Economic Survey 2026: Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pmIndia faces a growing challenge with ultra-processed foods. The Economic Survey highlights rising obesity, especially in children. It propo...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
How did techie go from 89 kg to 59 kg in a year with no crash diet or weight loss drugs?Prasanna Kadlakh, an IT specialist, lost 30 kilograms in a year. He achieved this by consistent effort and commitment. During the pandemic,...
08 Aug, 2025, 10.06 PM IST
Reimagining Indian ready-to-eat: Why DryM Foods is betting on freeze-drying technologyDryM Foods, a self-funded startup founded in 2017 by Aayushi Jain and Mranalini Jain, is looking to redefine ready-to-eat Indian meals thro...
10 Jul, 2025, 11.33 AM IST
Chia Seeds: superfood or risky bite? The truth you should know before consumingChia seeds are nutritious but require mindful consumption. Kids can eat them after age two, soaked and in small amounts. Seniors should inc...
12 Jun, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
Nestle leans on pricing for Q2 boost; pet foray holds promiseThe overall growth has been pricing-led with material cost inflation eating into the company's profitability. There has been a 24% jump in ...
29 Jul, 2022, 06.34 AM IST
Nestle India takes over Purina; Logs 4.3% dip in profit for Q2 at '515 crPackaged foods company Nestle India announced the acquisition of pet food maker Purina Petcare for 123.5 crore, and the launch of its globa...
29 Jul, 2022, 12.46 AM IST
Nestle announces acquisition of Purina pet care, launch of global nutrition brand GerberThe maker of Maggi noodles and Nescafé coffee reported a decline of 4.31 per cent in its net profit at Rs 515.34 crore for the quarter ende...
28 Jul, 2022, 01.14 PM IST
Nestle India eyeing new categories to push growth"The growth strategy of the company continues to be aggressive. Our categories have headroom for penetration. There are new opportunities w...
01 Jun, 2022, 10.21 PM IST
Why you shouldn't give sugar to your kids before they turn 2 and tips to limit itExperts advise no added sugar for infants and little to no added sugar for children 12 to 24 months old.
10 Jan, 2022, 11.02 AM IST
This village knows how to feed its hungry babiesShristi and a dozen other children at the creche run by NGO JSS, are a small part of the solution. The problem, though, is the sheer number...
26 Nov, 2017, 11.40 AM IST
Trendy babies are burping to organic food these daysThe green demand grows steadily among health-conscious affluent parents.
03 May, 2017, 02.28 PM IST
When should you finally stop breastfeeding?The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding until babies are six months and it can be continued till age two.
23 Aug, 2016, 03.41 PM IST
Five food myths every parent should knowDid you know that there is no relationship between sugar and hyperactivity? Five such food related myths busted!
28 Jul, 2015, 03.11 PM IST
US-based Abbott Global sets up Rs 450-crore plant in GujaratCM Anandi Patel thanked Abbott for establishing its plant in Gujarat & said that India & US have come togather for the "betterment" of "hum...
16 Oct, 2014, 09.20 PM IST
Abbott sets up Rs 450-crore nutrition products unitLandgraf added that this will be one of the company’s most technologically advanced and energy efficient nutrition plants globally.
16 Oct, 2014, 05.39 AM IST
- CCI gives nod to Nestle-Pfizer acquisition
The competition regulator has given the green signal to the proposed acquisition of the nutrition business of Pfizer by the FMCG major, Nes...
10 Aug, 2012, 05.16 PM IST
- Nestle buys baby food biz off Novartis
Swiss food giant Nestle is buying the Gerber baby food business off pharma major Novartis for $5.5 bn.
12 Apr, 2007, 01.30 PM IST