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HyFun Foods, a leading player in India’s frozen potato products sector, has partnered with UK-based crop insights company HarvestEye to introduce advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology in India. The collaboration aims to enhance potato farming efficiency, improve crop quality, and help farmers maximize the potential of their harvested produce through cutting-edge innovation. Read More

Adani Wilmar Ltd, the maker of Fortune edible oil, has announced the acquisition of GD Foods Manufacturing (India), the company behind the popular Tops brand of sauces and condiments. The deal values the Delhi-based company at ₹603 crore and will be executed in multiple stages. Read More

The Bengal Government plans to establish two food safety laboratories in Terai and Dooars, marking the first such facility in North Bengal to ensure tea quality compliance. The decision follows a meeting led by labour minister Moloy Ghatak, with key officials and industry stakeholders discussing tea garden concerns. A task force, including scientists from the Tea Research Association, will oversee compliance. A recent Government notification mandates strict checks on banned pesticides and insecticides in tea gardens. The West Bengal Tea Directorate, in coordination with the labour commissioner, has been directed to enforce regulations, preventing the use, stocking, and sale of tea cultivated with restricted chemicals. Customs officials at border check posts will only permit tea imports with valid clearance reports.

Taking serious cognisance of reports concerning the use of plastic sheets in the steaming process of idlis in some restaurants in Karnataka, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued instructions to the Karnataka State Food Safety Department to submit a report at the earliest and take immediate action against violators. Read More

Tetra Pak announced their offering of packaging material with certified recycled polymers, becoming the first company in the food and beverage packaging industry in India to do so. Read More

Bikanervala, a global leader in Indian sweets and snacks, is set to invest AED 33.7 million in a cutting-edge food manufacturing facility at National Industries Park (NIP), further cementing Dubai’s status as a key regional hub for food production. Read More

India’s masala omelette has secured the 22nd spot in TasteAtlas’ list of the top 100 egg dishes worldwide. The rankings, released by the popular food and travel guide, highlight the most beloved egg-based dishes across the globe, with India’s spicy and flavorful take on the omelette earning a coveted position in the top half of the list. Read More

Bengal Govt to set up tea testing laboratories The Bengal Government plans to establish two food safety laboratories in Terai and Dooars, marking the first such facility in North Bengal to ensure tea quality compliance. The decision follows a meeting led by labour minister Moloy Ghatak, with key officials and industry stakeholders discussing tea garden concerns. A task force, including scientists from the Tea Research Association, will oversee compliance. A recent Government notification mandates strict checks on banned pesticides and insecticides in tea gardens. The West Bengal Tea Directorate, in coordination with the labour commissioner, has been directed to enforce regulations, preventing the use, stocking, and sale of tea cultivated with restricted chemicals. Customs officials at border check posts will only permit tea imports with valid clearance reports.

Coca-Cola has officially entered the booming prebiotic soda market with the launch of Simply Pop, a functional beverage designed to support gut health and immunity. The new drink, set to hit select retail stores and Amazon Fresh later this month, marks the beverage giant’s challenge to established players like Olipop and Poppi. Read More

India and US are set to join hands for a major trade move in a few months’ time, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has hinted. India and the US are committed to increasing bilateral trade to $500 billion and negotiating a ‘strong’ trade agreement within the next 6-8 months. Read More