Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd’s subsidiary on Thursday said that it has acquired 51 per cent controlling stake in Lotus Chocolate Company. The FMCG arm, Reliance Consumer Products Limited, is the wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures…

India Honey Alliance (IHA) and the National Institute of Food Technology & Entrepreneurship Management (NIFTEM) collaborate to strengthen the creation of a robust honey ecosystem in India. The agreement includes identification and mutual collaboration in…

Marico Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG company, has launched Saffola Munchiez – a range of tasty yet healthy snacking option. Made from the goodness of Indian super grains like Ragi and Makhana, Saffola Munchiez…

Steps for easing the FSSAI Licensing procedure continue… Yet another step by fssai towards easing the licensing procedure by removing the approval of authority in case of modification of existing manufacturing license. Now existing manufacturers…

The FSSAI has suspended 13 labs for a period of six months in violation of the FSS (Recognition & Notification of Laboratories) Regulations, 2018. These labs were suspended for not uploading the test reports on…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee researchers have developed a plant-based edible ink that can be used for fruits and vegetable marking and paper-based packaging. The researchers include Prof Kirtiraj  Gaikwad and his MTech…

Being at the forefront of delivering high quality products to consumers, ITC Sunfeast, has announced the launch of its new product ‘Sunfeast Supermilk’ biscuits in Tamil Nadu (TN). TN currently contributes to around 40% of…

A meeting on the application and use of Geographical Indication (GI) of Honey was organized, under the chairmanship of Abhilaksh Likhi, additional secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare at Krishi Bhawan. Likhi mentioned…

Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting announced a definitive agreement with Nirapara, one of the largest-selling traditional food brand in Kerala. This acquisition comes after Wipro’s announcement of its foray into the food business in India and…

The FSSAI has issued a clarification regarding sale of hemp seeds and seed products, stating that the same has been standardised and their selling may be allowed on e-commerce sites with a valid licence. The…

Mondelez International Inc said on Monday it had agreed to sell its gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe to Perfetti Van Melle Group for a purchase price of $1.35 billion. Perfetti Van…

National Commodity Management Services Limited (NCML) will be handing over two rice silos to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) by the end of the current fiscal at Kaimur and Buxar in Bihar, NCML Managing…

Waterloo Brewing (TSX: WBR) – (Waterloo Brewing or the Company) announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement agreement with Carlsberg Group. According to this, Carlsberg has agreed to acquire all of the issued…

Minister lauds Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s bid to promote millets to combat malnutrition and challenges to food security Minister calls for exploration of newer international and domestic markets for millets Shri Goyal asks for…

Tetra Pak has developed a unique processing method for soya drinks, which utilises the entire soyabean in production. Meeting increased consumer demand for healthy, immunity-boosting products, the resulting product is composed of 1.2% fibre, compared to…

Bira 91 RISE is a premium rice lager in the Asian tradition. Elevated with local rice from India, the beer is dry, light on the palate and has a brilliant sparkle. One of the world’s…

The Ferrero Group (Ferrero) and Wells Enterprises (Wells) today announced an agreement for Ferrero to acquire Wells, its operations and its strong ice cream brands, which include Blue Bunny®, Blue Ribbon Classics®, Bomb Pop® and…

ITC’s food factory in Malur, Karnataka, has become the first Food facility in Asia to be awarded the AWS Platinum-level certification, the gold standard for water stewardship in the world.  The factory which produces noodles under…

Beverage giant Coca-Cola India has partnered with Adani Group subsidiary ‘Adani Digital Labs Private Limited’ to optimize the reach of its brands to consumers across the country. As part of this first-of-its-kind initiative, Coca-Cola India…

The food authority has issued a direction for re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2021. These regulations contain amendments in respect of the Licensing and Registration of…

Tetra Stelo® Aseptic, the latest member of Tetra Pak’s global packaging portfolio, is now the package of choice for Minute Maid, leading nutrition brand under The Coca-Cola Company’s portfolio in India. This is the first…

Britannia Industries Ltd (BIL), and French cheese maker Bel SA, on Tuesday, said they entered into a joint venture agreement to offer brands, such as the latter’s The Laughing Cow cheese in India, to capitalize…

The Barry Callebaut Group announced the groundbreaking of its third manufacturing facility in India. The new chocolate and compound factory will be located in the Ghiloth industrial area, in the city of Neemrana, about 120…

In a world where one-third of all people are affected by some form of malnutrition, and where the pandemic and climate change are exacerbating poverty, Nestlé is focused on developing affordable foods and beverages that…

Tata Consumer Products Ltd will buy Bisleri International for up to ₹7000 crore, the Economic Times newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the packaged water maker’s chairman Ramesh Chauhan. Tata Consumer Products and Bisleri did not respond to…

Breakthrough paper-based home compostable capsule offers another way to enjoy sustainably sourced high-quality coffee without compromise on a premium coffee experience. Retro-compatible with Nespresso Original machines, the new capsules pilot in France and Switzerland from spring 2023….

Gurugram-based startup Diabexy, that manufactures low glycemic load food products for diabetic people, has launched Diabexy Sugar Control Atta to help them fight diabetes and also manage their blood sugar levels. Many people are developing…

Bira 91, the premium beer company, announced that it has raised $70 million in Series D funding, in a round led by Japanese beer company – Kirin Holdings. The investment from Kirin Holdings comes at a time when…

One District and One Product (ODOP) scheme to help spread the glory of Indian Tea: Shri Piyush Goyal  Commerce Minister calls for modernization of the tea sector to make tea farmers self-reliant and to strengthen…

The FSSAI has issued an order releasing the names of laboratories as National Reference Laboratory (NRL) recognised under the FSS Act for the specified subject matter. These laboratories will have recognition until March 31, 2023….

GNT has extended its range of green EXBERRY® Coloring Foods with a new powder made from turmeric and spirulina. EXBERRY® Shade Bright Green – Powder is designed to deliver bright, bluish green shades in dry…

Decision will protect the fragrant rice’s purity and prevent any dilution The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has scuttled the efforts to introduce “blended Basmati rice” for sale in the country by…

Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will inaugurate the ultra-modern internationally benchmarked spices plant owned by ITC Limited at Edlapadu village on Friday. ITC developed the spices plant at a cost of Rs 200 crore….

Tata Consumer Products is rapidly expanding its subsidiary NourishCo’s product portfolio. The company earlier this year launched honey and preserve products under its premium packaged water brand Himalayan. FMCG major Tata Consumer Products (TCPL) has entered the…

Coca-Cola India has partnered with 10-Min grocery delivery service, Zepto, for a unique ‘return and recycle’ initiative for PET bottles. The joint initiative seeks to establish an organized process of collection of PET bottles with…

ADM, a global leader in human and animal nutrition, unveiled its third annual outlook on the global consumer trends that will shape the food, beverage and animal nutrition industries and drive market growth in the…

Nova Dairy, the country’s largest dairy manufacturer, has announced its newest innovation initiatives, which seek to increase the capacity utilization of its existing plants in Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Nova is boosting its…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between India’s largest rigid plastic packaging company — Manjushree Technopack Ltd (MTL), and the country’s top-ranked university — Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, to develop solutions…

India’s leading food company’s consolidated net profit rose 28.48% to Rs 490.58 crore on 21.41% increase in net sales to Rs 4,379.61 crore in Q2 September 2022 over Q2 September 2021.Profit from operations stood at…

The draft of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2021, were published as required by sub-section (1) of section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The…

F. No. STD/39-FA/Notification/2022.—The following draft of certain regulations further toamend the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, which the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India proposes to make…

IFF announced global launch of its next generation plant-based protein – Supro Tex – to accelerate growth in the meat alternative category beyond ground meat burgers. This new solution unlocks the door for rapid innovation…

Marico Limited, one of India’s leading FMCG companies, has expanded its plant-based protein portfolio with the launch of Saffola Soya Bhurji — a delicious, protein-rich snack that can be prepared in just 5 minutes. This latest…

The government has extended restrictions on sugar exports till October 31 next year in order to raise its availability in the domestic market and control prices, according to an official notification. The export ban was…

The Coca-Cola Company reported strong third-quarter 2022 results as the company continued to build on the momentum from the year’s first half. “Our strong capabilities and consumer insights continue to help us win in the…

IIM Kashipur announced that it has entered an MoU to partner with the Artha Access program. The association announced its first deal with the Dehradun-based FMCG brand Himshakti which has raised ₹17 lakhs in its…

The FSSAI has written to all the licensing authorities including Commissioners and Regional Directors to keep a strict vigil on violation by certain food businesses selling ‘human milk’ under various product categories including dairy milk…

The Coca-Cola Company returned to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) annual tradeshow to present an array of offerings tailored to the industry’s shift towards a food and beverage destination. Throughout the four-day event…

FMCG major Dabur is set to acquire 51 per cent stake in Badshah Masala Pvt Ltd for a cash consideration of ₹587.52 crore. Dabur announced this acquisition while posting its September quarter results. Dabur Ltd will acquire…

Removal of plastic pourers from bottles in the Bacardi portfolio will cut approximately 140 tons of plastic used annually Bacardi, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, is cutting approximately 140 tons of single-use plastic…

Nestlé SA said it has agreed to acquire the Seattle’s Best Coffee brand from Starbucks Corp., bolstering the Nescafe and Nespresso owner’s coffee business in the U.S. The world’s largest packaged-food maker said Wednesday that…

Akshayakalpa Organic,India’s first certified organic dairy enterprise known for offering organic milk and milk products launches India’s first organic Greek yoghurts in two delicious variants, plain and mango. The company has always stood for its…

Medusa Beverages that brews their beer ‘Medusa’ in India, expands its brewing business by signing up with Manav breweries in Uttar Pradesh, Jeeviya beverages in Rajasthan, Skuas brewery and beverages in Uttarakhand with an intent to…

Mrida (Sanskrit for ‘Soil’) is a Social Enterprise that seeks to facilitate sustainable, scalable and holistic development of rural India through agricultural and other development initiatives. Mrida’s modern GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certified herbal extract…

Radiohead Brands, makers of Jimmy’s, a leading non-alcoholic mixers company forayed into a new category of mixers with the launch of Sparkling Beverages in three variants- Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, and Classic Lemonade. The new…

This festive season delights your family and friends with authentic chef-style cuisine prepared in minutes right in the comfort of your home kitchen. Ceres Foods, one of India’s leading condiment brands has announced the launch…

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, FSSAI and NFSU sign MoU Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Ahmedabad have…

Coca-Cola India has rolled out a technological product innovation – a locked Coke, which is a limited-edition bottle for the festive season. The ‘locked’ bottle is fitted with a special Bluetooth-enabled cap, programmed to open…

Indian cricketer, MS Dhoni, has joined global investors in backing India’s fastest-growing plant protein startup, Shaka Harry and picked up equity in the company. This is a huge development because the company recently received USD2M…

The high quality of food served by IIT Roorkee has bagged it the Eat Right Campus award 2022 from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) which conducted a third-party audit of all…

The registrations of foreign food manufacturing facilities exporting meat, milk and infant foods to India have been made mandatory by the food regulator FSSAI. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said that…

Minute Maid, prides itself on its history of providing quality products to families around the world in more than 100 countries. With more than 100 different flavors and varieties of Minute Maid globally, from orange…

Aiming to understand consumers’ behavioural trends, Emami Mantra Masala, commissioned an extensive consumer survey on kitchen trends with Crownit Market Research, across over 1,000 households; males and females up to 35 years, NCCS A &…

The campaign encourages people to celebrate this Diwali in-person and bring back the magic of social connections. Kicking off the festive fervour in India, Coca-Cola has unveiled a new #MilkeHiManegiDiwali campaign. Bringing back the real magic of…

World Spice Organisation (WSO), a not-for-profit technical partner of the All-India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF), is organising the first National Spice Conference (NSC), in Mumbai at Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport on October 6 and…

Subject:- Declaration of Final Shortlisted Candidates for Internship starting at FSSAIfrom October-2022 Food Safety Standards Authority of India invited applications for internship in various Divisions at FSSAI (HQ) and Regional Offices/National Food Laboratories from 10…

Perfetti Van Melle India introduces India’s first cream-filled caramel lollipop with the launch of Alpenliebe Popfills. Based on the consumer insight of kids preferring to lick the lollipop first and then chomp on it, the…

India’s leading Natural Health Care Company Dabur India announced the expansion of its Réal portfolio with the launch of Réal Health Peanut Butter range. It includes 100% Natural & Chocolate Peanut Butter variants, marking Dabur’s…

Curcumin used in this research is in nano form which increases the solubility of curcumin 33 folds Jalandhar-based Lovely Professional University (LPU) has conducted a research and prepared golden milk, also known as turmeric milk….

States and Union Territories have been directed to inform the FSSAI HQ regarding such incidences of food-borne illness in children The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked state food safety commissioners…

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company has launched a unique tool to raise awareness of food loss and waste, as it calls for collective action in tackling food security. Kerry’s Food Waste Estimator,…

In May 2022, FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D., asked that I conduct an internal agency review of the agency’s actions related to multiple reports of Cronobacter illness in infants, the Abbott’s infant formula manufacturing…

Mondelēz International announced that its Cadbury Dairy Milk and Cadbury Mini Snowballs 110g sharing bars, which are made in Bournville and sold in the UK and Ireland, is now wrapped in packaging with 30% recycled…

JOI Farms of the JIS Group,  known for its premium dairy products like A2 Milk, Probiotic Lassi and Yogurt in Kolkata and Greater Kolkata now presents a new flavour, the Coorg Elaichi Lassi. The  flavour…

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published the draft of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2020. Notably, it was published as required by sub-section (1)…

Britannia Industries said that its leading health brand NutriChoice has surpassed Rs 1000 crore in revenues. It has registered revenue growth of 20% over the last 2 years, growing faster than the biscuit category. It…

Quaker, one of India’s leading brands in the oats segment, has entered the ready-to-eat (RTE), cereal segment with breakfast offering of Quaker Oats Muesli. It is packed with 5 grains and 22% fruit, nuts and seeds, Quaker…

The new product marks Dabur’s entry into the spices market and offers consumers a combination of both taste and natural ingredients, making their dishes tastier than ever. India’s leading FMCG Company Dabur India Ltd announced…

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Maharashtra and Mumbai Police raided a place in Andheri East and arrested 6 people who was caught indulging in adulteration of milk by well-known brands. 325 litres of milk was…

India’s ban on wheat exports since May has hit Singapore eateries serving soft chewy chapati, mostly for Punjabis, as the cost has gone up by three times on imports of the similar in quality staple…

Union Minister of Jal Sakthi inaugurated the Centre for Sustainable Drinking Water, Phygital Craft Museum and Craft Exhibition at IIT Jodhpur in collaboration with JCKIF. HIGHLIGHTS The inaugural session is a part of the UDBHAAS…

The 17th CII Food Safety Quality and Regulatory Summit being organised by CII in partnership with FSSAI has started on Thursday. The 3-day event was conceptualized around the theme of ‘Sustainable Growth with Food Safety,…

Vitamin Angels India has announced a partnership with UNICEF India for Poshan Maah 2022. Keeping in line with the Poshan Maah campaign by the Government of India, the goal is to implement a comprehensive, unified…

A growing demand from noodle manufacturers both in Singapore and internationally for such innovations Hafnium Ventures and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have entered an exclusive license agreement, enabling the commercialisation of…

India has exported the first consignment of plant-based meat products from Nadiad in Kheda district of Gujarat to California, the commerce ministry said on Thursday. “With the growing popularity of vegan food products in developed countries, the plant-based food products…

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, has launched Puremul, a new texture system which enables manufacturers to reformulate using a label friendly non-GMO alternative that overcomes the existing sunflower supply challenges.  It is an…

Company is testing technologies for animal-free dairy proteins through its recently inaugurated U.S. R+D Accelerator Nestlé, announced that it is exploring emerging technologies for the development of animal-free dairy protein-based products. This move complements investments…

Items are proposed to be assigned scores based on energy and content of saturated fat, sugar, sodium, fruit, vegetables, nuts, legumes, millets, dietary fibre, and protein per 100 gm servings of solid and liquid foods….

Nestlé India’s commitment to innovate by unlocking the powerof food, Nestlé CEREGROW™ has expanded its portfolio with the launch of a new sub-brand, CEREGROW™ Grain Selection™. Inspired by traditional ingredients, the 1st product being launched in this…

GEA is unveiling a new sustainable option for the membrane system for beer dealcoholization at Drinktec 2022. GEA AromaPlus PRO reduces the water consumption for diafiltration during dealcoholization by up to 100%. The alcoholic base…

Researchers at DTU have developed a yogurtbacterium, which can cleave lactose in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. This makes it possible to create natural sweetness in yogurt with less added sugar. Yogurt without added sugar…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) with approval of competent authorities  has issued a clarification on its direction vide F.No. RCD-12005/1/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI­ Part1)(E-1539) dated 30.11.2021. It has shed light on use of blend of oils as intermediary…

In a revolutionary cereal innovation from Kellogg’s, cereal lovers can now add cold water to new Kellogg’s Instabowls to get real milk instantly. The new line-up offers a delicious and convenient way to enjoy Kellogg’s…

A team of researchers have, for the first time, used X-ray radiography to determine key market-related traits of peanuts while still inside the hull, according to a statement released September 12, 2022. The team comprised…