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| Food, Drink and Hospitality Exhibition starts in Delhi |
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 The sixth edition of IFE India 2008- International Food, Drink and Hospitality Exhibition has started at Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre, New Delhi. The exhibition has started on December 2 and it will continue up to December 4 2008.
There are over 300 exhibitors are participating from 24 countries. Ashok Sinha, secretary in the ministry of food processing industries has inaugurated the event. Sinha said that the exhibition offered a platform for international as well as domestic p... |
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| Global grain prices drops |
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 The international prices of wheat and rice have declined nearly 20 per cent since September whereas domestic and international grain prices are showing different trends.
Indian wheat prices have remained stable and rice has seen a marginal increase. In case of maize, while international price dipped by 25 per cent since September, domestic prices have slipped by 13 per cent.
According to the experts, the sharp hike in minimum support price (MSP) for various crops has go... |
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| Food joints of Mumbai affected in Terror attacks |
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 The terror attack in Mumbai last week has affected the food and beverage sales (F&B) in restaurants and pubs in five-star hotels but most standalone restaurants has made steady sales during the weekend.
Mumbai-based Israeli restaurant chain Isra`s Moshe Shek, said, "I don`t think local cafes, and standalone restaurants chains have been affected. People are avoiding going to hotels for food but not to standalone restaurants. Consumption in cafes and restaurants dipped only for a day ... |
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| Haldi Restaurant opens at Novotel Hyderabad Airport |
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 The Novotel Hyderabad Airport has got a contemporary Indian restaurant named `Haldi`. So, the food enthusiasts have another reason to move towards the airport.
The Restaurant has contemporary and soothing ambience and it is all set to be a trendsetter with an accent on Indian cuisine. It is named after the famed Indian spice `haldi` or turmeric. This specialty Indian restaurant aims to showcase ethnic Indian culinary delights at its finest.
The ethnic dishes from selec... |
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| Traditional dishes are good as winter diet |
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 Winter is a season when one can choose for the favourite comfort food. But, the choice of the food must be one which adds warm and cuts the risk of falling ill during the cold months. Some traditional vegeterian and non-vegeterian food items for the season are given here.
In the vegeterian menu, one can opt for Chaulai leaves, Brinjal and Methi. Chaulai leaves are available almost all over India. This is the type of saag that nutritionists suggest to should have during winter.
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| Eating Fish cuts risk of eczema in children |
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 Sweden Researchers have studied that babies eating one portion of fish before they are 9 months old can reduce the risk of developing eczema in them.
Eczema is a chronic condition affecting between 10 and 15 percent of children that can cause the skin to become itchy, red, dry and cracked. It often affects those prone to allergies. Researchers from Sweden studied 17,000 babies to track the long-term health benefits of having fish in the diet.
The research study revealed... |
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| Eating Fruit, vegetables reduces risk of hypopharyngeal cancer |
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 According to a study published in the Dec 19, 2008 issue of Cancer Causes Control, eating fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of hypopharyngeal cancer.
The highest rates of hypopharyngeal cancer are found in India. This prompted the researchers to conduct the study and see if the disease has something to do with the dietary factors.
Heck JE and colleagues from International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon France analysed data from a hospital-based case-contr... |
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| CITCO launches renovated food court `Drop-In` at Chandigarh |
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 Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation has launched the refurbished food court Drop-In, Sector 34, Chandigarh.
Ram Niwas, IAS, Chairman, CITCO has launched the food court. It will have something for everyone, from gourmet coffee and fresh baked delights, to an excellently prepared South Indian menu, from exotic Chinese cuisine, to creative culinary innovations.
CITCO has been associated with four food chains- Cafe Coffee Day, Yo!China, Sundarams and ... |
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| Marico to introduce new food product in six months |
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 Marico Industries Ltd is planning to launch a new food product within six months. The already has good presence in the market through its Saffola brand edible oil. It is now gradually moving beyond edible oil.
Harsh Mariwala, chairman and managing director (CMD), Marico Industries Ltd, said, "We will launch a new food product in the Indian food market." He denied divulging the nature or brand name of the new product but put a timeline of six months for the launch of the product.
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| India`s Food Processing industry gives 19 per cent of India`s GDP |
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 Agriculture and Food Processing are important sectors of the Indian Economy and currently it contributes 19 per cent of India`s GDP.
The sector has its diverse agro-climatic zones, strong natural resource base and manpower availability. India holds tremendous advantages in Agriculture for processing and value addition. This sector currently contributes and retains its significance by holding 65 per cent of the population for employment and livelihood.
Since independenc... |
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