India's BioE3 Policy Aims to Revolutionize Biomanufacturing

The Government of India has introduced the BioE3 Policy to propel biomanufacturing by adopting advanced technologies and fostering research in high-value bio-based products. The policy focuses on six critical areas including biopolymers, smart proteins, and precision biotherapeutics, and promotes the development of state-of-the-art facilities like Biofoundries and Bio-AI Hubs. Experiments on the International Space Station with microalgae and cyanobacteria aim to develop systems for future space missions, while the newly launched DBT-ICGEB Biofoundry in New Delhi enhances the scaling of laboratory innovations to commercial applicability.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link