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he Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strong warning to ecommerce platforms over lax compliance to tighten food safety enforcement. The regulator has put marketplaces on notice, signaling a shift from advisory to accountability, PTI reported. Read More

The global spice market is facing significant disruption as the Trump administration’s new wave of tariffs—set to take effect on August 1—targets dozens of flavoring ingredients, raising concerns over rising prices and supply instability. India, one of the world’s top spice exporters, is feeling the brunt of this shake-up, with serious implications for its $4.7 billion spice industry. Read More

The FSSAI has rolled out ‘Single Sign On’ to FICS, a feature to the Customs Officers at Kakinada port and Talegaon for the southern and western region. Read More

MTR Foods announces the launch of its latest product — Minute Fresh Sambar Paste. A chilled paste that delivers sambar in just five minutes. Simply add your cooked vegetables to boiling water and paste and enjoy a bowl of delicious sambar. Read More

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), an India based trade research group, has expressed concerns over the possibility of inclusion of genetically modified agricultural products in the proposed interim trade pact with India and the United States of America.  Read More

In a significant milestone for Indian agri-exports, the Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Sundarja mangoes from Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, have been exported for the first time to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Read More

https://agronfoodprocessing.com/ready-to-cook-meals-boom-at-58-as-indian-consumers-seek-speed-and-simplicity/India’s ready-to-cook (RTC) food segment is witnessing an unprecedented surge, recording a 58% growth in 2024 and adding 18 million new households to its consumer base, according to Kantar Worldpanel. In stark contrast, the overall packaged food market posted a modest 8% growth, highlighting the significant shift in consumer preferences towards convenience without compromising freshness or the cooking experience. Read More

The FSSAI has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, related to ‘alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages’ and ‘country liquor’. Read More

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced revised import tariff values for several key commodities, including edible oils, with effect from July 1, 2025. The updates, notified under the Customs Act, 1962, aim to better reflect prevailing international market prices and ensure fair valuation during customs clearance. Read More

The national food authority has released draft regulations related to drinking water (purified) sold through vending machines under the FSS Food Products Standards & Food Additives Regulations. Read More