Agro & Food Processing

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up its enforcement drive against food adulteration and unhygienic practices, suspending the licences and registrations of 21 food establishments across Pune, Mumbai and Konkan divisions. The department also seized suspected substandard and misbranded food products worth approximately ₹4.70 lakh during inspections ...

India’s ₹200 lakh crore consumer market is facing heightened regulatory scrutiny as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) steps up enforcement across FMCG, alcoholic beverages, restaurants and online retail platforms. The actions are pushing companies to reassess product claims, ingredients, labelling and food-handling practices, making regulatory complianc...

WK Kellogg, the maker of Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes and Raisin Bran, is betting on healthier formulations, clearer nutritional labelling and new consumption occasions to revive a cereal market struggling with declining volumes.

The company is increasing marketing investment and developing products that respond to growing consumer interest in protein, fibre, reduced su...

Uttarakhand has imposed a statewide, one-year ban on gutkha, pan masala and other food products containing tobacco or nicotine, tightening regulatory restrictions on products associated with serious health risks.

The order prohibits the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of the specified products across the state. Issued by Uttarakhand Food Safety and Drug Adm...

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd (RCPL) is widening its beverage ambitions, moving beyond the fizzy drinks aisle into a category where milk meets convenience, flavour and changing consumer preferences. The company has launched Joyland flavoured milk in Tamil Nadu at ₹20, setting the stage for a new contest with established dairy and packaged beverage brands.

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