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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

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi and Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan launches the initiative during the Food & Beverages Sector Stakeholders Meeting. Read More

An enforcement drive led by the FSSAI officials seized adulterated ‘Ghee Stock’ in Gujarat’s Rajkot area. A team of the FSSAI officials on a tip off initiated surveillance and later seized approximately 6,500 kg of adulterated ghee, valued at around ?35 lakhs, from a local dairy unit located in Rajkot. According to a statement by the FSSAI, this action was part of a Special Ghee Surveillance Drive aimed at preventing the adulteration of ghee with foreign fats. Read More

The Water Quality India Association (WQIA) has urged the finance ministry to reduce GST on water purifiers, filters, and related services from 18% to 5%, citing affordability barriers and serious public health risks. Read More