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The FSSAI has urged State Food Safety Commissioners to conduct a special festive drive for ensuring food safety quality and prevention of adulteration. Read More

Rising temperatures because of climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to mycotoxins, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Read More

Commerce and Industry Minister, Sh. Piyush Goyal will hold discussions with export promotion councils on trade issues amid the threat of imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, an industry official said In the meeting, exporters are expected to raise issues pertaining to the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US, the official added. Read More

India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice. Read More

Food regulator FSSAI has asked states to step up surveillance on dairy analogues in March keeping in view the ongoing festive season. Read More

In a significant move, the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has filed a petition with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against leading quick commerce players—Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart over concerns with respect to alleged monopolistic practices. Read More

Hamdard Foods India, the company behind the iconic RoohAfza brand, has entered the ready-to-drink (RTD) flavoured milk category with the launch of ‘Hamdard Asli Milkshakes.’ The new range, available in Chocolate, Strawberry, Mango, and Vanilla flavors, is targeted at young consumers and positioned as a thick, creamy, and preservative-free beverage. Read More

The Indian government has lifted the ban on broken rice exports, which had been in place since September 2022. This marks the removal of the last remaining restriction on rice shipments, a move expected to boost exports and benefit global buyers. Read More

HyFun Foods, a leading player in India’s frozen potato products sector, has partnered with UK-based crop insights company HarvestEye to introduce advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology in India. The collaboration aims to enhance potato farming efficiency, improve crop quality, and help farmers maximize the potential of their harvested produce through cutting-edge innovation. Read More

Adani Wilmar Ltd, the maker of Fortune edible oil, has announced the acquisition of GD Foods Manufacturing (India), the company behind the popular Tops brand of sauces and condiments. The deal values the Delhi-based company at ₹603 crore and will be executed in multiple stages. Read More