Food & Beverage Processing

3+ hour, 46+ min ago   (727+ words) In the North Eastern Hill (NEH) region of India, potato farmers have long struggled with a persistent challenge—limited access to healthy and timely seed potatoes. The region’s geographical distance from major seed-producing hubs in northern India often forces farmers…...

2+ hour, 37+ min ago   (159+ words) Taken together, the report argues that these conditions are not isolated failures but structural features of how the modern food system is organised, from field labour through processing, retail and last-mile delivery. The report does not propose a single fix,…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago   (133+ words) 12 October 2026, London: FMC Agro has secured UK approval for two new formulations of its insecticide active ingredient cyantraniliprole, extending the chemistry’s reach into potato and carrot production, according to the October 2026 update of the UK Pesticide Guide (UKPG) database maintained…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago   (501+ words) Cosmetics Business Costly product recalls are becoming increasingly common for manufacturers and many of the organisms behind them are far more persistent and widespread than brands realise. That’s why leading regulatory and microbiological testing house, MSL, is urging cosmetic and…...

4+ hour, 44+ min ago   (217+ words) The Bombay High Court’s Aurangabad bench has granted interim relief to Panchganga Sugar and Power Private Limited by staying the Maharashtra government’s decision to make advance payments towards various fund deductions mandatory for obtaining a sugarcane crushing licence, reported Sarkarnama....

10+ hour, 33+ min ago   (481+ words) In the context of agricultural production increasingly demanding high quality, safety, and efficiency, strict control of input materials is crucial. Hanoi City is strengthening management, inspection, and handling of violations in the production and trading of fertilizers, pesticides, veterinary drugs,…...

10+ hour, 19+ min ago   (213+ words) Australian producers, exporters and consumers now have new ways to get involved in the Product Guarantee of Origin (PGO). This comes after legislation was enacted to make more products eligible in the scheme. Along with making hydrogen using electrolysis, businesses…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (280+ words) Cyprus’ halloumi production faces a ‘systemic risk’ due to the excessive concentration of milk output in a small number of farms, Professor Stavros Malas cautioned on Saturday, warning that the current model leaves the sector exposed. Speaking on CyBC, Malas,…...

11+ hour, 51+ min ago   (174+ words) Agrico's Michel de Bruin says strong potato sectors need more than quality seed, highlighting the importance of farmer knowledge, functioning markets, enabling regulations and flexible approaches tailored to local conditions. Agrico Shares Key Lessons for Building Strong, Sustainable Potato Sectors…...

16+ hour, 11+ min ago   (298+ words) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners committed more than €270 million to Kilmarnock South, a 350 MW / 1,400 MWh battery energy storage project in southern Scotland. The investment is being made through Copenhagen Infrastructure IV, the firm’s fourth flagship fund. CIP has taken a final investment…...