Shortage to scam: Fake fertilisers, pesticides flood farms - how much is China to blame?With limited supply, a rise in agrochemical input demand has created fertile ground for counterfeit products, an issue further aggravated b...
02 Sep, 2025, 09.46 AM IST
New affordable diabetes drug Empagliflozin launched in IndiaSeveral domestic drug makers, including Mankind Pharma, have launched the diabetes drug Empagliflozin at significantly reduced prices follo...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Packaging the future: Innovations in beverage branding and design in 2024Consumers today care about what happens to the packaging after they enjoy the product, and brands are responding with eco-friendly solution...
31 Dec, 2024, 02.14 PM IST
India should strengthen the spice safety standards to maintain its global market position: Rajat Diwaker, iD Fresh FoodsEnsuring consumer safety through rigorous testing and natural farming practices is essential for India to maintain its global reputation, s...
01 Nov, 2024, 11.13 AM IST
Combating counterfeit protein supplements: How genuine brands can lead the fightThe Indian protein supplement market faces challenges with nearly 70% of products containing incorrect information or harmful contaminants....
17 Sep, 2024, 09.16 PM IST
Do robots love their customers? automated restaurants face human issuesFor a decade, the promised era of robo-flipped burgers and automated baristas has always been just around the corner. But automation in res...
14 Aug, 2024, 10.39 AM IST
View: The very cheesy business of passing off doosri cheez as asli cheese by brandsThe McDonald's outlet in Maharashtra used cheap vegetable oil instead of cheese, leading to license cancellation. Some products contain onl...
02 Mar, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Anand Mahindra bowled over by Bengaluru's idli bot, says it could be India's major 'cultural' exportThe foodbot dispenses hot idlis in seconds with podi & chutney on the side.
18 Oct, 2022, 11.26 AM IST
UPI, inflation and OTT are making toffee makers sweatThe past few years have been especially tough for confectionary companies. But they are now learning to fight new-age battles.
15 Oct, 2022, 09.34 AM IST
Govt shortlists top 300 drug brands to introduce QR codesThe brands identified by the National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority (NPPA) include Dolo, Saridon Fabiflu, Ecosprin, Limcee, Sumo, Calpo...
03 Jun, 2022, 12.38 AM IST
Why the QR code become ubiquitous in IndiaStamped on the walls of kirana shops and Covid-19 vaccination certificates, QR codes have become a part of our daily lives, with almost eve...
24 Oct, 2021, 08.40 AM IST
Digital canteens, green veggies and boiled food: Workplace eating habits will change in 2021The focus on immunity-boosting menus has increased.
10 Dec, 2020, 02.46 PM IST
All pharmaceutical products could come with QR codes in bid to ensure authenticityThe government has been trying to introduce QR codes since 2011 but it hasn’t been implemented. Pharma companies and lobby groups had expre...
16 Jul, 2020, 08.51 AM IST
Technology take over in Covid-safe cafeteriasThese canteens are also undergoing a menu change with new immunity-boosting food items such as turmeric anti-inflammatory juice, lean meat,...
19 Jun, 2020, 12.34 PM IST
Can packaging become a full-scale data carrier & digital tool? Tetra Pak thinks soThe future is now and it is digital!
19 Aug, 2019, 10.40 AM IST
Startups popularising do-it-yourself kits through their productsPriced between Rs 1,500 and Rs 3,300, the Ubyld kit comes with pre-drilled wood components, screws, screwdriver, glue and an instruction gu...
29 Oct, 2015, 03.20 PM IST
Amazon selling its own diapers, baby wipesEach item will have a QR code on it – when buyers scan it with their Amazon app, they’ll get a bunch of information about the product.
05 Dec, 2014, 03.48 AM IST