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Punjab to introduce seed potato tracebility and certification using blockchain technology

To protect the interest of the Punjab farmers and uphold the state’s leadership position as the largest potato seed producing state in India, Punjab is planning the certification and traceability of seed potato using blockchain technology as of next year.

Potato Supply chain

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

India

Amazon is launching online food delivery from restaurants in India this year

Amazon is launching online food delivery service in India this year

Amazon.com Inc is planning a foray into the burgeoning online food delivery business from restaurants in India this year, in a move that could raise competition in an increasingly crowded market.

Food Trends

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

India

Indian farmer unions decide to put on a fight over seed potato variety rights

Indian Farmers’ movements have decided to put up a fight to ensure that farmers’ seed freedoms are not violated in any way. Many speakers also also felt that PepsiCo India should pay compensation to the Gujarat potato farmers involved.

Potato Supply chain

Friday, July 19, 2019

India

TOMRA Launches Customer Service Center In Bengaluru, India

TOMRA Food has opened a new customer service center in Bengaluru, India as part of its efforts to improve the organizations’ responsiveness to all its stakeholders.

Processing Equipment

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

India

PepsiCo India withdraws lawsuit against Gujarat potato farmers

The FC5 potato variety is grown exclusively for PepsiCo's popular Lay's potato chips.

After discussions with the government, the Pepsico India has agreed to withdraw the cases against the potato farmers. In April Pepsico sued four farmers for cultivating a potato variety - FC5 - grown exclusively for its popular Lay's potato chips.

Chips and Snacks

Friday, May 3, 2019

India

Pepsico India offers settlement to Gujarat potato farmers sued for infringing breeding rights

The legal battle between a number of potato farmers in Gujarat accused of illegally growing a proprietary variety and food and beverage manufacturer PepsiCo India may be headed for an out-of-court settlement.

Chips and Snacks

Friday, April 26, 2019

India