Hi, NewsWrap for April 22, 2024

22-April-2024: ICAR-CMFRI, IRRI & PhilRice Launch Drones4Rice Project, FAO Launches Green Cities Initiative, Hong Kong's Food Regulator, World Food India 2024

22 April 2024

  • ICAR-CMFRI Achieves Successful Captive Breeding of High-Value Marine Fish ‘Golden Trevally’

    In a significant advancement in mariculture development in India, the ICAR- CMFRI (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute), Kochi has successfully developed seed production technology for golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus), a valuable marine fish species. This breakthrough is anticipated to create a new pathway for sustainable seafood production and expand the range of viable species suitable for mariculture. The achievement of successful bloodstock development, captive breeding, and larval rearing of the golden trevally followed five years of research at ICAR-CMFRI's Visakhapatnam Regional Centre.

  • IRRI & PhilRice Launch Drones4Rice Project to Boost Rice Farming in the Philippines

    The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Agriculture - Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice) have formally initiated the Drones4Rice Project, which aims to transform rice production and increase agricultural productivity. The project, launched during the Inception Workshop held at the IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on April 16-17, 2024, aims to harness the potential of drone technology to empower farmers across the Philippines.

  • FAO Launches Green Cities Initiative in Cameroon

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) made a significant step by officially launching its Green Cities Initiative in Cameroon on April 21, 2024. The initiative, already underway in the pilot phase in the country, has gained support from seven municipalities eager to join the cause.

  • Hong Kong's Food Regulator Finds Cancer-causing Chemicals in Popular Indian Spice Brands

    Hong Kong's food regulatory authority recently published a report on April 5, 2024, revealing concerning findings about four products from famous Indian brands MDH and Everest. The report identified cancer-causing chemicals in these brands.

    Among the identified products, three belong to MDH, including curry powder (a spice blend for Madras curry), mixed masala powder, and sambhar masala. The fourth product identified by the report is Everest Fish Curry Masala. The discovery of ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, in these products has raised serious health concerns.

  • World Food India 2024: MoFPI to Host Int’l Event Showcasing India's Thriving Food Processing Sector

    The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India, is gearing up to host the highly anticipated World Food India 2024 event from September 19th to 22nd at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. This international congregation aims to spotlight India's robust food processing sector and attract strategic investments across various subsegments to bolster India's position as a global food basket.

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22 April 2024

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