Free-range vs. farm-raised chicken: Why one has firmer meat and stronger flavor while the other is cheaper and more tenderFree-range and farm-raised chickens differ in their growth and diet. Free-range birds have firmer meat and a stronger flavor profile. Farm-...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Onion prices rise nearly 50%: Govt to run Kanda Express from todayOnion Price Today: Onion prices have risen sharply across India, with the average retail price reaching Rs 42 per kg. To increase supplies ...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Can Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO deliver long-term growth for high-risk investors?Symbiotec Pharmalab plans a ₹150 crore IPO to repay debt and expand operations. The company holds a global leadership position in corticost...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.25 AM IST
Centre pushes states to speed up PNG adoption, seeks district-level officers to drive LPG-to-gas transitionThe Petroleum Ministry is urging states to appoint district-level officers for PNG adoption. This move aims to accelerate the transition fr...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Sugar production hit by Red Rot disease, El Nino; govt taking measures: Pralhad JoshiUnion Minister Pralhad Joshi said the Centre is taking measures to manage sugar availability and rising prices ahead of the festival season...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
India’s sugar stockpile set to shrink as output estimate falls: GovtIndia's sugar production estimate has fallen significantly, impacting opening stocks for the new season. This lower output is expected to m...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Acquired new tastes & distastes: India’s health warnings are loud. Its consumption habits are louderDespite health warnings, cigarette production surged 24%, while wine consumption rose 25% among the young. Conversely, production of fruit ...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Piyush Goyal pitches Singapore as springboard for India’s agri-food exportsIndian ministers promoted agricultural exports in Singapore through a special roadshow event. This initiative aims to expand Indian farmers...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
In June 2026, El Niño weakened Pacific trade winds, shutting down nutrient-rich upwelling; satellites then watched phytoplankton decline, threatening anchovies and seabirds as the ocean food chain began to unravelEl Niño has returned to the Pacific Ocean in June 2026, impacting marine ecosystems. Weakened trade winds are reducing nutrient upwelling, ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Govt halves bulk sugar stock limit to 15 days as prices surgeGovernment halves bulk sugar stock limit to 15 days as prices surge 20% ahead of festive demand. It has also ordered mills to report detail...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
India allows duty-free sugar imports as prices climb ahead of festive seasonCentre has allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tonnes of sugar as prices surge nearly 40% in two months amid tightening supplies....
20 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Banned colours, expired dairy products found in food establishments at 36 Karnataka railway stationsA food safety inspection revealed non-permitted colours in sweets and expired dairy products. Unhygienic food preparation and fungal growth...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Ready-made food prices may stay high as input, packaging costs riseReady-made food prices are likely to stay high due to increased input and packaging expenses. Inflation in these products accelerated to ni...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
El Nino impact on kharif production unlikely to be significant, says Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated El Nino's impact on kharif production is unlikely to be significant. Rainfall has b...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
India weighs sugar import duty cut to curb record local pricesIn an effort to reign in soaring domestic sugar prices, India is thinking about lowering its sugar import duty. This response is geared tow...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
India widens export basket: Amrapali mangoes, premium cherries, frozen French fries find new marketsIndia has facilitated fresh agricultural and processed food exports in July. These items found buyers in new overseas markets, widening the...
17 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Sugar stock scrutiny on the rise as prices hit record highThe government is increasing scrutiny of sugar stocks due to surging prices. Large industrial buyers are now providing consumption data to ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST