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Indian rice exporters on Tuesday said the US threat of imposing additional tariffs on Indian rice is “not a major concern”, asserting that demand remains steady and the export volumes to America are too small to significantly impact the sector. Read More

Authentication Solution Providers’ Association (ASPA) has noted that the  recent FSSAI action against beverages misusing the ORS label underscores the critical importance of accurate labelling. Read More

Food Processing Secretary, Mr. A.P. Das Joshi asked corporates to invest more in the sector to enhance the processing level from the current low of 12 per cent and also boost exports of processed food items. Read More

India’s rice export sector is entering a period of recalibration as the government tightens food security regulations to safeguard domestic supplies. The country exported 20.1 million tonnes of rice worth $12.95 billion in FY24–25, retaining its position as the world’s largest rice exporter. But frequent policy interventions — from export bans to stricter documentation norms — are reshaping the market and forcing exporters to adjust quickly. Read More

Nutrica, the lifestyle and wellness brand under BN Agritech Limited, has strengthened its presence in the health-focused FMCG space with the launch of its new Nutrica Peanut Butter range. Introduced on December 1, 2025, the product marks the brand’s entry into the fast-growing peanut butter category and reinforces its aim of building a comprehensive, function-first wellness portfolio. The new range is now available across general trade stores in 14 major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Chandigarh. Read More

The government is working on the next round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the food processing sector, Food Processing Secretary, Mr. A P Das Joshi indicating continued policy push to bolster manufacturing and value addition in the industry. Read More

CavinKare has expanded its beverages line with the launch of an orange cream biscuit drink and a premium malt milkshake, reported PTI, citing a company official. Read More

PepsiCo India said it has expanded its snacking portfolio in the country with the launch of Red Rock Deli — a gourmet chips brand. Read More

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday emphasised the need for “farmer producer companies” for the progress of cultivators. Read More

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India has included Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) as a quality parameter in honey. The food regulator https://www.fnbnews.com/Top-News/fssai-includes-hmf-as-quality-parameter-in-honey-noncompliant-samples-substd-85364has issued an advisory in this regard recently, stating that the samples found non-compliant with the limit of HMF shall be considered as ‘substandard’. Read More