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Industry Trends Probiotic Foods
Dec 27, 20255 min read

Is the term "Probiotic" really new to the food industry?

Probiotic foods date back thousands of years. From ancient fermentation to modern superfoods, discover how they are dominating the future food industry.

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Gummy Stem Blight
January 06, 20268 min read

Probiotic Sprouts

The old trend is sprouts are nutritious, healthy and vitamins rich foods but the new trend is fermented sprouts....

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Gummy Stem Blight
January 11, 20266 min read

Gummy Stem Blight : Its occurance in Gherkins, identification and control measures.

Gummy Stem Blight (GSB) of Didymella is caused by fungi in the genus Stagonosporopsis its previously classified under Didymella bryoniae or Phoma cucurbitacearum.

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Water stress
January 19, 20265 min read

Water stress and impacts on the Gherkins bloaters formation plus control measures

Water stress or irregular watering significantly impacts growth of gherkins, and it can contribute to the development of hollow fruits also known as bloaters or seed cavity.

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Boron deficiency
January 21, 20268 min read

Boron deficiency in gherkin crop growing and its impacts on the crop and fruits quality

Boron is immobile in the plant, meaning that it is prone to movement within the soil. so symptoms primarily appear in the youngest tissues and growing points.

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Impacts-EU-Ind
February 04, 20269 min read

Impacts of EU-India trade deal on Indian export businesses

The EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluded on 26-27 January 2026 after nearly two decades of negotiations, marks a major breakthrough for Indian exporters. The deal yet to not in force due to legal scrubbing, ratification, and entry into force.

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uturn of Trump
February 05, 20265 min read

U turn of Trump on US tariffs and its impact on Indian exports business

U turn of US president Mr.Trump on tariffs on Indian exports stems from a major India-US trade deal.

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Paracetamol-traces
February 06, 20265 min read

Paracetamol traces finding in Semi processed gherkin and its a warning to the labour intensive gherkin industries.

Yes, traces of paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen were detected in a shipment of gherkins also called pickled cucumbers imported from India.

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habits of consumers
February 17, 20266 min read

Major good hypes / habits of consumers in 2026

The year 2025, the consumers mainly relay on protein rich foods and protein supplements. The year 2026 seems to be different from 2025, where the focus on the food world is buzzing with a mix of health-focused shifts, nostalgic comforts, and sensory-driven innovations. Major reports from sources like Whole Foods Market, Kroger, Food & Wine, EatingWell, Michelin Guide inspectors, James Beard Foundation chefs, and others highlight consistent themes emerging this year.

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Compliance
February 09, 20266 min read

Compliance protocol for the BPA free food contact materials and surfaces

European Commission Regulation (EU) 2026/250 is a correcting regulation adopted by the European Commission on 2 February 2026 and published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 3 February 2026.

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