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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory directing all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to ensure the exclusive use offood-grade, corrosion-resistant knives, blades, and other cutting equipment in food handling and processing operations. The move aims to strengthen foodsafety standards and prevent contamination risks arising from damaged or unsuitable equipment. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a regulatory action following an ammonia gas leakage incident at M/s St. Peter’s Paul Seafoods Exports Pvt. Ltd. in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has withdrawn its standard testing method for determining fruit content in juices, directing all national food testing laboratories to adopt international alternatives with immediate effect. Read More

India’s agrifood and processing sectors are bracing for a major shift as the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) officially takes effect on July 15, 2026. The trade pact eliminates steep British import tariffs, granting Indian exporters a major competitive edge in one of Europe’s largest consumer markets. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to 15 food business operators (FBOs) for allegedly deceiving consumers with misleading brand names, trade names, and exaggerated product claims. Read More

Parle Products and Vadilal Industries have joined hands to transform one of India’s most iconic confectionery brands, Melody, into a frozen dessert, marking a new chapter for the beloved chocolate-filled toffee. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food business operators (FBOs) to immediately discontinue the use of metallic pins, staple pins and wires in food packaging, warning that non-compliance could attract penal action under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, over names and product claims that it said may mislead consumers. Read More

India’s cold coffee market is witnessing rapid growth as Gen Z consumers increasingly embrace iced beverages as part of their daily routine, prompting major FMCG companies, café chains, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to expand their offerings in what is emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing beverage segments. Read More

The bakery and confectionery sector are emerging as one of the largest segments within India’s food processing industry, offering substantial opportunities for growth, innovation, and employment generation. From breakfast cereals to cookies and chocolates, the bakery and confectionery landscape in India is witnessing dynamic shifts, propelled by flourishing demand for biscuits and cookies nationwide. The Indian bakery industry was valued at US$15.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$32.05 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 8.76%. Read More