The partnership aims to reinforce India’s reputation as a trusted global exporter of grapes while unlocking new market opportunities through greater transparency and trust in quality assurance.
September, 2025: Agilent Technologies India and the ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG), Pune, have announced the next phase of their collaboration to strengthen India’s food safety infrastructure through advanced analytical science and regulatory engagement. This initiative is set to reinforce India’s position as a trusted global exporter of grapes while opening new market opportunities by fostering greater transparency and confidence in quality assurance.
Key Takeaways:
- Targeted Food Testing Workflows: Development of advanced solutions for pesticide residue and fumigant analysis, aligned with global regulatory standards.
- Strengthening India’s Export Competitiveness: Supporting grape exporters with reliable, scalable, and regulation-ready testing systems to meet evolving market demands.
- Knowledge Sharing & Capacity Building: Hosting workshops, webinars, and publications to train food safety professionals and promote validated analytical methods.
- Sustainability & Innovation: Focus on precision, sustainability, and long-term impact across India’s food supply chain.
With India’s agricultural exports on the rise, the need for reliable, scalable, and regulation-ready food testing solutions has become increasingly critical. Agilent and NRCG are addressing this demand by co-developing targeted workflows for pesticide residue and fumigant analysis, emphasizing sustainability, precision, and alignment with international regulatory standards. These efforts aim to empower laboratories and stakeholders to meet evolving safety requirements and strengthen trust across India’s food supply chain.
The collaboration will also serve as a platform for deeper engagement with the scientific and regulatory community. Through joint workshops, webinars, and technical publications, Agilent and NRCG aim to foster knowledge exchange and promote best practices in analytical testing. These initiatives will help build capacity among food safety professionals and encourage the adoption of validated methods across government and commercial labs.
Nandakumar Kalathil, Country General Manager, Agilent Technologies India, added, “We are proud to expand our collaboration with NRCG and contribute to the development of resilient, future-ready food safety systems. This partnership is not just about technology, it’s about building trust, enabling transformation, and supporting India’s role as a global leader in safe food production.”
Dr. Kaushik Banerjee, Director of ICAR-NRCG, stated, “This partnership is a natural progression of our shared vision to elevate food safety standards in India. By integrating Agilent’s technological capabilities with NRCG’s research leadership, we are creating a framework that supports innovation, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder empowerment.”
This renewed partnership builds on earlier successes and reinforces a shared commitment to driving measurable impact in food testing. Moving from strategy to execution, Agilent and NRCG are focused on delivering outcomes that benefit the food industry, regulators, and consumers. By aligning scientific rigor with practical implementation, the collaboration aims to shape the future of food safety in India.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. is a global leader in analytical and clinical laboratory technologies, delivering insights and innovation that help our customers bring great science to life. Agilent’s full range of solutions includes instruments, software, services, and expertise that provide trusted answers to our customers’ most challenging questions. The company generated revenue of $6.51 billion in fiscal year 2024 and employs approximately 18,000 people worldwide. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com.
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