Food Processing News
India’s FP Sector Drives Growth, Adds 7.7% to Mfrg GVA and 7 Million Jobs: Deloitte-FICCI
India’s food processing sector is emerging as a powerful engine of economic growth and employment generation, contributing 7.7% to the country’s total manufacturing Gross Value…
UM of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Pushes for Tripura to be ‘Fish Surplus State’
Tripura is poised to become a fisheries powerhouse, with Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy, Rajiv Ranjan Singh laying the foundation for a…
Delhi to Launch Food Processing Incubators, Hi-Tech Labs for Startup Boost
In a significant push to support local entrepreneurship, the Delhi government will establish two food processing incubation centres and three high-tech laboratories aimed at boosting…
FSSAI to Enforce Stricter Food Safety Norms and Penalties, Says Minister Chirag Paswan
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is working on introducing tougher regulations and penalties for companies violating food safety standards, Minister of…
Food Conveyor Market on a Roll: Hygienic Design and Automation Fuel Global Growth
Bakery and meat sectors drive demand as industry eyes smart conveyor systems and expansion in Asia Pacific The global food conveyor market is poised for…
India’s Food Processing Drive Cuts Post-Harvest Losses, Eyes Global Leadership
India’s food processing initiatives have significantly reduced post-harvest losses in fruits and vegetables over the past five years, according to Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag…
Chouhan Represents India at BRICS Agriculture Meet in Brazil to Strengthens Ties on Farming and Trade
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is visiting Brazil to attend the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Brasilia. He is leading the Indian team…
Over 42,800 Food Processing Units Registered Under Central Incentive Schemes
Parliament recently informed that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has registered 42,801 food processing units across the country under various central government incentive…
Snacks / Namkeen / Mithai News
Crunch Time for India’s Snack Market: Packaged Consumption Plateaus in FY25
India’s once-booming appetite for packaged snacks has reached a plateau in FY25, with average household consumption remaining unchanged at 12.8 kg, according to new data…
Kundapur-Based Gokul Fruits Launches India’s First Vacuum-Fried Wild Mango Chips
In a unique innovation in the vacuum-fried food segment, Kundapur-based Gokul Fruits Pvt. Ltd. has introduced chips made from wild mangoes, becoming the first company…
Tata Soulfull Reimagines Kids’ Snacking with Wholesome Ragi Bites Crème Wafers
Tata Soulfull, the health-focused arm of Tata Consumer Products, has launched an innovative addition to its millet-based portfolio — Ragi Bites Crème Wafers. With the…
Iconic Indian Snacks Face Extinction as Costs Rise, Consumers Shift, and Regulation Tightens
Legacy brands that once defined Indian snacking culture now struggle to stay on shelves amid inflation, evolving tastes, and regulatory heat. Think of the snacks…
Chitale Bandhu partners with Mumbai Indians to launch its latest offering, Mini Bakarwadi
Chitale Bandhu, the iconic Indian sweets and snacks brand, has launched a new IPL-themed campaign to promote its latest offering — Mini Bakarwadi, a bite-sized version…
Kraft Heinz Unveils Oat Milk Jell-O Pudding, Expanding Plant-Based Portfolio
Kraft Heinz has launched its first plant-based dessert, Jell-O Oat Milk Chocolate Pudding, marking a significant step in its growing commitment to plant-based innovation. The…
From Dal-Chawal to Donburi: Korean & Japanese Brands Redefine Indian Food
What began as a struggle to serve expat staff a taste of home has evolved into a full-blown culinary shift across India’s industrial corridors. The…
Wendy’s Launches Korean-Inspired Menu in India, Joins QSR K-Wave Trend
Wendy’s has jumped on the Korean flavor bandwagon, rolling out a vibrant Korean Range of burgers, wraps, and sides across its India outlets in partnership…
Ice Cream News
Hocco Scoops $10 Mn to Fuel National Expansion
Ahmedabad-based ice cream brand Hocco has raised $10 million (INR 85.56 Cr) as part of its ongoing $20 million Series B funding round, co-led by…
HUL Gets NSE, BSE Nod to Demerge Ice Cream Biz; Kwality Wall’s to Be New Listed Entity
FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) has received approvals from both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for the demerger…
Baskin-Robbins Expands Retail Footprint in India, Targets Quick Commerce and At-Home Snacking
Baskin-Robbins has announced a major expansion of its retail presence in India with the launch of a new range of products tailored for general trade,…
Dairy Day Delivers Sweet Gratitude to Delivery Heroes on May Day
Dairy Day, one of South and West India’s leading ice cream brands, marked May Day with a touching gesture that blended celebration with compassion. True…
Naturals Reintroduces Kala Jamun Ice Cream as Limited-Edition Summer Favourite
Naturals Ice Cream, one of India’s most beloved artisanal ice cream brands, has brought back its much-loved summer-special Kala Jamun flavour. Available for a limited period starting…
The Brooklyn Creamery Unveils 100% Natural, Low-Calorie Fruit Popsicles to Cool Off Summer
The Brooklyn Creamery, known for redefining guilt-free indulgence in India’s frozen dessert space, has launched a new line of 100% natural fruit juice popsicles—just in…
Hindustan Foods Commences Ice Cream Production at New Nashik Facility
Hindustan Foods Limited (HFL) has officially commenced Phase 1 operations at its new ice cream manufacturing facility in Nashik, marking a significant step in the…
Kwality Wall’s Launches ‘The Dairy Factory’, A New Range of Slow-Churned Ice Creams
Kwality Wall’s has unveiled a new brand, The Dairy Factory, expanding its portfolio with a premium range of slow-churned ice creams. Available in four popular flavours…
Dairy News
Euromilk Adopts Aseptic Stick Packs for Its ‘Kukkonia’ UHT Milk Range
Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovakian dairy producer Euromilk has introduced an innovative packaging format for its UHT milk under the ‘Kukkonia’ brand, utilizing aseptic stick packs…
Innovative Solutions to Slash Methane Emissions in Dairy Farming
Dairy farming, a vital source of global nutrition and livelihoods, is stepping up to tackle one of its biggest environmental challenges: methane emissions. Methane, a…
Havmor Bets Big on Real Dairy, Premium Innovation to Take On India’s Frozen Dessert Giants
Nearly eight years after South Korean giant Lotte Confectionery acquired Havmor for Rs 1,020 crore, the 80-year-old Indian ice cream brand is making bold strides…
Milk Prices Rise Again: Amul and Parag Follow Mother Dairy with ₹2/Litre Hike
Consumers will now have to pay more for milk, as leading dairy brands Amul and Parag Milk Foods have increased prices by ₹2 per litre,…
Heritage Foods to Raise Dairy Prices by Up to 4% due to Rising Input Costs
Heritage Foods, a leading Indian dairy company, is set to increase the prices of its dairy products—including milk and paneer—by 2% to 4% during the…
Tariff War Opens Global Dairy Door for India: Amul Chief Says Half of US Market Up for Grabs
The ongoing global tariff conflict, initiated by the United States, is reshaping the global dairy trade — and India stands to gain big. According to Jayen…
Parag Milk Foods Secures ₹161 Crore via Convertible Warrants to Boost Growth and Product Expansion
Parag Milk Foods, one of India’s leading dairy FMCG companies, has announced that its Board has approved the issuance of convertible warrants worth ₹161 crore…
Amul’s FY25 Revenue Surges 12% to ₹90,000 Crore; GCMMF Turnover Grows 11%
Strong consumer demand and volume growth drive record sales for India’s largest dairy cooperative Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), the parent body of…