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Coffee with milk may have anti-inflammatory effect, says researchers

A simple cup of coffee with milk may have an anti-inflammatory effect in humans, a study conducted in laboratory suggests. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark found that a combination of proteins and antioxidants doubles the anti-inflammatory properties in immune cells. Whenever bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances enter the body, our immune systems react by deploying white blood cells and chemical substances to protect us. This reaction, commonly known as inflammation, also occurs whenever we overload tendons and muscles and is characteristic of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Antioxidants known as polyphenols are found in humans, plants, fruits and vegetables. They are also known to be healthy for humans, as they help reduce oxidative stress in the body that gives rise to inflammation. The study, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, analysed how polyphenols behave when combined with amino acids, the building blocks of ..

Chhattisgarh: Farmers in Bastar carve out new identity by planting coffee

Coffee cultivation in Bastar, which started in 2017 on an experimental basis in 20 acres by the horticulture department, has reached the farmers' fields

Cheers to coffee: How to pick up the best brew for your home pleasure

Instant, special, or traditional blends: Indians' choice for their daily cup keeps increasing

What's brewing? Bengaluru's India Coffee House gets a new look to woo youth

The Coffee Board plans to launch ICH cafes in tier-II and tier-III cities through the franchise model

Coffee exports from India up by nearly 2% to 400,000 tonnes in 2022

Coffee shipments from India, Asia's third-largest producer and exporter, rose 1.66 per cent to 4 lakh tonne in 2022 on rise in instant coffee exports and re-exports, according to the Coffee Board. Exports stood at 3.93 lakh tonne in 2021. In value terms, coffee export was higher at Rs 8,762.47 crore in 2022 as against Rs 6,984.67 crore in the previous year. India ships both Robusta and Arabica varieties, besides instant coffee. According to the Board's latest data, shipment of Robusta coffee declined marginally to 2,20,974 tonne in 2022 from 2,20,997 tonne in the previous year. Similarly, export of Arabica fell 11.43 per cent to 44,542 tonne from 50,292 tonne. However, export of instant coffee increased 16.73 per cent to 35,810 tonne in 2022 from 29,819 tonne in the previous year. About 99,513 tonne of coffee was re-exported in 2022, higher than 92,235 tonne in the previous year, the data showed. The unit per value realisation remained higher at Rs 2,18,923 per tonne as against

Commerce ministry may rework draft Bills on tea, coffee with NITI Aayog

The commerce ministry is likely to engage with Niti Aayog to rework the five draft bills pertaining to cash crops tea, coffee, spices, rubber, and tobacco, an official said. Earlier this year, the ministry proposed the repeal and updation of decades-old laws on these sectors and to introduce new legislation with a view to promoting their growth and creating a conducive environment for businesses. "Niti Aayog has raised certain objections with the ministry on these five bills. The issues were recently discussed in a meeting between senior officials. Niti Aayog suggested a relook and the ministry has sought its help on that," the official said. Niti Aayog has given its views on the drafts of Spices (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022; Rubber (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022; Coffee (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022; Tea (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022 and Tobacco Board (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The ministry had earlier also conducted stakeholder consultations on th

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Coffee diplomacy at G20: Karnataka begins planning for mega track in 2023

These publicized meetings of FCBD and finance ministers and central bank governors are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the work being done in G-20

Delhi HC awards Rs 13 lakh to Starbucks in lawsuit against Jaipur cafe

Justice Navin Chawla permanently restrained LOL Cafe from using the "Frappuccino" mark to sell its products and opined that Starbucks Corporation is also entitled to the "cost of the suit"

Coffee exports double to Rs 3,312 cr during Apr-Sept period: Piyush Goyal

The country's coffee exports almost doubled to Rs 3,312 crore during April-September this fiscal against Rs 1,657 crore in the same period of 2013-14, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said in a tweet. "Indian coffee exports (are) hitting new milestones. India's exports of coffee rose to almost two times in April-September 2022 over the same period in 2013," he said. India is Asia's third-largest producer and exporter of the commodity. India ships both Robusta and Arabica varieties, besides instant coffee. Italy, Germany and Belgium are among the major export destinations for Indian coffee.

Tata Consumer and Tata Coffee shareholders approve merger at Nov 12 vote

Tata Consumer Products will issue one equity share for every 22 share held in Tata Coffee to existing shareholders

Starbucks co-founder Zev Siegl spills the beans about building a brand

Starbucks co-founder Zev Siegl, who was on a visit to India to attend Global Investors Meet in Bengaluru, was seen at a restaurant enjoying filter coffee and masala dosa

Brewing at Tata Starbucks: Double-digit growth, premium store, masala chai

In the Asia Pacific, Starbucks has 142 Reserve stores

Nestle to invest $1 billion towards sustainable coffee farming plan

The new plan builds on a previous coffee-sustainability effort that started 12 years ago involving around 100,000 farmers; the goal is to double that in the coming years

Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee linked with enhanced longevity, study finds

Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to avoiding the brew, a study has found. A team at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Research Institute, Australia, examined the link between types of coffee and incident arrhythmias or irregular heart beat, cardiovascular disease and death using data from the UK Biobank about adults between 40 and 69 years of age. "The results suggest that a mild to moderate intake of ground, instant and decaffeinated coffee should be considered part of a healthy lifestyle," said study author Professor Peter Kistler. In the study, cardiovascular disease included conditions such as coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure and ischaemic stroke. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, included 449,563 participants free of arrhythmias or other cardiovascular disease. The median age was 58 years and 55.3 per cent were women. Outcome ...

Reliance Brands in advanced talks to acquire Sephora's India rights

Reliance Brands also recently forayed into food and beverages retail space by entering into a long-term franchise partnership with Pret A Manger - a global fresh food and organic coffee chain

Unionisation, first challenge brewing for Narasimhan as Starbucks CEO

Narasimhan holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering, University of Pune, India

Govt plans to scrap 80-year-old Coffee Act, bring Bill to promote industry

Bill to be introduced in ongoing Parliament session, aims to modernise functioning of Coffee Board, promote exports and support development of domestic market

Reduce import duty on coffee, Papua New Guinea to urge India

The two countries are working on a double taxation avoidance agreement

Global coffee market to record 3.1-mn bag deficit in Oct-Sep season: ICO

Brazil continues to face issues with availability of shipping containers, though these have improved in recent weeks, the ICO said