Election results in the onion belt increases hopes of industry and farmers for more farm friendly policies

Election results in the onion belt increases hopes of industry and farmers for more farm friendly policies

Farmers and the industry expect the new government to increase import duty on cooking oils to support soyabean prices, remove export duty on onions, and take cautious stand on the demand for import of maize and wheat. Inspired by the onion farmers, others have started demanding policy measures to support soyabean and milk prices.“Soyabean prices … Read more

Food commodity prices cool down, ease pressure on policymakers

Food commodity prices cool down, ease pressure on policymakers

Prices of key food commodities have cooled down substantially in the past one month, giving some relief to policymakers on the front of food inflation. Prices of cooking oils, which had more than doubled between June 2020 and March 2021, have now cooled down by about 30% from their peak with the downward trend expected … Read more

Canola oil has become one of the world’s most important oilseeds: Gurpreet Singh, MD at JIVO Wellness

Canola oil has become one of the world’s most important oilseeds: Gurpreet Singh, MD at JIVO Wellness

Canola oil has a higher smoke point of 242 degree C which is ideal for Indian cooking. As the world grapples with the worst ever pandemic of our lifetime, keeping a healthy body is on top of everyone’s mind and a healthy diet will always get the top billing for ensuring a strong immunity for … Read more

Indian kitchen is a treasure of immunity boosting spices and herbs, says Manjari Chandra, author of ‘Eat up, Clean up’

Indian kitchen is a treasure of immunity boosting spices and herbs, says Manjari Chandra, author of ‘Eat up, Clean up’

Manjari Chandra says any food with high vitamin C content, or that improves gut health would definitely strengthen immunity Immunity boosting foods have been a buzzword since March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic took the world by storm, country by country, forcing unprecedented lifestyle changes across the world. Every home experienced the impact, particularly in … Read more