The Winter Superfoods You Already Have at Home
The Winter Superfoods You Already Have at Home: Nuts & Dry Fruits When winter arrives, we naturally turn to warm foods, herbal teas, and comforting snacks. But hidden in every Indian kitchen is a collection of powerful everyday superfoods — nuts and dry fruits — that nourish, warm, and protect us through the cold season. […]
Delhi Smog & Your Diet: Add a Handful of Nuts & Dry Fruits to Build Everyday Immunity
Delhi Smog & Your Diet: Add a Handful of Nuts & Dry Fruits to Build Everyday Immunity Every winter, Delhi’s skies turn hazy. The Air Quality Index (AQI) spikes. Fine particulate matter – PM 2.5 – penetrates deep into lungs and triggers inflammation. While wearing masks and using air purifiers helps, your diet can also […]
Nutrition for All: Making Dry Fruits Affordable & Accessible
Nutrition for All: Making Dry Fruits Affordable & Accessible Did you know that a handful of almonds or makhana doesn’t just fuel your health, it also fuels rural jobs, empowers women, and strengthens India’s MSMEs? Dry fruits are not luxuries. They are a daily nutrition, rich in protein, fibre, and immunity-boosting goodness. Almonds, walnuts, raisins, […]
Why States Must Back Nuts & Dry Fruits Cash Crops
From Food Security to Farmer Prosperity: Why States Must Back Nuts & Dry Fruits Cash Crops India has made strong gains in food availability. The next step is farmer prosperity. Nuts and dry fruits can raise incomes, build rural jobs, and open export doors. States must lead on groundwork, supported by national schemes and an […]
Makhana: India’s Next Superfood Export?
Makhana: India’s Next Superfood Export? Makhana, also called foxnut or lotus seed, is quietly rising. It’s healthy, light and perfect as a snack. And it’s beginning to shine on the global stage. From Bihar’s Ponds to Global Plates India grows over 90% of the world’s makhana, especially in Bihar’s Mithila region. Nutrient-rich: low in calories, […]
Dry Fruit Processing & Packaging Trends in 2025
Dry Fruit Processing & Packaging Trends in 2025 The nuts and dry fruits industry is changing fast. In 2025, three things matter most: safety, eco-friendly packaging and speed. Here’s what’s new in the dry fruits and nuts market: Safer Processing from Start to Finish Steam treatment for nuts: Many nuts are now cleaned with steam […]
How to Store Dry Fruits & Nuts to Maximise Shelf Life
How to Store Dry Fruits & Nuts to Maximise Shelf Life Dry fruits and nuts are more than just snacks – they’re a powerhouse of health, flavour, and energy. But even the finest almonds, cashews, walnuts or pistachios can lose their crunch, taste and nutrition if they aren’t stored properly. The good news? With a […]
How Millennials and Gen Z Consumers Are Changing the Dry Fruits Market
How Millennials and Gen Z Consumers Are Changing the Dry Fruits Market How Millennials and Gen Z Consumers Are Changing the Dry Fruits Market Walk into any modern retail store or scroll through a health and wellness influencer’s shopping haul – and chances are, you will spot roasted makhanas, chia seed trail mix, or chocolate-coated […]
