Three people, including Patanjali Ayurved’s assistant manager, were sentenced to six-month prison terms and fined for a failed quality test of a food product. Legal action was taken after issues were flagged with Patanjali Navratna…
Betel Leaf, India’s first FSSAI-certified online paan company has raised USD 1.2 Million in a Bridge Round led by Inflection Point Ventures & Venture Catalysts. The funds raised will be utilized to expand the current…
The Commissioner of Food Safety for Telangana recently discovered multiple violations at popular eateries and food stores in Hyderabad, including expired rusks, biscuits, candy, and improper labelling. Additionally, several pastries and cakes lacked use-by dates,…
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Assistant Director with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹1.20 lakh in exchange for clearing…
The Cyber Cell, Crime Branch received information that some manufacturers in North East Delhi are involved in manufacturing, selling adulterated Indian spices in Delhi-NCR under various brands. Amid the dark clouds over Indian spice manufacturers…
A team of officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), Taramani, conducted an enforcement search and seizure raid operation on May 1 at an unauthorized packaged drinking water bottling plant in Alamathi Village, Ponneri…
The Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority has informed the Supreme Court that it has suspended manufacturing licenses of 14 products from Patanjali Ayurved and its subsidiary Divya Yoga Pharmacy, for publishing misleading advertisements about these products….
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) chief executive officer G. Kamala Vardhana Rao said that there’s room for innovation in developing new fortification techniques and products that are more accessible and cost-effective for…
Nestlé India and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture (JV) to bring innovative nutraceutical brands to consumers in India and other agreed territories….
Hindustan Unilever (HUL), the owner of Horlicks and Boost, has rebranded its ‘health food drinks’ category to ‘functional nutritional drinks’ (FND), following the recent regulatory changes in the health drinks category. This comes after the…
Today Nestlé is announcing the launch of Nespresso in India in response to the increasing consumer demand for its high-quality portioned coffees. With the aim of growing the premium coffee category in the country, Nestlé will offer Nespresso coffees…
Singapore Food Agency ordered the recall of spice maker Everest’s fish curry masala, which is imported from India, after it was found to have more-than-permissible limits of a pesticide, according to a statement issued on…
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has asked the Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI) to probe recent claims of Nestle adding sugar to baby products sold in the country. The consumer watchdog’s…
World Food Program USA and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) are pleased to announce a $4 million partnership in support of the United Nations World Food Programme’s homegrown school meals program in four countries. With…
Amul, India’s largest dairy brand, has officially celebrated the commissioning of two advanced SIG filling machines for aseptic carton packs in its Kheda Satellite Dairy plant in Khatraj, Gujarat. With this, the dairy co-operative is…
FSSAI clarifies the display of information such as the declaration of calorific value, allergens, nutritional information, etc. for food service establishments. The FSSAI has been made aware of concerns regarding mistakes in the ‘Display of Information’…
Mars & UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation act on standards in food production, labelling and safety, with focus on mycotoxins in maize supply chain Mars has forged a partnership with the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation…
Food Business Operators sensitized about importance of organic farming, raw material testing, ill effects of pesticide residues, artificial ripening and wax coating using unapproved chemicals The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has…
PepsiCo India, a leading global consumer packaged goods company, announced an investment of INR 1266 cr in India to establish a state-of-the-art flavour manufacturing facility in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, reaffirming its commitment to expand operations…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure appropriate categorization of food products being sold on their websites. FSSAI has noted instances of food products…
Deliberations held on creating awareness among farmers regarding the judicious use of antibiotics in livestock, aquaculture and poultry States/UTs urged to create awareness on the importance and benefits of fortified rice Guidance Document for Training…
They are expecting to attract 1 lakh customers per month for these two products Bikano, India’s leading packaged snacks brand, announced the launch of its latest offerings – the Madras and Tasty Saga Flavor Mixtures….
The brand focuses on sourcing premium ingredients and maintaining consistency to deliver a delightful popcorn experience to its customers Popcorn & Company, a gourmet popcorn brand bagged an investment worth Rs 75 lakh in the…
iD Fresh Food, has partnered with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to convert their entire delivery fleet to electric. 50% of the delivery fleet will be converted by 2025, and the remaining 50% by…
Reliable access to clean, safe water as well as sanitation and hygiene are essential for communities to thrive. To help expand water access, Cargill has committed $2.1 million in funding to Water.org, a global nonprofit…
In 2018, PepsiCo disrupted the sparkling water category with the launch of bubly sparkling water. Now, the company is shaking things up once again with a brand-new product…bubly burst. New bubly burst is a refreshing,…
Consumer goods giant Unilever said Tuesday that it is separating its ice cream unit, which includes Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum, as part of a restructuring plan.The restructuring will begin immediately and is expected to…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated the requirement of an Integrated Veterinary Health Certificate for the import of milk and milk products into India. According to a press release, this…
FSSAI has decided to review the Points of Entry notified for food imports taking into account the trend/volume of food import, testing facilities, and logistics infrastructure. Accordingly, the food regulator has decided to notify Authorised…
In a significant move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Health Department of Himachal Pradesh has imposed a ban on the production and sale of cotton candy across the state. This decisive action follows the…
Shawarma outlets functioning in unhygienic conditions despite repeated health hazard warnings are turning out to be a major headache for food safety authorities. Following Statewide raids conducted on Friday on 502 food outlets, the food…
Mother Dairy has set out a capital expenditure of over Rs 750 crore to enhance dairy and fruits and vegetables (F&V) processing capacities across key locations of India. The company will invest Rs 650 crore…
JM Financial Private Equity (the “Fund”) has finalized an investment of INR 450 mn in Energy Beverages (“Clear” or the “Company”). Energy Beverages owns a fast-growing national bottled water brand, “Clear.” Founded by first-generation entrepreneur…
Further to its commitment of becoming a go-to-partner for innovative and complete food solutions, Cargill unveiled a range of block chocolate(s), chocolate chips and cocoa powder products under its NatureFresh Professional brand, and showcased innovative products…
The Karnataka government has issued orders to ban the use of Rhodamine-B food-colouring agent in cotton candy and ‘Gobi Manchurian’ and threatened severe action if anyone is found using the substance. The Karnataka Health Department…
The Ministry of Women and Child Development organized the Poshan Utsav at The Oberoi on 29th February 2024. The event aimed to promote good nutrition behavior and highlighted India’s ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition by…
Millions of Indians travel through railway stations every day. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s Eat Right Station initiative is making significant strides in ensuring access to safe and healthy food within…
Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated 53 Food Safety on Wheels and 10 Microbiology Laboratories to the people of the nation, as part of inauguration of large number of healthcare infrastructure projects across the…
The Supreme Court held that Section 59 of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA), will override the provisions of Sections 272 and 273 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The Court held thus in…
The Maharashtra FDA has accused McDonald’s of deceptive practices related to the use of cheese substitutes in its items. The FDA has suspended the license of a McDonald’s outlet in Ahmednagar and prompted the chain…
Packaged food companies in India will now have to stop using a few chemicals, including toluene, widely used in printing texts and images on materials used for external packaging. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS),…
Central government has constituted a committee to check whether the regulation of nutraceuticals under the control of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) in order to better control the health related products, according to…
Danone India, one of the leading Health and Nutrition company in India, proudly announces its B Corp certification, solidifying its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. The B Corp certification is a testament to Danone’s…
SLMG Beverages, which is the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola in India and South West Asia, is planning to invest ₹3,000 crore in calendar year 2024 to expand capacity in its existing territories and towards…
This agreement was formalised during the Maharashtra Government’s participation at the World Economic Forum in 2024 The Maharashtra Government and Pegasus Capital Advisors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate and explore the…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is providing training to food handlers at all State/UT Bhawans and canteens of government offices located in the National Capital as part of its endeavor to…
This widespread adoption of the “Eat Right Campus” initiative demonstrates the collective commitment of hospitals toward enhanced food safety and sustainable practices for the well-being of their staff and visitors More than 500 hospitals across…
Wine lovers rejoice! Sula Vineyards, India’s leading winemaker, is now offering its beloved Chenin Blanc, Rosé Zin, and Red Zin in convenient 250ml cans. These single-serve cans, priced at an MRP of INR 285, are…
Indian government is leveraging the substantial potential of the food processingsector, placing significant emphasis on the comprehensive advancement of all sub-segments throughout the entire value chain, spanning from farm gates to retail outlets. This initiative…
In a move that would facilitate ease of doing business through the concept of ‘One Nation, One Commodity, One Regulator’, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in its 43rd meeting held recently …
New Strawberry Banana Smoothie Nutritional Drinks Feature 1/3 Cup Equivalent of Fruit and 5g of Protein Per Serving, Plus a Kid-Approved Taste. Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, a Nestlé Health Science brand, today unveiled its new Carnation…
The pilot will see labels temporarily removed from single 500ml Sprite and Sprite Zero bottles and replaced with an embossed logo on the front of the pack Coca-Cola will temporarily remove labels from Sprite and…
Wednesday 24th January 2024: Diageo today announces an open innovation call for five innovations intended to lessen and more effectively manage the water used across Diageo’s global supply chain. The open innovation call is part of…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) along with Customs officials, conducted a joint inspection at the Public Bonded Warehouse in Dwarka, New Delhi, and found 45 metric tonne of expired beer. The…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a meeting with leading flight caterers and airlines on Tuesday, 16th January, 2024 to evaluate and enhance the existing food safety protocols within the airline…
Quaker, one of the leading players in the oats segment, has expanded its product line with the launch of Quaker Instant Oats. This innovation is an extension of Quaker’s 146 years of nutrition expertise and…
The National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) project has launched the ‘Report Fish Disease’ smartphone app to detect and monitor fish diseases throughout the country. About The Report Fish Disease App Features Significance…
Tata Consumer Products today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire up to 100% of the issued equity share capital of Organic India, one of the strongest ‘better for you’ organic brands spanning…
Tata Consumer Products today announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% equity shares of Capital Foods, owner of the brands ‘Ching’s Secret’ and ‘Smith & Jones’, in a phased manner. 75% of…
Gujarat, january 09, 2024 : Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF), the largest food products organization responsible for marketing of ‘Amul’ and ‘Sagar’ Brand, announced the launch of Sagar Skimmed Milk across India. Amul…
Haldiram’s Nagpur has introduced its high-quality chocolate brand, ‘Cocobay,’ to the Indian market. Developed and promoted by the Haldirams Nagpur Group, Cocobay distinguishes itself as a premium chocolate collection crafted from the finest and entirely…
Step into a world of snacking sophistication with Cornitos – the beloved Made in India snack brand that has just unveiled a captivating packing to its timeless favorite Crusties. This pack comes wrapped in innovative…
The biscuit plant, which cost over Rs 250 crore to build, is the second unit of Britannia in the state Nitish Kumar, Bihar Chief Minister inaugurated a biscuit production unit of Britannia Industries Limited at…
The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Police Crime Branch to conduct a detailed investigation into the case of alleged re-packaging and sale of expired food products in the city, as per an order…
Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), PepsiCo’s largest franchise bottler, on Tuesday announced the acquisition of South Africa-based Beverage Company (Bevco) along with its wholly owned subsidiaries at an enterprise value of Rs 1,320 crore, which will…
Food Corporation of India (FCI) through e-auction is offloading wheat and rice in the market to increase the availability in open market and to ameliorate inflationary trends in prices In 25 e-auctions, 48.12 LMT wheat…
Wardwizard Foods and Beverages Limited has announced the signing of a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Government of Gujarat, marking a pivotal moment in the expansion of food manufacturing capabilities in the state. The…
Expanding access to affordable, nutritious, and tasty plant-based meat alternatives Expanding access to nutritious and sustainable food is more important than ever. Today, many people do not have access to an adequate and diverse diet…
The Lactase Enzymes Business which includes NOLA Products, further enhances Kerry’s biotechnology solutions capability following the acquisitions of c-LEcta and Enmex Kerry Group, the global taste & nutrition company, announces it has entered into a definitive…
Beginning with Lemon-Dou, its worldwide alcoholic ready-to-drink beverage, which the corporation has begun to pilot test in Goa and certain regions of Maharashtra, Coca-Cola India has made its first foray into the alcohol market. A…
The food authority has said that ‘steviol glycoside -Stevia’ cannot be used in ‘cocoa and chocolate products’ and ‘imitation chocolate’. Citing FSS Regulations, FSSAI has added that stevia cannot be used in such products till…
Crafted by seasoned master brewers utilising only natural ingredients, including Heineken’s renowned unique A-yeast and 100 per cent malt United Breweries, part of the Amsterdam-based HEINEKEN group announced the much-anticipated launch of Heineken Silver Draught…
The food authority has asked state food safety departments to keep a strict vigil on sale of fresh fruit and vegetables for presence of pesticides residues, non-permitted wax coating, non-permitted artificial ripener, and artificial colours….
Berry Global has launched a new version of its Omni Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food applications, which provides a high-performance alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films. While Omni Xtra is already…
The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI), a global independent non-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing market transformation for enhanced access to nutrition, hosted a multi-stakeholder event to launch its third edition of the India Index in…
Coca-Cola India announced the introduction of ‘Honest Tea’ on Wednesday, entering the ready-to-drink tea beverage category. Honest, a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Company, owns the brand. According to the sources, the organic green tea for…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 21, asked Patanjali Ayurved to immediately stop publishing misleading claims and advertisements against modern systems of medicine, warning of a hefty fine if it does not. the bench of…
The ICAR-IIMR has pioneered a revolutionary method for producing ‘millet rice’ that closely resembles traditional rice, providing health benefits without resorting to genetic modifications. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Millet Research (ICAR-IIMR) have devised…
The tool allows various health, diet and environmental scenarios to be modelled based on country-level data The World Health Organisation (WHO) has developed a data-driven dietary impact assessment (DIA) for policymakers, researchers and practitioners in…
The International Crop Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Government of Assam, India, have joined forces to advance climate-resilient and nutritionally enhanced food systems through the Assam Millet Mission. At the heart of…
To invest ₹700 crore in the facility, India is the fifth largest market for Coca-Cola globally Coca-Cola bottler SLMG Beverages has opened a new facility at Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The company said it plans to…
As people are increasingly looking for fish alternatives, Nestlé has announced the launch of exciting new innovations – a range of plant-based alternatives to white fish. The products which include alternatives to breaded fish fillets,…
This is in supersession of FSSAI notice number 11014/06/2021-QA dated 09.01.2023. The desirous manufacturers/method developers may apply to FSSAI in the application format through the Online Portal available at https://raft.fssai.gov.in/. Applicants are hereby requested to…
The inauguration of the second edition of the ‘World Food India 2023’ mega food event took place today at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi presiding over the…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is committed to ensuring access to safe food for the citizens of India, including individuals with special needs such as visually impaired individuals. FSSAI under its…
India’s leading Science-based Ayurveda major Dabur India Limited today announced the successful completion of one of the largest and most complex cloud migrations in the Indian Consumer Goods industry, making Dabur the first Indian FMCG Cloud-Only…
This marks the second product launch of Ferrero India during the festive season. As per Amadeo Aragona, Marketing Director- Kinder Brand, Ferrero India, Kinder Schoko Bons similar to Kinder Creamy will be a digital-only brand…
Bisleri International’s premium beverage brand, Vedica Himalayan Spring Water, is expanding its product line with the introduction of ‘Vedica Himalayan Sparkling Water.’ This new offering, inspired by the pristine beauty of the Himalayas, combines effervescence with…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in association with the TEA Board conducted a consultative meeting here today with all TEA stakeholders, including TEA research associations, TEA industries, planters and growers to…
Nestlé is exploring opportunities to provide consumers with more diverse food choices that incorporate different types of ancient grains such as millet and sorghum. In India, the company recently launched a range of a+ Masala millet-based porridges that…
Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, on Friday (October 6) said a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will invest Rs 4,966.80 crore into the company. This…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that addition of protein binders or any other additives are not permitted in milk andmilk products as specified in the Appendix A of the…
In a significant stride towards environmental sustainability and tackling the issue of plastic pollution, the Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL), based in Mysuru and part of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), has unveiled…
National Turmeric Board to increase awareness and consumption of turmeric and develop new markets internationally to increase exports Board to promote research and development into new products and develop on our traditional knowledge for value-added…
Godrej Agrovet’s oil palm business vertical will set up an integrated palm oil complex in Khammam district of Telangana with an investment of Rs 300 crore over the next three to four years. It will…
Maaza, Coca-Cola India’s homegrown mango drink has recently launched its premium segment with Mango Lassi in a new campaign “Rush Nahi, Sip Karo” featuring Ananya Panday. Conceptualized by T&P (as a part of OpenX from…
FOOD OF VALLEY is an innovative startup that was born in the beautiful hill station of Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. Our mission is to provide healthy, nutritious, and delicious products. FOOD OF VALLEY is a young…
About AFST The Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), established in 1957, is one of the largest professional and educational organizations, with around 4500 members – food scientists and technologists, across the globe. The…
Nestle India is expanding its focus on millet-based products. It has already launched products such as Ceregrow grain selection with ragi, Milo Cocoa Malt with bajra and Koko Krunch millet-jowar breakfast cereals. FMCG maker Nestle…
Earlier this year, Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Retail, had entered into a strategic partnership with Sri Lanka-based Ceylon Beverage International to co-pack and manufacture its Campa soft drink cans. Reliance…