pushing for a "Bharat brand" for processed foods, more industry-led interventions, and possible PLI 2.0 to drive growth. #Food

India aims to achieve foot-and-mouth disease (FMD)-free status in at least nine states within two years to access Europe’s dairy market. Dairy Minister stated that sustained vaccination reduced FMD outbreaks from 105 in 2021 to 40 last year. The nine states with consistently low cases and completed vaccination cycles are first in line for WOAH certification. The government has issued digital IDs to 38 crore animals and launched an OTP-based verification system for vaccinations, supporting the PM’s broader goal of making India FMD-free by 2030. #Exports #Food

India's pulses import bill fell in FY26 as domestic production rose to 27.4 million tonnes and global prices dropped 30-40%, with kabuli chana imports down 98.8% and Bengal gram down 52%, while kabuli chana and other pulses exports increased.

Experts warn El Nino could hurt future domestic output and lead to higher imports again. #Exports #Economy #Food

UAE is looking to expand investments in Gujarat in #energy, #food security, #semiconductors, and #logistics, with food and energy as priority areas due to 90% import dependence and shift to renewables.

UAE officials said India-Gujarat ties offer strong B2B opportunities under the CEPA trade agreement, and cited DP World’s presence at Mundra Port as an example of existing cooperation. #Economy

India Slashes Hunger by 42%, Boosts Diet Affordability Despite Rising Costs #Food

Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that eggs will remain part of school midday meals, with ISKCON supplying satvik protein-rich food and self-help groups distributing eggs separately; a pilot begins August 1 alongside increased per-student meal funding, grants to over 80,000 schools, and plans to appoint 50,000 new teachers. #Food

food regulator FSSAI approved a new plant-based Vitamin D3 supplement from soy oil waste, a vegetarian alternative to lanolin-derived D3.

This is significant as up to 90% of Indians are Vitamin D deficient. Experts highlight health benefits for bones and immunity but caution against excessive supplementation. #Food

Adani Vidya Mandir in Surguja ran a year-long program for 600 rural students that combined fortified milk, protein-rich meals, fruits, and a six-day exercise routine, eliminating dizziness and weakness while improving weight, stamina, and confidence — showing how balanced nutrition and structured activity can effectively combat child malnutrition without disrupting local food traditions. #Food

India’s processed food exports are projected to grow 16% to $2.4 billion in FY26, driven by strong demand from the US (the largest importer), the UK, and new markets like El Salvador and Myanmar

key products such as instant coffee, tea, frozen potatoes, and biscuits are seeing sharp increases, while the government’s PLI scheme is boosting outbound shipments and supporting India’s rise as a global supplier of ready-to-eat foods.

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India is set to overhaul its 50-year-old Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme, restructuring child welfare delivery under a new framework. The makeover will target nutrition, early childhood care and development through revised programme design and implementation. #Food #Health