Food Processing News
Budget 2024: Emphasis on Nano DAP Expansion, Food Processing, and Post-Harvest Boost
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed a series of initiatives in the interim budget for fiscal year 2024–25, and one of the most important is focusing…
Arunachal Pradesh to have a mini food park in West Siang District
Arunachal Pineapple Festival to Become an Annual Event Organized by State Horticulture Department Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu revealed plans for the establishment of…
India’s processed food exports have grown by 150% over 9 years, boosting economic growth
India’s exports of processed food have witnessed an impressive growth of 150% over the past nine years, according to Piyush Goyal, the Minister for Commerce…
Consumer Giants Enhance Millet Strategies to Drive Seed Sales
Major consumer goods companies are revamping their approaches to overcome sluggish sales after cashing in on the government’s encouragement to boost millet consumption. The challenges…
2023’s Flavorful Trends and Culinary Innovations; Millets, K-Food Craze, Protein Pops
In a retrospective glance at the gastronomic backdrop of 2023, various culinary trends took the limelight, bringing a diverse array of flavours and innovations to…
MoFPI’s PLI Program Success: 30 companies leveraging scheme for millet-based products
Approximately 30 companies, including 22 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), are reaping the benefits of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at the manufacturing…
Ministry of Food Processing Industries Implements PM Formalization Scheme for Micro Food Processing Enterprises
In line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan initiative, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is actively executing the centrally sponsored PM Formalization of Micro…
Govt Applauds ₹7,126 Crore Investment in FPI Through PLI Scheme, Exceeding Sales at ₹49,825 Crore
In a significant economic development, the food processing industry has demonstrated robust growth by investing ₹7,126 crore under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, achieving substantial…
Snacks / Namkeen / Mithai News
CBIC’s Proposal to Revise GST Classification Aims to Bring Clarity to FMCG Sector
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is gearing up to address the longstanding issue of classification ambiguity within the Goods and Services…
Kraft Heinz Ventures into Plant-Based Meats
Kraft Heinz is set to introduce plant-based Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs and Sausages, marking a significant step into the alternative meat market. Teaming up with…
Lay’s uncovers exciting innovation with ‘Lay’s Shapez Heartiez’
To captivate hearts and taste buds alike, Lay’s has unveiled its latest creation: Shapez Heartiez. This groundbreaking addition, featuring the brand’s first-ever 3D heart-shaped potato-based…
McDonald’s Cheese Controversy: Maharashtra Launches Inspection of Global Fast-Food Chains
In the wake of a recent discovery regarding the use of substitutes instead of real cheese in burgers and nuggets at a McDonald’s outlet, Maharashtra…
Saffola launches four enticing gourmet-style flavours in its flavoured oats range
Saffola has unveiled four enticing gourmet-style flavours in its flavoured oats range under its flagship brand, Saffola. Breaking new ground, Saffola Oats, the country’s top…
Functional Snacking is the present key trend that is reshaping APAC food industry: GlobalData
In a recent report, GlobalData highlights the transformative impact of functional snacking on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) food industry, driven by increased health awareness, changing dietary…
Bite-sized Bonanza: India’s Snack Market Packs a Powerful Punch
Transforming Every Grain, Fruit, and Vegetable into a Snack Sensation A stroll down the snack aisle in a local supermarket reveals a staggering variety of…
Cornitos reveals scrumptious snacking options to kickstart the new year
Cornitos goes into bringing tasty flavours and wholesome snacking choices. Raise your snacking experience with the introduction of Cornitos’ latest offering, Salted Roasted Pistachios. This…
Ice Cream News
South Canara will launch ice cream, coconut milkshakes, and sprout desserts
South Canara Coconut Farmers’ Producer Company Ltd. (FPC), based in Puttur, is gearing up to introduce three innovative coconut-based products under the brand name ‘Shreephal’.…
Forecasted Heat-Wave Sparks Ice Cream Frenzy: Dairy Giants Prepare for Summer Sales Surge
The forecasted heat-wave conditions have ignited a surge in ice cream demand, prompting dairy giants to anticipate robust sales growth for the upcoming summer season…
Early Surge in Ice Cream Sales Signals Promising Summer Ahead
Even before the scorching heat of summer fully arrives, a perennial favourite is already causing a stir in dessert cravings. Ice cream brands are experiencing…
Nestlé brings Ice Cream-Inspired Confectionery Range with a Modern Twist
Nestlé has recently launched four enticing variations of its classic confectionery products, drawing inspiration from the world of ice cream. Among the innovative releases is…
Baskin Robbins to set up a thousand stores across India and SAARC by 2024
Graviss Foods, the proud licensee of the renowned ice cream chain Baskin Robbins (BR), has unveiled an ambitious plan to achieve a significant milestone: reaching…
Unilever Revamps Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream with Oats
Unilever, the parent company of Ben & Jerry’s, is shaking up the dairy-free ice cream scene by swapping out nuts and seeds for oats in…
Yes, even your ice cream tubs are facing shrinkflation amid economic pressures
In response to soaring input costs and consumer strain, food producers nationwide are downsizing their product packaging, a phenomenon referred to as shrinkflation, to maintain…
Unilever to Tackle Ice-Cream Business Challenges Following Disappointing Performance
Unilever is set to address challenges in its ice-cream business after a lacklustre performance in 2023. Despite a 2.3% year-on-year growth in underlying sales for…
Dairy News
Mother Dairy Announces Big Investment of Rs. 750 crores for 2 New Processing Plants
Mother Dairy has set in plans to inject a staggering Rs. 750 crores into establishing two cutting-edge dairy, fruit, and vegetable processing plants. This ambitious…
Amul Aims to Become World’s Largest Dairy, Already Exporting to Nearly 50 Countries: MD
Amul is strengthening its position as the leading dairy brand globally. With an already impressive presence in nearly 50 countries, the company’s managing director, Jayen…
Heritage Foods Embraces Premium Dairy Products to Drive Growth in India’s Evolving Market
Heritage Foods is placing a strategic focus on premium dairy offerings, aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning industry. As the second-largest FMCG firm on The…
Tetra Pak Showcases Innovative Solutions at DIC, Reflecting on 36-Year Legacy in India
At the golden jubilee edition of the Dairy Industry Conference (DIC) currently being held at the Hitex Exhibition Center in Hyderabad from March 4th to…
Rockwell Automation and ISAP India Foundation Partner to Transform Dairy Farming in Maharashtra’s Water-Scarce Area
Rockwell Automation has announced a partnership with ISAP India Foundation aimed at modernizing dairy farming in the water-scarce region of Antargaon in Maharashtra’s Wardha District.…
NDDB Engages in Consultancy for Rs. 225 Crores Milk Processing Plant in Dhagwar: HP CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that the state government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development…
The Rise and Fall of Oat Milk:
From Trendy Darling to Controversial Contender – Exploring Its Rise, Criticisms, and Environmental Impact In the realm of alternative milks, oat milk once reigned supreme…
Boost for the dairy industry as Budget 2024 gives game-changing initiatives
In the budget for 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman celebrated India’s status as the world’s leading milk producer and revealed extensive plans to bolster the…