Mangoes, bananas, papayas under watch: FSSAI crackdown begins over illegal 'masala' use for ripening; What India’s top food regulator is warningFood Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a fresh directive to states to intensify action against the illegal use of artifici...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
FSSAI acts tough against the use of banned artificial ripeners in fruitsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has ordered states to crack down on illegal fruit ripening methods, particularly the use of banned calcium c...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
‘Don’t eat fruits randomly’: Fortis gastroenterologist explains who should have papaya, kiwi, berries, bananas and moreDr. Shubham Vatsya advises intentional fruit consumption for health. Papaya and kiwi aid constipation. Berries and papaya benefit acne-pron...
10 Dec, 2025, 08.31 PM IST
Move over avocado! These 5 fruits are more nutritious, affordable, and perfect for everyday health for IndiansDiscover India's native superfruits like guava, papaya, banana, amla, and pomegranate, offering superior nutrition, affordability, and avai...
05 Nov, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
Bloated after every meal? Harvard-trained gut doctor reveals 10 everyday foods that can calm your stomach naturallyAIIMS and Stanford-trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi shared ten science-backed foods to beat bloating, highlighting natural remed...
04 Nov, 2025, 09.48 PM IST
Russia buys bananas and papayas from India amid spat with EcuadorRussia received its first shipment of bananas from India in January, and another shipment is expected at the end of February. The Russian a...
07 Feb, 2024, 06.16 PM IST
Have sleep problems? 5 fruits that can can keep your insomnia in check!Craving for some nighttime snack? Ditch the chips, soft drinks and frozen hamburgers and feast on a banana or two! Aside from keeping calor...
07 Feb, 2024, 04.37 PM IST
Five lakh fruit trees to be planted across India on Environment Day08 May, 2020, 03.25 PM IST
Papaya: Secrets of the tropical delightPapaya is so ideally suited to India’s climate that most farms and gardens had them growing almost without realising it.
25 Apr, 2018, 02.33 PM IST
Summer diet: A banana a day will keep nausea awayInclude these foods in your diet to stay active and avoid chances of acidity during the hot days.
25 Apr, 2017, 01.21 PM IST
Jain Irrigation gains 2.4% on commissioning new Food Processing unitJain Irrigation scrip gained 2.4% today to close at Rs 68.8 as it announced inauguration of a new Food Processing unit at Jalgaon.
22 Jun, 2015, 07.32 PM IST
Jain Irrigation expects Rs 100 crore export from Jalgaon plantJain Irrigation today said its food processing plant at Jalgaon in Maharashtra is expected to earn over Rs 100 crore in foreign exchange an...
22 Jun, 2015, 06.56 PM IST
DFPCL targets Rs 1,000 crore revenue from farm business in 5 yrsDFPCL is eyeing a combined revenue of Rs 1,000 crore from ABFS division and its joint venture firm Desai Foods and Vegetables in five years.
19 Jun, 2015, 11.35 AM IST
- A culture of scientific agriculture
A 25-year-old entrepreneur has used his knowledge of biotechnology and love of agriculture to start a profitable business for himself, and ...
20 Apr, 2012, 02.34 AM IST
- Jamnagar farmers take to banana cultivation
Jamnagar - one of the formerly princely states on the West coast of Gujarat and well known for the petro refinery and brass part industry w...
30 May, 2008, 03.12 AM IST
- Gujarat emerges as major horticulture hub
Influx of new technology in agriculture sector coupled with export facilities for horticulture produce has created enormous opportunities o...
27 May, 2008, 03.30 AM IST
- China poses threat to horticulture exports
Fledgling horticulture industry is likely to face stiff competition from China, Pakistan and Australia if right export strategies are not a...
16 Aug, 2007, 05.09 AM IST