FDA suspends 43 food business licences across Maharashtra during Diwali inspectionsMaharashtra FDA took action during a special Diwali enforcement drive by suspending 43 food business licenses. Inspections were conducted a...
07 Nov, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Jubilant FoodWorks' delivery growth lifts Domino's India; Popeyes emerges as second growth engineJubilant FoodWorks experienced significant growth in its delivery business, led by a strong performance from Domino's Pizza. Revenue from D...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
FDA suspends 105 food business licences, Blinkit, Zepto among them; orders closure of 7 outletsMaharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of 105 food outlets, including those linked to Blinkit and Zepto, and ordered seven establishmen...
06 Nov, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Sugar output jumps to nearly 13 lakh tonnes so far in 2026-27 market year: ISMAIndian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), in a statement on Friday, said the 184 sugar mills have commenced crushing oper...
06 Nov, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
A billionaire couple donated $50 million to UC Davis for agricultural research; in 2026, a 34,000-square-foot center opened in CaliforniaAt the forefront of agri-tech innovation, the Resnick Center at the University of California, Davis, drives agricultural advancement with a...
06 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Britannia looks beyond biscuits, turns to regional tastes and festive campaigns to drive FMCG growthBritannia Industries is focusing on localised marketing to resonate with diverse Indian consumer preferences. The company has launched fest...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Big FMCG companies outgrow market as smaller rivals get squeezed by costs and slowing rural demandIndia's fast-moving consumer goods sector has experienced a slowdown in volume growth amid rising costs. Rural demand has weakened, impacti...
05 Nov, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Digital brands, premium FMCG to drive ITC's growth ambitionsAmid challenges in its cigarettes business, ITC is focusing on expanding its non-cigarette offerings. The FMCG segment has shown significan...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
FSSAI accuses PepsiCo of ‘duping’ consumers by marketing Sting, Adrenaline Rush as 'energy drinks'FSSAI has told the Delhi High Court that PepsiCo India deliberately markets its Sting Energy and Adrenaline Rush beverages as energy drinks...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Gold jewellery at home: How much can you keep without fear of Income Tax seizure?People can legally own gold without a prescribed maximum quantity if they explain its source. The Income Tax Department has guidelines rega...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Drought threatens India's 20% ethanol blending target as food takes priorityIndia faces a significant challenge in its ethanol production due to the lowest monsoon rainfall experienced in over a decade. This situati...
04 Nov, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
India has never allowed import of GM products, will never open dairy sector: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India’s commitment to safeguarding its dairy sector from free trade agreement pressu...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
FDA collects samples of Patanjali cow ghee for laboratory testingPatanjali Foods Ltd has reported that food safety officials collected samples of its Cow Ghee for testing. The company emphasizes that no a...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
No water to sow, no respite at the grocery store: India's prolonged food inflation worryIndian farmers face challenges in sowing winter crops amid dwindling water supplies from a weak monsoon. Amarsingh Gushinge's village exper...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- Maharashtra FDA suspends 19 food licences; acts against Patanjali distributor over 'adulteration'
In a recent operation, the Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses of 19 food business operators for violations. They seized food articles worth...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
Sweden's cybersecurity centre working on freezer incidents at several grocery storesThe temperature of freezers at several Swedish grocery stores rose sharply overnight, operators ICA and Coop said on Monday, with at least ...
02 Nov, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Indian households shifting spending towards non-food items, services as consumption patterns evolve: ReportIndian household consumption is likely to become increasingly diversified, with spending gradually moving beyond food essentials towards no...
31 Oct, 2026, 01.02 PM IST