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A colleague bought a protein bar that prominently displayed the claim “High in Protein” on its front panel. However, upon reviewing the nutrition declaration, the protein content was only marginally higher than conventional snack bars and contributed minimally toward daily requirements per serving. The claim was technically permitted by the regulation, but its display gave a strong perception of nutritional superiority than the actual nutrient delivery. Read More

More than Rs 9,200 crore investments have been made by 168 approved applicants under the production-linked incentive scheme in the food processing sector, the government said in the Rajya Sabha. Read More

Wheat bran, long treated as a low-value byproduct of flour milling, may soon find a new role in India’s food processing industry as a functional ingredient, following fresh global research showing its potential to deliver both nutrition and texture in modern food formulations. Read More

In a major crackdown on food safety violations, the Government of India revealed that over 5.18 lakh food samples were analysed across the country over the last three fiscal years. The intensified surveillance, conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in coordination with State and Union Territory authorities, resulted in the imposition of 88,192 penalties to ensure public health and consumer protection. Read More

Rasna International is witnessing strong growth driven by rising demand in smaller towns, early summer consumption and the rapid rise of quick commerce, according to chairman Piruz Khambatta, who said metro markets are showing signs of saturation in the mass beverage category. Read More

The national food regulator FSSAI has issued a directive to all notified food testing laboratories across the country, to mandatorily follow and comply with the obligations as mentioned in Regulations 9 of the FSS Recognition and Notification of the Laboratories Regulations 2018. Read More

In an emergency response to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, the Indian government officially launched the RELIEF (Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation) scheme. This Rs. 497 crore initiative aims to provide a critical safety net for exporters facing surging insurance premiums and disrupted shipping routes through the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Read More

Food regulator FSSAI on Friday said its registration certificates and licences will be valid forever and there will be no need for renewals, as part of its efforts to bring reforms towards the ease of doing business. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged States and Union Territories to intensify food safety enforcement and strengthen inspection mechanisms during the 49th meeting of the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) held in Gangtok. The meeting brought together Commissioners of Food Safety, government officials and stakeholders from the food industry to discuss strategies for improving the country’s food safety ecosystem. Read More

The Government of India has rolled out a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based digital food coupon pilot in Gujarat, aiming to modernise the Public Distribution System (PDS) and enhance transparency in subsidy delivery. The initiative was inaugurated in Gandhinagar in the presence of Amit Shah, along with Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Read More