Processed foods body writes to Harsimrat Badal; asks for GST reduction ahead of meetIndustry body All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA) has written to Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal seeking reduction ...
Food Processing ministry forms task force in the wake of Covid-19 to resolve problems of industry: Harsimrat Kaur BadalIn a video conference with major industry associations, the minister said the task force included all senior officials of the food processi...
Govt support required to restore supply chains immediately; or India could run out of stocks in 7-10 days: Britannia MD Varun BerryGovernment support and intervention is required to restore supply chains immediately or the country could run out of stocks of packaged foo...
Food cos write to FM Nirmala Sitharaman as GST fears mountThere is widespread speculation that rate increases will be announced at the GST Council meeting on Dec 18.
FSSAI calls for colour-coded labels on products with high fat, sugar contentThe food industry has expressed its concerns over the draft of the proposed changes in labelling rules drawn up by the Food Safety and Stan...
Patanjali Ayurved brings out advertisements comparing MNC rivals to East India CompanyWhile the yoga guru has raised the swadeshi theme before, this is the first time it's being used in Patanjali's advertisements.
AIFPA raises pitch against recommendation of higher taxes on food items in GSTThe association wants the government to retain the present status of food in the central levy which is either ‘exempted’, or ‘zero rated’, ...
Maggi effect: Food companies now rope in legal talentTaking guard Several FMCG and food cos are now looking to rope in legal talent and other executives who are updated on the latest laws and ...
FSSAI scraps existing approvals process, move leaves industry confusedThe food safety regulator has done away with process of product approvals in line with a recent Supreme Court order and now plans to reintr...
FSSAI has put sector at risk: Packaged food companies to Harsimrat Kaur BadalThe packaged food industry has used the political cover provided by the Union food minister to vent its own frustration about the FSSAI.
AIFPA questions food approval process, says law does not have any provisionAll India Food Processors' Association (AIFPA) has questioned the legal standing of the process of food approval in the country.
Nestle Maggi row: Food industry bodies seek clearer normsAccording to the industry executives, food companies are often in a fix about adhering to the classification system and procurement norms.
Centre allowed to get junkfood guidelines examined by expertsThe Centre's plea that a committee would examine guidelines on regulating sale of junk food and aerated drinks in and around schools premis...
- Guidelines on junk food sale near schools by July: Centre to High Court
The court had also asked the FSSAI to consult the All India Food Processors' Association (AIFPA) and restaurant associations for framing th...
- Government response sought on PIL for ban on junk food in schools
Delhi HC asked the city government if it had issued any direction to schools on regulating sale of junk food and aerated drinks in and arou...
- Rasna to hike product prices by up to 8%
Rasna said it is looking at raising prices of products by up to 8 per cent as rising raw material prices are putting pressure on its margin...
- All India Food Processors Association moves Delhi HC on junk food ban in schools
AIFPA today moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to hear it before passing any final order on a PIL seeking a ban on the junk food.