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The frontier of plant-based innovation sees a remarkable leap forward with the advent of 2Dprinted oat milk, a revolutionary concept pioneered by German food brand Veganz. While 3D printing has garnered attention for its role in crafting custom food products, the emergence of 2D printing in the plant-based milk sector marks a paradigm shift in sustainability and efficiency. Veganz’s innovative Mililk oat drink, derived from […]

CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru announced the calendar for short term courses for FY 2024-25. The institute is organising 27 regular training programmes / skill development programmes / short term courses in this financial year under CSIR integrated skill initiative, encompassing all the major areas in food science and technology. The major attraction of these courses is of its short duration but intensive […]

Expanding its repertoire to cater to the vibrant taste preferences of southern India, Bikano, a renowned packaged snack brand, unveils its latest offerings: ‘Madras’ and ‘Tasty Saga’ flavor mixtures. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Bikano as it ventures into new markets while embracing regional diversity. Manish Aggarwal, Director of Bikano, Bikanervala Foods, remarked, “Introducing ‘Madras’ and ‘Tasty Saga’ flavour mixtures underscores Bikano’s […]

Kellanova, a prominent player in the snacking industry, is gearing up to launch Pringles Mingles, a new puffed snack offering set to hit shelves in October. This innovative addition to the Pringles brand lineup offers a unique twist, featuring crispy bowtie-shaped puffs that promise a delightful combination of crispiness on the outside and light, airy texture on the inside, inspired by the brand’s iconic moustached […]

ITC Aashirvaad Salt has introduced its new Himalayan Pink Salt. Also, known as Sendha Namak or Saindhava Lavana in India, pink salt is considered to be natural as it is sourced from the Himalayan salt mines. To address apprehension in minds of consumers regarding unscrupulous practices being adopted, where artificial colours are added to make the salt appear pinkish; it comes with the assurance of […]

Spice Grill Flame (SGF), a prominent name in India’s vegetarian culinary scene, reaffirms its commitment to expansion and innovation with the recent launch of two franchise outlets in Subhash Nagar and Uttam Nagar. Founded in 2012, by visionary entrepreneur, Mr. Kewal Ahuja, has quickly risen to prominence with its emphasis on quality, diversity, and exceptional dining experiences. Nagar welcomed its latest takeaway outlet on April […]

Parle Agro, known for its innovative contributions to the Indian beverage industry, has launched Dhishoom, a jeera masala flavoured carbonated drink, nationwide. With its availability across the country, it establishes itself as the first national brand in this category. It was originally launched in 2012, and was available in rural and small-towns markets. Recognising the growing demand for jeera-based drinks in India, the company has […]

The Plant-Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) has called on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ease restrictions on the use of the term “milk” on packaging for plant-based dairy alternatives. Speaking at a summit in New Delhi, PBFIA Executive Director Sanjay Sethi emphasized the need for uniform nomenclature, despite the current requirement for disclaimers stating “this is not dairy” on cartons. […]

Following testing conducted by 28 laboratories, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reported that the majority of samples from MDH and Everest spice brands showed no trace of ethylene oxide (EtO). According to an FSSAI official, out of 34 reports, 28 indicated no presence of ethylene oxide, with the lab reports thoroughly examined by a scientific panel at FSSAI. The testing […]

Patanjali Foods Ltd., has filed a clarification to the BSE on recent news in media on ‘Unsafe Patanjali Soan Papdi’. The matter was related to an order of a court in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, wherein three people including company’s official was sentenced to imprisonment in a case related to violation of FSS Act by the company in production of soan papdi. The statement issued […]