Introduction Baranaja farming is a traditional, ancient and climate-resilient multiple cropping system in Uttarakhand where farmers grow twelve crops together like millets, pulses, and oilseeds in a single field without chemical fertilizers. It has been used in the Garhwal and Kumaon regions of Uttarakhand for centuries....

Regenerative farming is a way of growing food that restores soil health, increases biodiversity, and fights climate change by working with nature instead of fighting it.  The term was coined and popularised by Robert Rodale of the Rodale Institute in 1980’s. Principles It’s core principles are nothing...

In today's global landscape, there are many parameters on which a company is evaluated. Investors and consumers are now asking for increased responsibility from companies in terms of the planet and its people as a whole. This in turn has put the focus on ESG   What...

India’s sauces and condiments are steadily growing their share in the global market, with a focus on exports. In recent years, the country has seen a surge in the export of sauces, including soy sauce, tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, salad dressings, and mixed seasonings. Revenue in...

With the phenomenal increase in technology in the last couple of years post COVID-19, manufacturing industries across all sectors are either witnessing or are going to witness a monumental shift in the way they work and process their goods. Earlier tech was limited to just accounting,...

The food processing industry is one of the most versatile industry worldwide. It goes through a series of trends every few years which ranges from different flavours, different types of foods, launch of ‘newly discovered’ foods, new food habits and increasing levels of consumer awareness....

There are various types of drying for removing moisture from food. They are sun drying, hot air drying, solar drying and freeze drying. Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, is a process that removes the moisture from food, preserving it for a longer shelf life...

Fruits and vegetables are harvested throughout India during different times of the year. India has a varied climate which helps in growing a plethora of fruits in various terrains. Summers are for mangoes while winters are for strawberries and apples and monsoons, for sapotas. Fruits...