Iconic Indian Snacks Face Extinction as Costs Rise, Consumers Shift, and Regulation Tightens
Legacy brands that once defined Indian snacking culture now struggle to stay on shelves amid inflation, evolving tastes, and regulatory heat. Read More
FSSAI Launches Digital Tool to Let Consumers Report Misleading Food Label Claims
To enhance food transparency and consumer empowerment, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has rolled out a new digital utility that allows citizens to report misleading or false claims on food product labels. Read More
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Agri minister Chouhan unveils first genome-edited rice varieties, yield to rise up to 30%
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled the first genome-edited rice varieties ‘ DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa DST Rice 1’ developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address challenges of climate change and boost rice yields by up to 30 per cent. Read More
CAG report finds non-availability of comprehensive database of FBOs in TN
A CAG report on Compliance Audits on ‘Enforcement of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006’ in Tamil Nadu has found ‘non-availability of comprehensive database of Food Business Operators’ in the state. Read More
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FSSAI empowers consumers to report misleading claims on food products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has introduced a new digital utility that enables consumers to directly report misleading claims made on food product labels. Consumers can now lodge complaints regarding misleading or false claims displayed on packaged food items through the Food Safety Connect mobile application or via Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS – https://foscos.fssai.gov.in). This initiative is part of FSSAI’s ongoing efforts to promote transparency, protect consumer rights and strengthen food safety regulations in the country. Read More
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To streamline regulatory framework governing sugar sector, Centre formulates Sugar (Control) Order
The Government of India has undertaken a comprehensive review of the Sugar (Control) Order, 1966, leading to the formulation of the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025. This revision aims to simplify and streamline the regulatory framework governing the sugar sector in line with current industry dynamics and technological advancements. Read More
Costa Coffee’s sees India to be among its top 5 markets in 5 years
India will be among the top-five global markets for Costa Coffee, which is adding about 50 stores a year in the country as part of its expansion plans, said the British coffee chain brand’s Global CEO Philippe Schaillee. Read More
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FSSAI’s nod to rPET for food grade use marks green milestone for pkg industry
In a landmark decision, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved the use of recycled PET (rPET) for food-grade packaging—ushering in a transformative era for sustainability in India’s food and beverage industry. Read More
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APEDA advisory asks labs to follow IQA norms for products exported to Indonesia
The APEDA has issued an advisory on testing of food products destined for export to Indonesia and asked the labs to follow guidelines of the importing nation. Read More
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Food safety gaps and lifestyle factors linked to rising colorectal cancer in young adults
A sharp rise in colorectal cancer among adults younger than 50 has renewed focus on diet, food safety and other lifestyle risks, underscoring the complex web of environmental and behavioral influences on long-term health. Read More