Nestlé India has launched ThickenUp Clear, a food and beverage thickener that can be used to help patients with swallowing difficulties especially in oropharyngeal dysphagia. It can be administered to those experiencing challenges in swallowing, clinically known as dysphagia due to conditions such as head and neck cancer, stroke, Parkinson’s Disease among others. Dysphagia is a major yet understated health condition that leads to dehydration, […]
Posted: February 16, 2023
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PepsiCo has started rolling out its latest soda, a lemon-lime offering called Starry that will target Gen Z consumers. Starry competes with Coca-Cola’s Sprite and is available in regular and zero-sugar versions. Promotional materials for Starry refer to the drink as a “purpose-driven brand built for Generation Z” and “a crisp, refreshing formula with a bite to win share and grow the category.” Starry’s packaging […]
Posted: February 16, 2023
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A study by Consumer Reports has found dangerously high levels of heavy metals in chocolate from well-known brands including Hershey’s, Theo, and Trader Joe’s. Of particular concern are the levels of sugar in dark chocolate, which many people have come to believe is better for you than milk chocolate. Scientists recently measured various heavy metals in 28 dark chocolate bars and found cadmium and lead […]
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In the past three years, the peanut butter category has seen fast growth, and along with this growth, many D2C brands have innovated and given consumers great choices for peanut butter. WOW Life Science, a leading FMCG and wellness brand, has launched its new peanut butter range with a twist. It has been developing an exclusive peanut butter that offers consumers incomparable health benefits. The […]
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Rage Coffee, a Delhi-based caffeine innovation FMCG company that manufactures, markets, and distributes innovative packaged caffeine-related products, has announced the launch of its 20 ml coffee sachets. The innovatively mobile packaging takes scanty space and spreads happiness through a cup of delicious filter coffee laced with 200 mg of caffeine, which provides an instant electrifying effect to your senses. With a stronger and smoother concoction […]
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The FSSAI has decided to operationalise the draft regulations related to standards of packaged drinking water (other than mineral water) until the final notification is done. The regulations were related to the value of total dissolved solids, calcium and magnesium. According to the FSSAI, it was decided upon request from the stakeholders seeking time for transition to new regulations. Representations have been received from the […]
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has, for the first time, come out with comprehensive standards for the identification of basmati rice as part of efforts to ensure fair trade practises and check adulteration. Basmati rice should have the natural fragrance characteristics of basmati rice, and there should be no artificial colouring, polishing agents, or artificial fragrances. These standards, which have been […]
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to give six months to food business operators for compliance with the regulations related to milk logo. The FSSAI has stated that when finalised, six months’ time shall be given to FBOs for compliance with the specification of milk logo. The milk logo was made mandatory through FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) […]
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>The Indian Food Safety Authority, FSSAI, has decided to further extend the deadline for its order on requirement of ‘health certificate’ with imported food consignments. The date for implementation of the order is now set for March 1, 2023. The previous extension was until January 1, 2023. The food authority had issued an order in August 2022 and the subsequent clarification in September on the […]
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The FSSAI has decided to allow instant modification in food licences for non-high risk standardised products and the provision will be available only to the existing licensed manufacturers through FoSCoS (Food Safety Compliance System). According to the FSSAI, generally the modifications in a licence are related to changes in company details such as address, name, communication details, product details, addition of new products in the […]
Posted: February 16, 2023
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