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McDonalds India has cut sodium in its French Fries by 20%
March 01, 2015
McDonalds India has cut sodium in its French Fries by 20%
Last month, McDonald's India has cut the amount of calories and salt on its Indian menu as it fights to hold on to customers in a rapidly growing developing market where newer, healthier fast-food options are just starting to catch on.
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Indian Government removes minimum export price potato
February 25, 2015
Indian Government removes minimum export price potato
The Indian government has decided to remove the minimum export price of potato as its availability has increased and prices have eased in domestic markets.
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Potato Field in the Indian State Karnataka
February 23, 2015
Karnataka potato farmers receive certified seed potatoes
In the Indian State of Karnataka, the Department of Horticulture has decided to provide certified seed potatoes to 1,000 farmers for pre-monsoon cultivation on a pilot basis.
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Central Potato Research Station, Jalandhar (Punjab)
January 25, 2015
Dutch government to help Punjab set up a Potato Centre of Excellence
To strengthen potato research, Punjab will set up a Centre of Excellence for Potato in Jalandhar (potato belt) in collaboration with The Netherlands, Shimla-based Central Potato Research Institute and Punjab Agricultural University
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Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.
January 19, 2015
Dr BP Singh, CPRI: Potato important for Nutritional Security of India.
On the opening day of the India International Potato Expo on Thursday, Dr BP Singh, director, Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla, said potato played an important role in the nutritional security of the country.
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McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network
December 23, 2014
McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network
McCain Foods India is expanding its distribution network as well as improving availability of its products throughout the country.
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Rabi Potato Production India might be up 25-30% over last year
December 23, 2014
Rabi Potato Production India might be up 25-30% over last year
Domestic potato production in India in the present Rabi season is likely to be 25-30 per cent higher over last year on account of good weather conditions.
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Potato prices in India plunge on early harvest
December 15, 2014
Potato prices in India plunge on early harvest
After earning high profits last year, potato growers in India are selling the crop at a small margin this year.
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Balaji Wafers to start production of French Fries and frozen specialties
December 03, 2014
Balaji Wafers to start production of French Fries and frozen specialties
Balaji, one of the largest regional potato chips and snacks brands in India, will soon move into the production of French fries and other frozen potato specialty products, according to Chandu Virani, MD of Balaji Wafers.
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Study: Indian Food processing sector to grow at over 10 percent from 2015 onwards
December 02, 2014
Study: Indian Food processing sector to grow at over 10 percent from 2015 onwards
The Indian food processing sector is likely to grow at the rate of over 10 percent from 2015 onwards as a result of increased investment from private sector, according to a study.
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Indian potato processing companies urge government to waive import duty on potato
October 28, 2014
Indian potato processing companies urge government to waive import duty on potato
Indian Potato chip, fries and flake manufacturers have urged the government to waive the 30% import duty on potato to improve supplies and check soaring prices at home.
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India: ban on import of seed potatoes lifted
October 25, 2014
India: ban on import of seed potatoes lifted
Farmers and cold storage owners in India (Agra, UP) have lauded the decision to lift the ban on import of seed potatoes.
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September 29, 2014
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September 02, 2014
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Sanjay Ghodawat Group to enter Indian snack market with Star555
September 01, 2014
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West Bengal halts potato export again; Odisha says enough stock
August 27, 2014
West Bengal halts potato export again; Odisha says enough stock
Potato supply from West Bengal was disrupted again with the authorities of the neighbouring state re-imposing transport restrictions from today (August 24, 2014), a week after Trinamool Congress (TMC) government there relaxed movement of this vegetable variety to Odisha.
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India asks Pepsico to make 107 million school lunches healthier
August 27, 2014
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