For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
India’s protein boom runs into a whey crisis as prices surge 4X, shortages loomProtein-rich foods are becoming more expensive in India. Global supply issues and rising demand are pushing up the cost of whey, a key ingr...
21 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
PepsiCo to invest Rs 5,700 crore in India by 2030PepsiCo plans a significant Rs 5,700 crore investment in India by 2030. This expansion will boost manufacturing capacity through new and ex...
20 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Diesel crunch leaves Indian truckers stranded in roadside linesTruckers across India are facing long waits for diesel as private fuel stations have cut sales or raise prices. State-run companies are str...
13 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Japan's Calbee potato chip bags turn black-and-white due to Iran war ink shortageJapanese snack maker Calbee is temporarily switching 14 popular products to black-and-white packaging starting May 25 due to concerns over ...
12 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Britannia clocks 22% rise in March quarter profitBritannia Industries witnessed a 22% surge in its March quarter profit, reaching ₹680 crore, driven by resilient biscuit and snack demand. ...
08 May, 2026, 05.50 AM IST
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
07 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
India throws Diet Coke parties as Iran war disrupts suppliesDiet Coke parties are gaining popularity across India. A shortage of the beverage, linked to the Iran war, has created a social media frenz...
05 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
PepsiCo bets on zero-sugar drinks, digital push to drive India growthPepsiCo plans to shift nearly all India beverages to zero or low sugar, expand capacity, and leverage digital data, quick commerce and chan...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tourist snacks are making the Rock of Gibraltar's monkeys sick, and their solution will make you laughMonkeys in Gibraltar are changing their behaviour after consuming human snacks provided by tourists. Foods like chocolate, crisps, and ice ...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
West Asia conflict disrupts snack exports from BikanerWest Asian conflict disrupts Bikaner's food exports, with bhujia, papad, and spices facing severe delays and rising costs. Exporters report...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Why is Japan facing a potato chips crisis? Hormuz oil disruptions force Yamayoshi Seika to halt productionJapan's beloved Wasabeef potato chips are off the shelves. Yamayoshi Seika has stopped making them. This is because of fuel shortages. The ...
19 Mar, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
LPG shortage for food processing sector 'not that much of a concern now': Chirag PaswanFood Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Tuesday said LPG supply disruptions are “not that much of a concern now”, even as the ...
17 Mar, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Packaged food companies slash production amid LPG crunchPackaged food manufacturers nationwide are halting production due to a severe LPG shortage, exacerbated by West Asian conflict disruptions....
13 Mar, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
FMCG companies weigh shrinking pack sizes, hiking prices to absorb crude shockFast-moving consumer goods companies are revisiting packaging strategies. Rising crude oil prices are forcing them to consider reducing pro...
10 Mar, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Food companies seek government help to clear supply blocksThe companies said while the Central government has issued permissions, they haven’t percolated to the district-level authorities. A spokes...
27 Mar, 2020, 07.34 AM IST
Looking at 18-20% growth for Prataap Snacks in next 3 years: CEO17 May, 2018, 04.09 PM IST