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The National Food Regulator has issued another clarification regarding use of the term ‘ORS’ and stated that the news circulating in a section of social media about permission to sale of ORSL was a case of misrepresentation of facts. Read More

BRND.ME (formerly Mensa Brands) on Friday announced that it is entering the UAE market with its peanut butter brand MyFitness. Read More

The Centre on Monday approved the procurement plan of pulses and oilseeds worth over Rs 15,000 crore from farmers in four states, including Maharashtra. Read More

In a breakthrough that could reshape the global chocolate industry, food tech startup Celleste Bio has announced the successful production of the world’s first cell-cultured cocoa butter, offering a sustainable alternative to one of chocolate’s most expensive and resource-intensive ingredients. Read More

Tata Soulfull, the health-focused packaged foods brand from Tata Consumer Products, has redefined the tea-time ritual with the launch of its innovative ‘Tata ka Rusk – Chai Time with Manoj Bajpayee’ campaign. The initiative serves as a novel launch platform for the new Tata Soulfull No Maida Rusk, a “better-for-you” alternative crafted with 16% Jowar and absolutely no Maida. Read More

he FSSAI has banned food companies from using “ORS” on labels to prevent the sale of sugary drinks falsely marketed as rehydration solutions. This move aims to protect children from dangerous dehydration caused by these products, which contain excessive sugar compared to WHO-recommended levels. Doctors have long warned about this issue, highlighting the life-saving importance of genuine ORS. Read More

Global food supplements and nutrition market is shifting, says Tetra Pak, as consumers prioritise natural, emotional and convenient choices. Read more

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to all States and Union Territories’ Commissioners of Food Safety and all Central Licensing Authorities, to ensure that all food business operators (FBOs) remove the combination of the term “ORS” from their food products. Read More

India has prohibited the imports of roasted Areca nuts priced below ₹351 per kg, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification, adding that the ban is not applicable to imports by 100% export-oriented units (EOUs) in SEZs and imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme. Read More

To connect agricultural innovators with international markets, a cross-border agri-platform Global AgXelerate was launched here on Wednesday, positioning India as a critical node in the global agri-innovation network. Read More