India takes battle against junk food to shops near schoolsIndia is proposing regulations to ban the sale of unhealthy food within 50 metres of schools. This initiative aims to reduce rising obesity...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
FSSAI proposes single-phase food warning labels, gives industry one-year transition timeThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India intends to implement new front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations. Food Business Opera...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Rising oil prices, inflation to create headwinds for India's economic growth: BNP ParibasBNP Paribas expects India’s economic outlook to come under greater pressure as higher crude prices, rising inflation and weaker rural and i...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Red Bull moves HC against FSSAI order on use of ‘energy’ term in drinksRed Bull has moved to the High Court against the FSSAI's decision to prohibit the term 'energy'. The FSSAI directed several brands to stop ...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
From Swiggy delivery agent to restaurant owner: Bengaluru entrepreneur shares his journeyKoushik Kharvi worked for nine years as a delivery agent before starting his own seafood business. His experience included hiding his job f...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Food giants oppose red warning labels for high salt, sugar and fat, cite non-veg confusionIndia should reconsider the red colour of its proposed warning labels on packaged foods as it can confuse consumers who associate the colou...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
FSSAI crackdown sparks hiring surge in food safety and complianceLarge food companies and restaurants are expanding their hiring for food safety and compliance roles. This increase is in response to rigor...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Gen Z friends turned their shared pickle obsession on TikTok into a food startup now valued at Rs 81 croreLeah Marcus and Yasaman Bakhtiar began exchanging pickle videos on TikTok in 2023 before leaving their jobs to create Good Girl Snacks. The...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Biscuit maker Anmol Industries files for $188 million IPOAnmol Industries has embarked on its journey to the stock market with an initial public offering planned at a valuation of up to 18 billion...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Ownly launches in Hyderabad, bets on lower-cost food delivery modelRapido’s food delivery venture Ownly, which launhed in Hyderabad, is targeting profitability despite an average order value of around Rs 25...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
CSIR-NIIST, Tata Consumer to set up food fortification centre in ThiruvananthapuramCSIR-NIIST and Tata Consumer Products Ltd are collaborating to create a Centre of Excellence for food fortification. This new partnership a...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
A Rs 99 bet: India’s QSRs rethink the value gameIndia's quick-service restaurants are implementing a Rs 99 price point to attract more customers. KFC, McDonald's, and Burger King are focu...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Karnataka to woo Singapore majors; Sats plans expansionKarnataka's industries minister MB Patil is engaging with several companies in Singapore for investment opportunities. The discussions incl...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
FSSAI initiates action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India over alleged violationsFSSAI said action had been initiated against Amazon, Flipkart India, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and BigBasket over allegedly misleading claims...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Karnataka to expand food safety drive to street vendors, host national conclave in OctoberKarnataka's government intends to enhance its food-safety enforcement, concentrating on street-food vendors' hygiene and safe practices. An...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Protein boom sparks deals, partnerships across F&B spaceConsumer demand for protein in everyday staples is driving new product launches and supply deals. Food and beverage makers and cafe chains ...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
In 2009, Britain turned 45,000 tonnes of food waste into biogas; the result generated 1.7 MW of renewable electricity for 2,700 homes at Westwood in NorthamptonshireIn 2009, Britain turned 45,000 tonnes of food waste into biogas; the result generated 1.7 MW of renewable electricity for 2,700 homes at We...
20 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST