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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

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