India rejects laws affecting national sovereignty; votes at UN against US embargo on CubaIndia expressed its strong support for a United Nations resolution that demands an end to the US embargo against Cuba. The resolution was e...
29 Oct, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Hindustan Unilever Limited backs FSSAI labelling norms for food products high in fat, salt and sugarHindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has expressed support for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) proposed food labelling r...
28 Oct, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Snacking brand Troovy raises fresh funding of Rs 100 croreClean-label snacking brand Troovy has raised Rs 100 crore in a funding round led by Fireside Ventures and Sharrp Ventures, more than double...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
India's a call-out market, but there's room to grow: NestleNestle SA reports that 37% of urban households in India purchase Maggi noodles monthly. The instant noodles segment is outpacing overall fo...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Building India’s future food systemThe future of India’s food system must be examined through three interconnected pillars: availability, accessibility, and affordability.
22 Oct, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
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...
22 Oct, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Nestle India submits response to FSSAI over Lactogen Pro 1 digestion claimNestle India has submitted a response to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regarding its product Lactogen Pro 1. The regulat...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
FSSAI issues notice to Nestle India over Lactogen Pro 1 digestion claimFSSAI has issued a notice to Nestle India regarding a claim that its product, Lactogen Pro 1 Powder contains easily digestible whey protein...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Ahead of festive season, Delhi food safety drive flags hygiene lapses at sweet units; samples sent for lab testingDelhi's Food Safety Department conducted inspections at sweet manufacturing units and shops before the festive season. They identified sign...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
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...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Nepal Priyagold Biscuits Ban: Why Indian brand's licence was suspended; what 'dangerous' substance did FSSAI flag?Nepal has banned the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by India's Surya Food and Agro Ltd after FSSAI found ...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Getting food on train? Surprise checks on train meals & station food counters to get stricter; how IRCTC plans to catch vendors violating hygiene rulesIndian Railways is strengthening food safety and hygiene checks after repeated passenger complaints, with IRCTC partnering with the Quality...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Keralam government to seek Centre's clarity on junk food rulesKeralam seeks clarity from the central food safety authority on rules to identify and regulate foods high in fat, sugar and salt. The devel...
20 Oct, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
Nepal bans import, sales of Indian biscuit Priyagold over food safety violationsNepalese authorities have prohibited the import and sale of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by Surya Food and Agro. This decision was influ...
19 Oct, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
FSSAI asks food business operators to ensure temperature-controlled transport for all perishablesIn a recent advisory, the FSSAI outlined essential guidelines for transporting perishable food items that require specific temperature cont...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST