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A rich and inventive confection born in a Dubai kitchen has now become a global chocolate sensation. First created to satisfy pregnancy cravings, the viral Dubai chocolate has not only shattered sales records but also sparked worldwide demand, social media frenzy, and even a global pistachio shortage. Read More

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to enhance India’s export prospects in key sectors like tea, spices, marine products, and processed foods through significant tariff concessions. Meanwhile, domestic industries and farmers have welcomed the exclusion of sensitive items such as dairy products and rice from the agreement, protecting them from foreign competition. Read More

To protect consumer rights and enhance transparency, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed sweeping regulatory changes for the sale, labelling, and licensing of dairy analogue products — plant-based or synthetic alternatives that mimic traditional dairy. Read More

Bühler Group is launching OptiBake, the world’s first inductively heated wafer oven, marking a breakthrough in industrial baking. Engineered to boost quality, operational flexibility, and efficiency, OptiBake reduces energy consumption by 50% compared to conventional gas-fired wafer baking ovens. The solution, tailored for flat and hollow wafers, sets a new standard for the global wafer industry, supporting customers in achieving operational excellence and sustainability in production. Read More

Legacy brands that once defined Indian snacking culture now struggle to stay on shelves amid inflation, evolving tastes, and regulatory heat. Read More

To enhance food transparency and consumer empowerment, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rolled out a new digital utility that allows citizens to report misleading or false claims on food product labels. Read More

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the first genome-edited rice varieties ‘ DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1’ developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address challenges of climate change and boost rice yields by up to 30 per cent. Read More

A CAG report on Compliance Audits on ‘Enforcement of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006’ in Tamil Nadu has found ‘non-availability of comprehensive database of Food Business Operators’ in the state. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has introduced a new digital utility that enables consumers to directly report misleading claims made on food product labels. Consumers can now lodge complaints regarding misleading or false claims displayed on packaged food items through the Food Safety Connect mobile application or via Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS – https://foscos.fssai.gov.in). This initiative is part of FSSAI’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency, protect consumer rights and strengthen food safety regulations in the country.   Read More

The Government of India has undertaken a comprehensive review of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966, leading to the formulation of the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025. This revision aims to simplify and streamline the regulatory framework governing the sugar sector in line with current industry dynamics and technological advancements. Read More