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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

The Government of India approved the continuation of the integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA), scheme during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle up to 2026. The integrated PM-AASHA Scheme is administered to bring-in more effectiveness in the implementation of procurement operations that would not only help in providing remunerative prices to the farmers for their produce but also control the price volatility of essential commodities by ensuring their availability at affordable prices to consumers. Read More

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to cut down on their oil consumption by 10% in a bid to combat India’s obesity epidemic. Read More

Following the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat, Food Safety/ Drug and Food Control Organisation held intensive food safety inspections in various areas of City today ensuring strict adherence to hygiene and sanitary standards by food business operators. Read More

The import of cheaper, duty-free edible oil is adversely affecting oilseed farmers and domestic processors, prompting the edible oil industry to urge the government to regulate the influx of low-cost refined cooking oil, particularly from Nepal. Read More