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https://agronfoodprocessing.com/ready-to-cook-meals-boom-at-58-as-indian-consumers-seek-speed-and-simplicity/India’s ready-to-cook (RTC) food segment is witnessing an unprecedented surge, recording a 58% growth in 2024 and adding 18 million new households to its consumer base, according to Kantar Worldpanel. In stark contrast, the overall packaged food market posted a modest 8% growth, highlighting the significant shift in consumer preferences towards convenience without compromising freshness or the cooking experience. Read More

The FSSAI has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, related to ‘alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages’ and ‘country liquor’. Read More

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced revised import tariff values for several key commodities, including edible oils, with effect from July 1, 2025. The updates, notified under the Customs Act, 1962, aim to better reflect prevailing international market prices and ensure fair valuation during customs clearance. Read More

The national food authority has released draft regulations related to drinking water (purified) sold through vending machines under the FSS Food Products Standards & Food Additives Regulations. Read More

he QSR brand partners with chef Ranveer Brar to promote inclusive indulgence through new quinoa and chickpea-based momos. Read More

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is one of the world’s most versatile and valuable plant species. Capable of producing food, fuel, cosmetics, building materials, growing media and cosmetic compounds, it’s no wonder that in the Philippines, the coconut is known as the Tree of Life. The global market for coconut products is predicted to reach $53.4 billion by 2033, thanks to annual growth rates of around ten per cent. Read More

Britannia Good Day, one of India’s most loved biscuit brands, has launched a special edition ‘Flavours of Equality’ pride pack, a refreshing take on inclusion, representation and the spirit of Pride Month. Read More

In a decisive move to strengthen food safety standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated 100% inspection of all packaged drinking water facilities across Maharashtra. The directive, aimed at ensuring the safety and quality of drinking water, was issued during a high-level review meeting. Read More

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal from the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to establish International Potato Centre (CIP)’s South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) at Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The major objective of this investment is to increase food and nutrition security, farmers income, and job creation by improving potato and sweetpotato productivity, post-harvest management and value-addition. The potato sector in India has the potential to generate significant employment opportunities in production sector, processing sector, packaging, transportation, marketing, value chain. Hence, in order to untap and explore the huge potential in this sector, International Potato Centre (CIP) ‘s south Asia regional Centre is being established at Singna, Agra, Uttar Pradesh. High yielding, nutrient and climate resilient varieties of potato and sweetpotato developed by CSARC will significantly accelerate the sustainable development of the potato and sweetpotato sectors not only in India but in the South Asia region also through world-class science and innovation.

Importers of edible oil have reportedly cancelled deals of over 65,000 metric tonne of crude palm oil scheduled for July to September quarter.  Read More