RetailTech startup Daalchini has raised $4 million in a Series A round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from prominent and existing investors like Artha Venture Fund, Ajay Kaul – former…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has gazette notified the Foods for Infant Nutrition Amendment Regulations wherein carbon dioxide and nitrogen have been approved as packaging gases. Called the Food Safety and…

Cargill is partnering with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to launch its first digital business studio in Asia. The studio is designed to support local founders with investments that bring Cargill solutions to the…

The government on Thursday imposed a 20 per cent export duty on non-Basmati rice except for parboiled rice to boost domestic supplies amid a fall in area under the paddy crop in the current Kharif…

Dr Mahalingam Govindaraj, an agricultural scientist has won the Norman E Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application 2022. This award is for his efforts to develop a biofortified pearl millet (bajra) that is rich in iron…

As the COV1D-19 Pandemic situation is subsiding, the online mode of trainings of the following FoSTaC Courses are revoked with immediate effect: Basic Catering – Bakery Level 1 & COVID Advance Catering General & COVID…

The new protocol to speed up the cherries import process from the US by four weeks IG International, a fresh fruit importer, has received the first batch of cherries from the US-based Stemilt Growers after…

Brewed with VAHDAM India’s Chamomile Mint Citrus Green Tea Will be exclusively available in Bira 91’s Taprooms in Bangalore – Koramangala and Bengaluru International Airport     Bira 91, the world’s fastest growing premium beer company has…

Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) and Ind Food & Beverage Association (IFBA) have collaborated with an aim to accelerate steps for the growth of plant-based foods industry. The association will not only benefit plant-based food companies but…

The Food and Drugs Administration team of Pune has raided an illegal factory in the Manjari Khurd area of the city and adulterated paneer worth over Rs 4 lakh has been seized. FDA officials had…

Licences of as many as 15 food business operators has been suspended by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for not complying with its regulations related to display of nutritional value in…

The country’s apex food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has sent notices to several restaurants for not mentioning the calorie count against food items on the menu according to requirements…

ITC’s Candyman Fantastik Chocobar XL achieves the Guinness World Records for creating the Longest Line of Chocolate Bars crafted using 5130 Fantastik Chocobar XL bars. Co-created in assistance with school children from Light of Life…

The seed coat of pigeonpea/red gram (tur/arhar) is rich in calcium and is a potential valuable input for baby food and mineral supplements. • Calcium is crucial for bone formation. Any imbalance leads to rickets…

In continuation to this office Notice of even number dated 3rd June, 2019 andsupersession of the notice of even no dated 5th Feb,2021 regarding recognition of foodlaboratories under FSSAI-NABL integrated assessment and NABL decision vide…

GREENEST, India’s pioneering plant protein brand announces Pre-seed funding from Asia’s leading alt protein VC, Better Bite Ventures, and India’s Food & Agri industry veteran, Sachid Madan. India is on the cusp of an exponential…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued an advisory with approval of competent authorities regarding the requirement of AGMARK certification in case of imported food products.  The apex body  of food safety has drawn reference…

Researchers use mathematical modelling to predict both remission and prevention of diabetes The prevalence of diabetes in India is rapidly escalating, with 74 million people in the country estimated to have diabetes, and over 80…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers led by Professor Vimal Katiyar, Department of Chemical Engineering and Center for Excellence in Sustainable Polymers (CoE-SusPol), have developed an edible coating to extend the shelf-life of…

To avoid any ‘inordinate’ delays in the processing of modification applications, the FSSAI has asked Central Licensing Authorities to be careful while examining the nutraceutical products of such food businesses, who have applied for migration…

Made in India beverage start-up, Groovy Juices, has set up its third factory in Telangana with an investment of Rs 5 crores. The company, whose other two units are in Jammu and Kashmir and Uttrakhand,…

Under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, it is mandatory to declare net quantity in terms of standard units of weight or measure apart from other declarations on all pre-packaged commodities in the interest…

Union minister Piyush Goyal said the Public Sytems Lab was a perfect example of innovation that will rid the country of corruption by bringing efficiency to the Public Distribution System. The lab is expected to…

Food regulator FSSAI on Wednesday said more than 27,500 litres of loose cooking oils were seized as part of its campaign against adulteration of edible oils that was carried out between August 1 and 14….

The Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) are beginning a new phase of their partnership to expand and improve the District-Level Database for Indian Agriculture and Allied Sectors….

Britannia Industries, India’s largest bakery foods company has forayed into the Western Snacking space with the launch of the all new Treat Croissant. Staying true to its promise of delivering ‘Exciting Goodness’, the brand has…

At the beginning of March, both Amul and Mother Dairy had increased milk prices by ₹2 per litre Leading milk suppliers Amul and Mother Dairy will increase milk prices by ₹2 per litre with effect…

Diageo India, the country’s leading beverage alcohol company announced an investment of Rs 45 crore for its state-of-the-art Craft and Innovation Hub in Ponda, Goa. This is in line with the company’s strategy to accelerate…

MATS India Private Limited, Laboratory Service Division, Chennai bearing FSSAI Reg. No. 37/S/FSSAI/2016 and NABL Certificate No. TC-5358 was recognized and notified by FSSAI u/s 43(1) of FSS Act, 2006 vide Gazette Notification S.O. 3648…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on August 03, 2022, issued an order regarding the requirement of health certificate along with the import of food consignment. The imported food consignments of food…

Mother Dairy is recalling Paneer Fresh Cheese because of generic E. coli contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, Canada. There is concern that consumers may still have the product in their homes. Product…

The FSSAI has notified the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) of the food authority along with its members. The members were appointed for a period of three years. The committee includes two members each with relevant…

Parle Products has rolled out a new TVC for Parle Hide and Seek Choco Fills Breakfast cereal. The classroom campaign aims to target the millennial generation who prefers to have snacks on the go.  According…

India’s top-ranking dairy brands Amul (marketed by Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd and Nandini (marketed by Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd) are named as the main sponsors of the International Dairy Federation’s World…

Marking the 35th year of its operations in the country, Cargill announced the opening of its new headquarters in Gurugram and a new Cargill Business Services (CBS), office in Bengaluru. With a total footprint of…

In a bid to make a real difference, Asahi Kasei – Japan’s No. 1 kitchen solutions brand – has joined hands with the notable non-profit organisation, the Akshaya Patra Foundation, for its noble cause of…

PepsiCo is investing $550 million to take an 8.5% stake in energy drink maker Celsius Holdings. PepsiCo will nominate a director to serve on Celsius’ board, increasing its size from eight to nine.  The beverage giant has also…

In a statement, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said the campaign is to “check adulteration in edible oils, presence of trans-fatty acids in hydrogenated oils and to crack down on the sale…

Perfetti Van Melle India (PVMI) has announced its collaboration with Universal Studios for its flagship candy and lollipop brand Alpenliebe. Celebrating the success of recent megahit Minions: The Rise of Gru Box Office, PVMI is…

Premier Foods is acquiring 100% of The Spice Tailor shares. The Spice Tailor is an authentic Indian and South East Asian meal kit and accompaniment brand. On a cash and debt-free basis, the purchase price…

The company entered the spices market in 2019 before the Covid-19 pandemic and its products were available in West Bengal. Its present sales are around Rs 30 crore, he said. Emami Agrotech Ltd on Wednesday…

The FSSAI has decided to allow food businesses having valid trademarks to manufacture products similar to ‘ORS’ under their respective trademarked names. The decision was interim as the matter is being deliberated upon by the…

In the latest advancement in India’s smart protein sector, Tata Consumer Goods has launched its own brand of plant-based meats. Tata Consumer Products (TCPL, a US$9 billion giant and one of India’s leading FMCG players)…

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has been notified that several FSSAI notified laboratories are not adhering to the time limit specified for testing of regulatory samples as per FSS Act, 2006 and Rules…

The changes relating to GST rate, in pursuance of recommendations made by the GST Council in its 47th meeting, came into effect from today, 18 July 2022. One such change is moving from imposition of…

Tata Consumer Products (TCP), the consumer products company uniting the principal food and beverage interests of the Tata Group under one umbrella, today announced its entry into the premium Honey and Preserve category under its…

Barry Callebaut has announced today that the cleaning of the chocolate lines affected by the entry of salmonella-positive lecithin in its factory in Wieze, Belgium, is progressing well. As a result, the first cleaned chocolate…

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced an investment of USD 2 billion to develop a series of integrated food parks across India as part of efforts by the four-nation grouping I2U2 (India-Israel-UAE-USA) to help…

The company has launched a high-intensity campaign for the new offering targeting consumers across India. Parle Agro has launched a new campaign to announce the introduction of new variant to their flavoured milk portfolio –…

1st blended formula for healthy babies, containing 60% plant-based and 40% dairy-based protein – combining nutrients found in plants and breastmilk Plant-based ingredients and fully recyclable packaging contribute to 30% lower carbon footprint On 5…

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified 20 referral laboratories. The number has increased from 13 initially to 17 and now 20 labs were conferred the ‘referral lab’ tag. The role…

Plant-based meat banned in France If you are a vegan, then this news might shock you! Apparently, France has joined the likes of countries which has banned plant-based meat to be marketed as “steak, chicken,…

To help advance their commitment of achieving 100% packaging that can be recycled, repurposed, or reused, McCormick is joining with packaging and plastics industry leader, Berry Global (NYSE: BERY). The collaboration leverages Berry’s expertise and…

A summit of the state food ministers on the food and nutrition security of India saw the publication of the State Ranking Index for NFSA 2022 by Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal….

iD Fresh Food  has announced its seventh round of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) tranche for 27 employees for their contribution to the company’s success and continued growth through challenging times. Current ESOP tranche value…

Lil’Goodness, the health-focused food and snacking brand, has introduced zero added sugar Prebiotic Cocoa Powder for the first time in India. Made of natural prebiotic fibers and 100% antioxidants-rich real cocoa, the gut and heart…

Nestlé is brewing up a coffee buzz in the ice cream world, with the first product launch featuring NESCAFÉ – which also breaks new ground for the company by using real soluble coffee in both…

Ever wondered what your favourite cookie would taste like with the richness of four nuts, Hazelnut, Cashew, Pista and Almond, all at once? Britannia Good Day, India’s largest cookie brand launched the all-new Good Day…

In its largest pilot to date, Carlsberg Group has revealed the trial of its new Fibre Bottle, putting the bio-based and fully recyclable beer bottle into the hands of consumers for the first time. With…

The newly launched baked range of Cornitos CRUSTIES would now be available at an economical rate of Rs 10 and would give a chance to consumers for snacking guilt-free anytime anywhere. Cornitos, the Made in…

Salmonella bacteria have been discovered in the world’s biggest chocolate plant, run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut in the Belgian town of Wieze, the firm said Thursday. A company spokesman told AFP that production had…

Parle Products, India’s leading biscuits, snacks and confectionery manufacturer, is expanding the portfolio of its flagship brands Parle G and Kismi with two new offerings – Parle G Oats & Berries and Parle G Kismi…

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has given new directions emphasizing on Section 16(5) of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. It sheds light on operationalization of Draft Food Safety and Standards  (Food Product…