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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

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.

Taking serious cognisance of reports concerning the use of plastic sheets in the steaming process of idlis in some restaurants in Karnataka, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued instructions to the Karnataka State Food Safety Department to submit a report at the earliest and take immediate action against violators. Read More

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