Britannia looks beyond biscuits, turns to regional tastes and festive campaigns to drive FMCG growthBritannia Industries is focusing on localised marketing to resonate with diverse Indian consumer preferences. The company has launched fest...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
SC refuses to transfer trial in Tirupati laddus ghee adulteration case out of Andhra PradeshThe Supreme Court dismissed a plea for transferring the Tirupati ghee adulteration trial from Andhra Pradesh. Accused Machindra Shantaram L...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
FSSAI accuses PepsiCo of ‘duping’ consumers by marketing Sting, Adrenaline Rush as 'energy drinks'FSSAI has told the Delhi High Court that PepsiCo India deliberately markets its Sting Energy and Adrenaline Rush beverages as energy drinks...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
India says PepsiCo, Monster marketed with 'energy drink' label to dupe consumersIndia's food regulator FSSAI has accused PepsiCo and Monster Beverage of misleading consumers by marketing high-caffeine products as energy...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Maharashtra FDA suspends 19 food licences; acts against Patanjali distributor over 'adulteration'
In a recent operation, the Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses of 19 food business operators for violations. They seized food articles worth...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
HUL sales rise 15% to hit 14-quarter high, but inflation clouds demand outlookHindustan Unilever posted a turnover of ₹18,071 crore for the September quarter, highlighting a 15% rise. Even with a price increase of 7.5...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Hindustan Unilever Limited backs FSSAI labelling norms for food products high in fat, salt and sugarHindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has expressed support for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) proposed food labelling r...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Snacking brand Troovy raises fresh funding of Rs 100 croreClean-label snacking brand Troovy has raised Rs 100 crore in a funding round led by Fireside Ventures and Sharrp Ventures, more than double...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Zero maida: Britannia ordered to stop misleading ads saying its bread is '100% whole wheat' because atta made up only around 62% of the finished productCCPA has ordered Britannia Industries to withdraw advertisements claiming its bread is “100% Whole Wheat Bread”, finding the claim misleadi...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Millet vs maida: Can millet momos really be healthier than regular momos? Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat shares nutritional benefitsUsing finger millet as an alternative to wheat flour for momos can elevate their nutritional profile. This shift not only increases dietary...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
The food Indians buy is changing, and so is the scrutiny of what companies promiseIndia's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued over 150 notices to various food and beverage companies. These notices addr...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Nestle India submits response to FSSAI over Lactogen Pro 1 digestion claimNestle India has submitted a response to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regarding its product Lactogen Pro 1. The regulat...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
FSSAI issues notices to Nestle, Zydus over 'misleading' claimsFSSAI flagged Nestle's claim that "5 HMOs helps support normal immune system", saying it could imply that the product was suitable for supp...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
FSSAI issues notice to Nestle India over Lactogen Pro 1 digestion claimFSSAI has issued a notice to Nestle India regarding a claim that its product, Lactogen Pro 1 Powder contains easily digestible whey protein...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Nepal Priyagold Biscuits Ban: Why Indian brand's licence was suspended; what 'dangerous' substance did FSSAI flag?Nepal has banned the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by India's Surya Food and Agro Ltd after FSSAI found ...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Nepal bans import, sales of Indian biscuit Priyagold over food safety violationsNepalese authorities have prohibited the import and sale of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by Surya Food and Agro. This decision was influ...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
FSSAI asks food business operators to ensure temperature-controlled transport for all perishablesIn a recent advisory, the FSSAI outlined essential guidelines for transporting perishable food items that require specific temperature cont...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST