Food and beverage cos rush to revise recipes ahead of warning labelsFood and beverage makers are proactively reducing sugar, salt, and fats in their products. This reformulation effort is happening well befo...
14 Sep, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
From 2018 to 2022, more than 200,000 Break Free From Plastic volunteers audited waste in 84 countries; 56 companies produced more than half of all branded plastic pollutionA recent investigation highlights that fifty-six companies are behind the majority of branded plastic waste, with Coca-Cola at the forefron...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
As China slows, global FMCG and consumer giants from L'Oreal to Nestle bet big on IndiaIndia is becoming a key growth focus for global consumer companies. Rising incomes and expanding retail offer major untapped market potenti...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Investors leaving Andhra Pradesh, alleges YSRCP; Govt dismisses claimsThe YSRCP claims investors are leaving Andhra Pradesh due to harassment and fiscal instability. They cite seven projects with significant p...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
iPhone Duo bends, brand banter soarsApple's iPhone Duo launch sparked immediate brand responses and witty marketing. Samsung and Duolingo quickly joined the digital marketing ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
From Maggi to Thums Up, India's food debate turns to what global brands sell hereIndia's proposal for food health warning labels ignites a national discussion. Companies sell less nutritious versions of brands in India c...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Coca-Cola CEO says don’t chase ‘irrational’ pricing as Campa Cola goes ₹10Coca-Cola will not overreact to rivals' pricing strategies in India. The company focuses on fundamentals like brands and revenue growth man...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Front-of-pack labels: Food Inc bats for per-serving benchmark in SC, not FSSAI’s ‘per 100 gm’ planThe All-India Food Processors' Association has intervened in the Supreme Court regarding proposed nutrition labels. They seek labels based ...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in courtActivists have filed a court objection to India's proposed food labelling rules. They argue the plan creates an industry-friendly loophole ...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Glass, PET keep spirits high amid can shortageIndian beverage firms are increasingly using glass and PET bottles for packaging. This shift occurs as the West Asia conflict disrupts alum...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sidesIndia’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels are facing opposition from both health activists and food companies. FSSAI has proposed a red...
02 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Mumbai raid uncovers fake expiry dates, nutrition labels on food export productsIndian authorities raided an illegal operation in Mumbai last week. They seized nearly eighty thousand dollars worth of faked food export p...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Hard-handed Indian official urges food firms to be ethical amid labelling, ingredients rowIndia's food safety commissioner urged companies to adopt ethical practices and consistent nutrition standards globally. He questioned why ...
28 Aug, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Nestle wants a seat at the table as India debates food-warning labelsNestle CEO Philipp Navratil has urged India to consult companies while drafting front-of-pack warning-label rules, saying regulations shoul...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
German auto parts maker Mahle said to revisit IPO for India unitGerman auto parts maker Mahle GmbH is revisiting plans to list its Indian business in Mumbai, according to people familiar with the matter....
27 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
India wanted red flags on chip packets and soda. Big Food fought backIndia’s food regulator has dropped plans for colour-coded front-of-pack nutrition warnings after industry opposition, opting instead for si...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST