SIAL Special
From fasting staple to global snack: Makhana moves...
October 21, 2026
For generations, makhana or fox nuts or Lotus seeds has been associated with fasting, festivals and traditional Indian households, particularly in Bihar. Today, the aquatic seed is increasingly being positioned as a healthy and convenient snack, finding space alongside nuts, chip...
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The global mirage of sustainable farming
October 21, 2026
The octogenarian United Nations ended the general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly session on September 28. It produced many important observations on peace, artificial intelligence, war and the future of the United Nations. Hardly any dealt directly with food security or s...
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Indian food start-ups eye global markets at Sial P...
October 20, 2026
Indian food start-ups are taking their products to SIAL Paris 2026 as they seek to turn their domestic success into international business. With 64 Indian companies participating, the exhibition offers emerging brands access to buyers across markets and categories, from pesticide...
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Indian market flooded with poor quality, unhealthy...
October 19, 2026
The branding, the packaging and the visuals are identical, right down to the shade of the colours. On face of it, a Kit Kat, a popular chocolate brand manufactured by Swiss food giant Nestlé in India is precisely like the one made and sold by the same company in its home ground,...
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Indian food processing industry: Limited appetite ...
October 18, 2026
With a growth of 7.8 pc in its nominal Gross Domestic Product reported in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, that ended on June 1, the headline figures of the growth in the Indian economy continue at a blistering pace. While the growth has been attributed to a variety ...
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Our key objective at SIAL is to help Indian food e...
October 17, 2026
What is the scale of India’s participation at SIAL Paris 2026? India’s presence at SIAL Paris as ‘Country of Honour’ marks one of its largest participations ever. Spearheaded by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export ...
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