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…
Bikano, the brand under Bikanervala Foods, announced its foray into the Indian Spices category with the launch of its new sub-brand, Swad Anusar. Bikano is set to introduce a range of meticulously blended spices that…
Tata Soulfull, a leading brand in the better-for-you snacks and breakfast cereals segment from the house of Tata, has expanded its snacking portfolio with the launch of Ragi Bites Choco Sticks. With delicious chocolate cream…
Ahmed ElSheikh, President of PepsiCo India, highlighted the company’s resilient performance despite inflationary pressures. He emphasized that the double-digit revenue growth was well-rounded and supported by both the foods and beverages segments. Elaborating on the…
The first-ever premium non-alcoholic mixer by DEWAR’S caters to new-age consumers’ love for inventive highballs, classic cocktails, and elevated at-home experiences DEWAR’S announces the launch of ‘The New Old Fashioned’ mixer in India, bringing to…
ITC Limited in collaboration with the Department of Post, Ministry of Communication, released a special postal stamp, today in New Delhi. As part of ITC’s Mission Millets initiative commemorating the International Year of Millets, the…
Marico Limited has announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Satiya Nutraceuticals Private Limited, which owns ‘The Plant Fix- Plix’, a digital-first, clean-label, plant-based nutrition brand. Marico Limited has…
The Food-‘O’-copoeia is a collection of food category-wise monographs . It is a single point reference for all applicable standards for a specific product category. It will be specifying complete standards, labelling and claim requirements…
18 July 2023, Gurgaon: Four-year-old Gurgaon based startup, Radiohead Brands, makers of the category leading brand Jimmy’s®, market leaders in the mixers space, announced its transformation into a multi-beverage brands company, broadening its offerings beyond Jimmy’s®…
Nestlé has introduced a versatile and cost-effective sugar reduction technology that can be applied across different product categories, with benefits beyond sugar reduction. It can also be used to produce low lactose and skimmed milk-based…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated Godrej Agrovet’s (GAVL) edible oil refinery at Chintalapudi, Eluru district. Set up at an estimated investment of INR 100 Crore and with a capacity of 400 tonnes per…
The FSSAI has issued an advisory to the state food safety commissioners, regional directors and Central licensing authorities to ensure effective implementation of the plastic waste management rules under their jurisdiction. The senior officials were…
Nestlé India has received an in-principal approval from the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corp of Odisha Ltd (IPICOL) to establish a food processing unit in Mundaamba for ₹894.10 crore,the company informed the stock exchanges on…
PepsiCo India, a leading global consumer packaged goods company, reinforced its commitment towards sustainability and plastic circularity by introducing India’s first 100% rPET (recycled plastic) bottles in the Carbonated Beverage category with Pepsi Black. This…
Consumers are advised to check the date and lot number of some Indian spice products, as the FDA has discovered certain batches may contain salmonella. Buyers in Virginia and other states should avoid purchasing or…
Mysuru-based CSIR-CFTRI has developed nearly 400 technologies and over 4,500 licencees’ commercialised several technologies that were transferred to them by the premier institute. On an average, 15 to 20 technologies were developed at the CFTRI…
The IARC along with the Joint Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives (JEFCA) are currently reviewing the effects and safety of aspartame. In a development, aspartame, which is one of the most commonly used artificial…
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently announced plans to set up state-of-the-art milk processing plant at Dagwar in district Kangra in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The milk processing…
When Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) took the decision to introduce tethered caps for its PET bottles to boost collection and recycling and prevent litter, Sidel utilized its expertise in this field to support CCEP with…
Nestlé beverages, including NESCAFÉ will now be available at more than 200 PVR-Inox theatres across 29 cities in India Movie experiences at PVR-Inox cinema halls will now be elevated with NESCAFÉ, one of the world’s…
To add variety to your breakfast menu, Nestlé Breakfast Cereals has introduced two new products KOKO KRUNCH Millet-Jowar and MUNCH Breakfast Cereals to its portfolio in India. With innovation and product renovation being at its core, Nestlé India…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a surveillance drive to curb the menace of spurious drugs manufactured by nutraceutical companies operating across thevcountry. As part of this initiative, the regulatory…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is conducting a three-week induction training program, ‘Nurturing Individual Potential and Unleashing Networking’ (NIPUN), for its newly recruited officials. The recently opened National Training Centre was…
Tata Consumer Products (TCP), the consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella, announced its entry into the Ready to Drink Cold Coffee category with the…
Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a multi-business corporation and a leading FMCG Conglomerate announced the acquisition of The Good Stuff (formerly known as Global CP), brand owner of LuvIt Chocolate and Confectionary, earlier owned by…
FSSAI has set up a dedicated Advertisement Monitoring Committee that scrutinises advertisements and claims made by FBOs After making a note of media reports about health claims made by Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the…
To streamline the operations of the RAFT Scheme ensuring transparency and accountability Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister, Government of India, recently unveiled an innovative initiative by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India…
Aashirvaad Svasti, one of the leading dairy brands in West Bengal, today announced the launch of its latest milk offering ‘Aashirvaad Svasti Daily’ in the region. The new product is aimed at helping mothers have access…
Kellogg’s and HERSHEY’S, two globally loved iconic companies, have teamed up to launch the new Kellogg’s HERSHEY’S Chocos®. Through a strategic licensing partnership with HERSHEY’S, Kellogg India is introducing a co-branded Chocos® cereal variant to…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the new food processing policy to be soon introduced in the state will pay special attention to the concerns raised by the entrepreneurs in the MSME…
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates National Training Centre for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Swasth Nagrik, Swasth Samaaj, Samruddha Rashtra: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya “Good quality nutritious food can go a long way in keeping…
Union health and family welfare minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said large-scale testing would be done across the country and action taken against those found guilty The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has formed…
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the constitution and empowerment of an Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) for facilitation of the “World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan in Cooperative Sector”…
Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water brand, launched three flavours of its carbonated drink –Bisleri Pop (orange-flavoured carbonated drink), Bisleri Rev (cola-flavoured carbonated drink), and Bisleri SpyciJeera. The flavours will be available in 160ml…
Uttar Pradesh government launched ‘Mahila Samarthya Yojana’ (MSY) in the budget of 2021-22 to promote producer-owned enterprises exclusively owned by women Uttar Pradesh government has mandated NDDB Dairy Services (NDS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National…
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL) on Friday announced its foray into the western snacks category with the launch of Alan’s Bugles in the Indian market. Reliance Retail has partnered with General Mills, a leading US-based…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the country’s apex food regulator, will conduct nation-wide surveillance on milk and milk products (such as milk, khoa, chenna, parneer, ghee, butter, curd, and ice cream)…
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) (Amul Federation), the largest food products organization of India has set up State-of-the-Art Advanced Organic Testing Laboratory at Amul Fed Dairy, Gandhinagar. The lab has been inaugurated by Amit…
The FSSAI has issued a clarification on format of test reports related to ‘Report of the Food Analyst’ (for primary notified laboratory) and ‘Certificate of Analysis by the Referral Food Laboratory’ and ‘instructed’ the stakeholders…
Nestlé India has launched Resource Fiber Choice, a unique and effective gut health solution. It contains PHGG (Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum), a prebiotic dietary fibre that is proven to help relieve constipation and improve gut…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). The recommendation…
Light and sugar-free products have been popular for many years. Carlsberg Denmark is now launching Somersby Apple Lite with 52% fewer calories than the original Somersby Apple Cider. Danes’ thirst for sugar-free and lower-calorie soft…
Amul, the Gujarat-based dairy cooperative society, will be setting up its largest plant in south India in Telangana. It will come up in a special food processing zone on an investment of around Rs.300 crore…
In line with the core purpose of ‘Help India Eat Better’, ITC Foods launched its first millet cookies as part of Sunfeast Farmlite. Millets are now seen by experts as foods of the future. They…
Having delighted lakhs of Indigo air travelers with the delectable Mango Smoothie since its launch, ITC’s Sunfeast now brings the World of Smoothies’ 35000 ft below nearer to home in Reliance stores with new exciting…
In order to keep a close tab on the claims and advertisements being made by the Food Business Operators on their products, Advertisement Monitoring Committee of FSSAI has reported 32 fresh cases which have been…
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya reviews ‘Food Street Project’ to develop 100 Healthy and Hygienic Food Streets across the country Financial Assistance of Rs 1 Crore to be provided per Food Street with standard…
As part of its unwavering commitment to create differentiated offerings for the Indian palate, ITC’s B Natural Juices & Beverages has launched yet another delightful offering – Fruits ‘N Bits, a fruit beverage infused with…
The PepsiCo Foundation, the philanthropic arm of PepsiCo, PepsiCo R&D team and brand Quaker launched ‘Bowl of Growth’ a special nutrition focused program in partnership with NGO MAMTA HIMC in Pune, Maharashtra to provide 1,000…
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, FSSAI has notified the draft FSS (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2020 on 20.08.2020 relating to the…
1. In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, FSSAI has notified the draft FSS (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2022 relating to…
The Union Health Ministry, in conjunction with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has requested that states/UTs create 100 food streets in 100 districts across the country. This effort is being implemented as a…
ITC is currently conducting climate risk modelling at the village level for numerous crops such as potatoes, spices, and rice in order to establish a climate-resilient value chain. Climate risk modelling for the pulpwood and…
Bikano, India’s favourite snack, and packaged food manufacturing company, has launched a new pack of Crunchy Munchy in 100 gm pack, keeping in mind the expected rise in demand for snacks this winter. Packed with…
At Carlsberg we’re partnering to rethink packaging. After starting the Fibre Bottle project in 2015 with several partners, in 2019 it matured into a formal partnership with Paboco. In 2022 we have made bio-based and…
Leading milk and milk products company Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Pvt Ltd announced that it is gearing up to strengthen its value-added dairy play with plans to launch nearly 100 products in the next…
Consumers in Bengaluru currently pay only Rs 39 for a litre of Nandini toned milk containing 3 per cent fat and 8.5 per cent SNF (solids-not-fat). Compare this with the Rs 54 per litre price…
PepsiCo India, through its brand “Lay’s”, announced a crop & plot-level predictive intelligence model to help farmers maximize potato yields coupled with quality via functional dashboards on user-friendly mobile apps. Launched in collaboration with Cropin, a leading global…
Yontus Life Sciences Pvt Ltd, Guntur bearing FSSAI Reg. No. 73/S/FSSAI/2021 and NABL Certificate No. TC-9555 was recognized and notified by FSSAI u/s 43(1) of FSS Act, 2006 vide Gazette Notification F. No. QA-12012/8/2021-QA-FSSAI dated…
Zero Cow Factory raises $4 million in a Seed funding round from Green Frontier Capital, GVFL, and Pi Ventures. The round also saw participation from Spanish diary firm Calidad Pascual’s investment arm—Pascual Innoventures. The bioengineered milk…
A world without waste – would not only be good for the air and the oceans. It would also save resources and thus protect the climate. After all, packaging materials consist of valuable resources such…
In continuation to the office memorandum dated 8th September, 2022, the empanelledtraining partners under FoSTaC program are hereby restricted from organising online mode of Food Safety Supervisor trainings for all of the FoSTaC courses w.e.f…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) vide Order File No. 15(31)2020-FoSCoS-RCD-FSSAIpt1-Part(I) on 13th January 2023, issued an order regarding the mandatory upload of six-monthly lab testing reports on FoSCoS. As per the…
The Coca-Cola Company today announced three goals accelerating its action on water during the UN 2023 Water Conference. Chairman and CEO James Quincey participated in events during the week to share how the company is prioritizing…
After two years with its pioneering water recycling system, Carlsberg estimates that the brewery in Fredericia has saved approximately 1 billion liters of water. The brewery is an example of how broad collaborations can solve…
The Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has issued a press release on its SOP on artificial ripening of fruits. This press release was issued on 11th March. 2023. FSSAI has reiterated its ban on…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches a book, “Shree Anna: A Holistic Overview”, prepared by FSSAI Number of experts from all over the world presented their views on Shree Anna (Millets) in three different sessions…
Canadian officials have posted a recall for certain Nestle brand infant formula. The formula is being recalled by the company because of possible contamination with cronobacter, which can cause serious infections and often death, especially…
Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL), the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) wing of the Tata Group, on Friday said the company has not entered into any definitive agreement or binding commitment with Bisleri International Private Ltd, the…
In view of references received from Department of Consumer Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture regarding Indian pulses production, consumption scenario and import requirements, the imported consignment of Food Grains including Pulses and Crude oil (edible…