Searched for
PACKAGED FOOD
From 2018 to 2022, more than 200,000 Break Free From Plastic volunteers audited waste in 84 countries; 56 companies produced more than half of all branded plastic pollutionA recent investigation highlights that fifty-six companies are behind the majority of branded plastic waste, with Coca-Cola at the forefron...- Consumers deserve nutritional information on food packs; industry backs FSSAI move: Orkla IndiaOrkla India MD and CEO Sanjay Sharma backed FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) norms, saying consumers have the right to clear...
- AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handlingIndian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central...
- Milind Soman doesn’t go to the gym, loves biryani, pizza. 60-year-old reveals his secret to perfect body: ‘I stay away…'Known for being one of Bollywood’s fitness icons, Milind Soman recently revealed that he doesn’t believe in crash diets and enjoys everythi...
- SC junks per-serve labelling plea, calls FSSAI's phased FOPL rollout 'ambiguous'; seeks timeline in 10 daysSupreme Court rejected the packaged food industry's plea for per-serve measurements. The court asked the FSSAI to justify its two-phase imp...
- Supreme Court seeks clarity from FSSAI on science, design and rollout of food warning labelsThe Supreme Court seeks detailed answers from the Centre and FSSAI regarding proposed food warning labels. Questions cover scientific basis...
- From Maggi to Thums Up, India's food debate turns to what global brands sell hereIndia's proposal for food health warning labels ignites a national discussion. Companies sell less nutritious versions of brands in India c...
- Nestle CEO says Middle East conflict driving inflation, higher supplier costsNestle is increasing prices and reducing product offerings to manage rising costs. Higher energy and raw material expenses are impacting su...
- Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
- Front-of-pack labels: Food Inc bats for per-serving benchmark in SC, not FSSAI’s ‘per 100 gm’ planThe All-India Food Processors' Association has intervened in the Supreme Court regarding proposed nutrition labels. They seek labels based ...
- How to check at home if your milk has detergent? Try this simple milk test to spot possible adulterationMilk test: Testing milk for possible detergent adulteration at home is relatively simple. By vigorously shaking a small sample of milk, you...
- Indian health activists lodge concerns about food warning proposal in courtActivists have filed a court objection to India's proposed food labelling rules. They argue the plan creates an industry-friendly loophole ...
- Your sweet tooth craving may get a little more expensiveRising sugar prices are pushing packaged food companies towards another round of price hikes or smaller pack sizes. Bikaji Foods is rolling...
- Wholewheat biscuits contained only 19% wheat but 52% maida, company said the 'wholewheat' was only a trademark; Consumer court orders company to pay Rs 1 lakhCCPA has fined Pladis India Rs 1 lakh for marketing McVitie's Wholewheat Marie biscuits as "Wholewheat" despite the product being only 19.5...
- Warning needed for even single excess ingredient: Plea in SC seeks changes to FSSAI rulesIn a significant legal move, a Supreme Court petition is calling for the FSSAI's food warning labels to be implemented in full, without del...
- Labels are now the main course for F&B chiefs as regulatory scrutiny reshapes boardroom prioritiesSpotlight on food safety and compliance is shining brightly in Indian F&B sectors. With regulatory scrutiny reaching CEO boardroom discussi...
- FSSAI takes actions against CG Foods, directs company to stop production of bhujia namkeenIndia's food regulator FSSAI has ordered CG Foods India to stop producing veg bhujia. This action follows an inspection revealing significa...
- Too weak, too strict: India's food warning labels draw fire from all sidesIndia’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels are facing opposition from both health activists and food companies. FSSAI has proposed a red...
- In 2024, South Dakota State University researchers turned banana peels into biodegradable film; it reached 31.3 MPa tensile strength and lost more than half its weight in moist soil within three weeksScientists at South Dakota State University have transformed banana peels into a plastic-like film that is biodegradable and breaks down in...
- India weighs Canada-style warnings on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fatIndia's food regulator is considering new front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods. This system would highlight excessive fat, ...
Load More
