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In a move aimed at strengthening the credibility of Indian organic products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced plans to update the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) guidelines. Read More

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new Kind of Business for Ayurveda Aahara under FoSCoS for the purpose of licensing and registration. Read More

India’s Department of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday allowed manufacturers to revise MRP on unsold stock due to GST rate revsion. The move is set to provide huge relief to consumers and the companies. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is working on overhauling the regulations for organic food in the country, a senior official said, adding that the authority has formed a committee for this. Read More

India’s food processing sector is on course to touch USD 535 billion by FY2025-26, powered by surging consumption, robust export demand, and government-backed initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The industry, which already contributes 7.7% to the country’s manufacturing output and supports over 7 million jobs, is entering a transformative phase marked by innovation in automation, packaging, and consumer preferences. Read More

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has appealed to the government to increase import duties on edible oils by at least 10% to shield farmers from low domestic prices, which have discouraged soybean cultivation. Read More

India’s food processing sector accounts for 7.7 per cent of manufacturing output and supports over 7 million jobs, is projected to reach USD 535 billion by 2025-26, driven by rising consumption, exports, and government focus on ‘Make in India’, according to industry experts. Read More

The new dual-slab goods and services tax (GST) structure adopts a next-generation approach to dealing with indirect taxation and will boost the economy significantly, Union finance minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman said. The government is preparing a package for US tariff-affected export sectors and the next wave of policy changes is being worked on at “relentless” pace, she said. Read More

India is stepping up efforts to expand its rice exports to the Philippines, the world’s largest importer of the grain, as it seeks to tap into a largely untapped market. Read More

Fizzify launches Kombucha with a mission to make gut health fun, accessible, and delicious. In three flavours — Peach, Blackberry, and Passionfruit — designed for health-conscious Gen Z and millennials who crave a fizzy yet guilt-free soda alternative. Read More