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The global food industry is undergoing a seismic shift as companies scramble to meet rising consumer demand for clean-label products and comply with mounting regulatory pressures. There has been a strong call for the removal of artificial dyes by 2027, and the ripple effects are now being felt across international markets, including India. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is working on introducing tougher regulations and penalties for companies violating food safety standards, Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan announced. Read More

Bangladesh’s food processing industry has raised alarms over India’s recent port restrictions, which now limit the import of key products such as processed foods through land routes. Exporters warn that the new measures—perceived as non-tariff barriers—could lead to significant disruptions in regional food trade, increasing costs and delays for Bangladeshi shipments. Read More

In a unique innovation in the vacuum-fried food segment, Kundapur-based Gokul Fruits Pvt. Ltd. has introduced chips made from wild mangoes, becoming the first company in India to commercialize this lesser-known fruit in snack form. Read More

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has reiterated its long-term commitment to growing its Nutrition Drinks portfolio, with Horlicks and Boost positioned as strategic “Future Core” brands, despite subdued consumption trends and challenges in the broader fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector. Read More

India and the European Union (EU) chief negotiators will begin the next round of talks on the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) here from Monday, with an aim to conclude the first phase of the pact as early as possible, according to an official. The two sides have agreed to conclude the agreement in two phases on account of the uncertain global trade environment, particularly due to the US tariff actions under President Donald Trump. Read More

Four companies have proposed investments amounting to nearly Rs 2,963 crore in Ujjain district, potentially generating employment for 13,150 people, according to the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC). The proposals include three food processing units. Read More

The Ministry of Commerce has decided to give separate HS Code to ‘rice’ other than Basmati based on geographical indication for the purpose of export. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has invited comments from the general public on compliance of the provisions of the regulations related to analogue in dairy related products. A consultation paper was also issued on the subject. Read More

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), for the last three fiscal years, was not able to use the budgetary allocations completely. In the last fiscal, the ministry utilised 75% of the funds provided by the Government. Read More