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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is implementing stricter licensing regulations for high-risk food products. This move aims to enhance food safety and ensure that manufacturers adhere to stringent standards, thereby protecting consumer health and promoting industry accountability. Read More

Dr. Chaitanya Hoskote, a 71-year-old food technologist, has developed India’s first cheddar-style vegan cheese made entirely from sweet potato and carrot. This innovation aims to provide an affordable and indigenous alternative to Western-style plant-based cheeses, catering to the lactose-intolerant and vegan population in India. Read More

The global plant-based food market is experiencing significant growth, projected to reach approximately $161.41 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 12.40%. This shift is driven by increasing health consciousness, environmental concerns, and ethical considerations, leading consumers to adopt plant-based diets for better cardiovascular health, weight management, and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Read More

GEA has launched the E-Bake G2, an electric tunnel oven designed to improve energy efficiency and baking precision. This oven eliminates the need for gas integration, reducing CO₂ emissions and offering precise, repeatable baking results. It’s particularly suited for baking cookies and crackers, featuring a compact footprint and advanced airflow design. Read More

Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) Mysuru), has now cooked dishes like hesuru bele halwa kichidi for Axiom Mission 4 to take place from NASA’s Kennedy Space Station, Florida, USA. The food is developed using advanced preservation to ensure safety, and long shelf life in space. The flight expected to take off on June 11, has been delayed due to technical issues. Read More

Some of the world’s marine fisheries are recovering under strong, science-based management, but many others remain under pressure, according to a report unveiled at the UN Ocean Conference by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). It shows just how far effective governance can go and how urgently those gains need to be replicated. Read More

Centre has reduced the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on crude edible oils namely crude sunflower, soybean, and palm oils. Duty has been reduced from 20% to 10% resulting in the import duty differential between crude and refined edible oils from 8.75% to 19.25%. Read More

The Government of India has issued a notification extending duty-free import of yellow peas till March 31, 2026. While most organisations have welcomed this decision, some have expressed displeasure over it. Read More

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has upgraded its innovative ABC-Map geospatial app with a new indicator which shows that several major crops including wheat, coffee, beans, cassava, and plantain could lose half their best or optimally suitable land by 2100. Read More

The All India Consumer Products’ Distribution Federation (AICPDF) has raised ‘serious concerns’ on recent development in the retail and distribution ecosystem, where a godown linked to online platform ‘Zepto’ was sealed by the FDA in Mumbai for violations of food safety norms. AICPDF called the incident a highlight of the functioning of quick commerce platforms and their operational compliance. Read More