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The 31st Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty, The Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited join the Nation to wish Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck ‘A Happy 31st Birth Anniversary’. We offer our heartfelt felicitations and prayers for Her Majesty’s good health, long life and everlasting happiness. ...
The Coronation Day of our Beloved Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck
On this special occasion of the Coronation Day of our Beloved Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, also celebrated as the Social Forestry Day; the family of the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited join the Nation in offering sincere prayers for His Majesty’s good health and long life....
Fortified rice for the public too
Besides the government schools with a feeding programme, to meet the nutrition requirements private schools give fortified rice to students, the Food Fortification Taskforce (FFT) has recommended. The taskforce is also encouraging the use of fortified rice for the general public. A blending machine ...
Nu 127 mn for the construction of three cold storages in the country
FCBL expects to complete the construction of cold storages by end of August 2021 According to the Chief Executive Officer of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL), Naiten Wangchuk, FCBL is expecting to complete the construction of three cold storages in the country by the end of August 2021. He said that th...
A year into the pandemic: becoming self-sufficient in food and agricultural produce
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy at large, but it also opened doors to plenty of opportunities. One important lesson was becoming self-sufficient in food and agricultural produce. Nearly 30 new commercial farms came up last year alone. Individuals also ventured into growing their food. At this time ...