El Nino fears: Govt cuts foodgrain target by 2.63 MTIndia has announced a reduced foodgrain production target of 373.93 million tonnes for the 2026-27 crop year. The decision comes amidst con...
29 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Paneer by another name is... anythingFSSAI has announced a plan to designate the term 'paneer' exclusively for products derived from dairy. This move aims to eliminate confusio...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Food Ministry asks edible oil firms to pass on full benefit of import duty cutsThe Food Ministry has requested edible oil companies to reduce distributor prices following recent import duty reductions. This directive a...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Retail prices of cooking oils may fall after duty cut: Industry body IVPACooking oil prices could ease after the government cut import duties on crude and refined sunflower, soybean and palm oils, industry body I...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Govt cuts edible oil duty to ease pricesThe government has cut customs duty on various edible oils, which includes crude and refined oils. These changes aim to reduce import costs...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Centre cuts customs duty on crude and refined oilsThe Central government has announced a reduction in the basic customs duty on edible oils. Crude soybean oil and crude palm oil duties have...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.29 PM IST
West Bengal plans own edible oil brand, starting with mustard oilWest Bengal is preparing to launch its own mustard oil brand as part of a self-sufficiency initiative. The state government aims to boost o...
23 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
India soyoil imports to rise to record high on price competitivenessIndia's soyoil imports are projected to reach a record high in the upcoming marketing year. Higher soyoil purchases will offset declining s...
21 Sep, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
The Other Hormuz: Black Sea blockade threatens a food supply shockCombined Russian and Ukrainian wheat exports are estimated to end up at roughly half what they were last year for the July to September har...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes as prices climbIndia is considering lowering import taxes on vegetable oils. This move aims to curb rising food inflation ahead of festival season. Lower ...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Cooking oil imports up 5% in first 10 monthsIndia’s soyoil imports hit a record in August as refiners stocked up for the festival season, while palm oil purchases reached a six-month ...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.50 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
Why the PB&J still runs the American lunchbox at 125: Allergies and school bans could not kill itThe peanut butter and jelly sandwich celebrates 125 years of enduring simplicity and affordability. Industrial innovations and wartime need...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Poha with 28 g protein: Celebrity nutritionist shares healthy breakfast recipe ready in 15 minutesTransform your hectic mornings with celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho’s nutritious breakfast idea! This protein-rich poha features sprou...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
India's vegetable oil imports strain port storage, delaying unloadingIndia’s aggressive edible-oil imports have clogged major ports, delaying vessel unloading by up to 10 days as storage tanks fill. At least ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
India's soyoil imports hit record high in August and palm six-month peak, dealers sayIndian refiners sharply increased edible oil imports in August to build stocks ahead of the festive season. Palm oil imports rose 7% to 780...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Russia-Ukraine war likely to raise import price of sunflower oil, yellow peasThe escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war could raise India’s import costs for sunflower oil and yellow peas, as attacks and shipping disrup...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.52 PM IST