Weight management benefits of chicory root fibres confirmed via systematic review with meta-analyses
A new systematic literature review with meta-analyses, conducted by Reimer et al[i], demonstrates that chicory root fibre intake promotes a significant reduction in body weight, body mass index (BMI), fat mass, waist circumference and, to a certain extent, body fat percentage. Based on this review, there is now even stronger evidence to show that supplementation […]
Kerala-based Beyond Snack bags $8.3 million in round led by 12 Flags Group
Kerala-based banana chips brand Beyond Snack has raised $8.3 million in a funding round led by consumer business-focused fund 12 Flags Group a consumer-focused fund founded by former Reckitt Benckiser CEO Rakesh Kapoor. It also saw participation from existing investors including NAB Ventures and Enrission India Capital. According to the company, the fresh funds will […]
Indian exporters have huge opportunities to increase share in global agri trade: Dev
Indian exporters have huge opportunities to increase their share in the global agriculture trade from the current 2.4 per cent, a government official said. The global agriculture trade is about USD 2 trillion. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman Abhishek Dev said that given these numbers, “huge opportunities” are there to […]
Hybrid technology key to small farmers’ growth, food security: P K Mishra
Hybrid crop technology can play a crucial role to address the unique challenges faced by the agricultural sector, particularly in supporting small-holding farmers who comprise 88 per cent of the agricultural workforce, helping India become a developed nation by 2047, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra said. Despite agriculture’s share in GDP declining from […]
