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...
BL Agro heads to Africa with Rs 7,000 crore Tanzania bet; targets edible oil, dairyBL Agro plans to invest Rs 7000 crore in Tanzania over the next ten years for international expansion. The company will focus on edible oil...
Sweet sellers face heat over shelf life rules ahead of DiwaliWatchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...
FMCG brands turn up the volume on ads as costs and scrutiny riseMultiple packaged goods companies are increasing their advertising expenditures to maintain consumer demand amid rising inflation. Nestle I...
India-New Zealand FTA comes into force, offers zero-duty access for Indian goods, new visa pathwaysThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on Tuesday, marking India's 17th operational free trade pact and opening u...
Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2FMCG companies are experiencing increased margin pressure as input costs continue to rise. Rising inflation is affecting profitability, for...
FMCG stocks lost their tag of defensive stocks, will they get it back? 7 FMCG stocks with an upside potential of up to 32%Those who have been following the market for long know this: When there is nervousness on the street, money instinctively moves towards a p...
Import of GM soybeans into India should not be allowed at all, say processorsProcessors across India are urging the government to impose a ban on the import of genetically modified soybeans from abroad. They argue th...
Domino's Pizza outlets among 25 food establishments facing licence suspension in Maharashtra: FDA seizes 81,330 kg of food worth Rs 1.73 croreMaharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 25 food establishments and four edible oil and spice manufac...
FSSAI issues notices to BigBasket, Flipkart, Gemini Edibles over misleading claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India issued notices to three companies for misleading health claims. Gemini Edibles & Fats Indi...
India's edible oil imports dip 7 pc to 15.44 lakh ton in Sep: SEAIndia's edible oil imports fell by 7 percent in September, totaling 15.44 lakh tonnes. The decline was attributed to a sharp decrease in cr...
Edible oil refiners set to clock 10-12% revenue growth in FY27 despite duty cut: ReportEdible oil refiners are projected to achieve a revenue growth of 10-12% this financial year. The recent cut in import duties on crude edibl...
ED alleges hawala deals by companies that supplied adulterated ghee for Tirupati laddusThe Enforcement Directorate has alleged that certain companies supplied adulterated ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. It claims t...
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
FMCG revenues to rise in Q2, but costs could dent marginsIndia's FMCG sector is poised for a substantial revenue boost in the upcoming September quarter, with growth projected in double digits. Th...
Industry body urges cooking oil firms to pass on import duty cut to consumers as festive season nearsIndian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association calls on companies to reduce retail prices following recent government duty cuts. The duty redu...