FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Inside PepsiCo India’s farm-to-shelf overhaul amid shifting consumer demandPepsiCo India says India’s agri supply chains are layered, limiting farmers’ price visibility and direct linkages with organised buyers can...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
₹10, ₹20 cola bottles heating up soft drinks fight this summerSoft drink competition is intensifying as new entrants gain market share, prompting established players to boost marketing and distribution...
14 Apr, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Cold chain aggregator Celcius Logistics raises Rs 250 crore in equity, debtCelcius Logistics has raised Rs 250 crore in a round co-led by Eurazeo and Omnivore to expand its cold-chain network to 1,000 cities and en...
06 May, 2025, 09.07 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2024 | Best on Campus: ClaimBuddy stays on pulse to take home campus star prizeThe startup that provides digital infrastructure to hospitals for processing insurance claims and assists patients in getting faster pay-ou...
13 Sep, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Cold-chain solutions startup Celcius Logistics raises $4.8 million led by IvyCap VenturesCelcius Logistics connects shippers and transporters and is a solution for all cold-chain requirements, helping with last mile and hyperloc...
14 May, 2024, 07.18 PM IST
Celcius inks pact with Shriram Transport FinanceThe cold chain industry has had to accommodate for the lack of assets and infrastructure by working overtime for the last two years. Onboar...
31 Jan, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
Why cold chain is the key to strengthening our fragile supply chainFY 22-23 could be an unprecedented year of growth for the cold chain players in India. They need to work collaboratively and bank on each o...
31 Dec, 2021, 12.19 PM IST
Celcius gets $500,000 in seed funding from Mumbai Angels, othersCelcius, a cold-chain logistics solutions provider, will use the fresh funding for geographical expansion, hiring and setting up offices in...
04 Aug, 2021, 03.33 PM IST
Private hospitals to pool Covid vaccine demand for third phasePrivate hospitals plan to access vaccines state-wise so that they are in sync with every state’s policy. The decision was taken at Thursday...
23 Apr, 2021, 08.21 AM IST
The WHO's China mission: Five questions still unansweredWHO team members said they were granted full access to the sites and individuals they requested to visit.
10 Feb, 2021, 04.45 PM IST
Loans to processing industry under priority lending: Harsimrat Kaur BadalThe Minister said the move will ensure greater flow of credit to entrepreneurs for setting up of food processing units and attract investme...
25 May, 2015, 11.01 PM IST
Innovation in cold chains and warehousing can make the country a leading exporter of horticulture productsAbsence of proper cold chains & associated logistics in India leads to wastage of fresh produce to the extent of 25-30%, annual equivalent ...
02 Feb, 2012, 04.42 AM IST
- India to play a major role in global food business:Sahai
India would play a major role in global food trade given its strong base in agriculture, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries S...
17 Oct, 2007, 10.40 PM IST
- Acme's DTH in Veggie Retail Business
Are you among those who desire branded fresh vegetables but don’t get the time to hop into a store or loathe the idea of driving around for...
02 Jul, 2007, 03.23 AM IST
- Gateway buys 50.1% in Snowman Frozen
Gateway Distriparks has acquired a 50.1% of paid-up equity capital of Snowman Frozen Foods, the South-based cold-chain logistics company.
23 Nov, 2006, 02.17 AM IST