Food Processing News
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…
Frozen Foods: A Key Ally in the Fight Against Climate Change
Frozen food is emerging as an essential solution in combating climate change by helping to reduce food waste and extend shelf life. With nearly a…
Govt Disburses Rs. 474 Crore to Boost Food Processing Sector under PLI Scheme
The government has disbursed Rs. 474 crores under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to support the food processing industry for the financial year 2022-23. For…
Centre Unveils Subsidy Schemes to Boost Food Processing Industry
The Indian government has launched a series of subsidy schemes to strengthen the food processing industry, targeting units of all sizes—from micro to large-scale operations—to…
Bengal Food Processing IndustryPledges Rs. 181 Crore Investment Under PLI Scheme
Bengal’s food processing industry has committed to investing Rs. 181 crores under the Centre’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. If the investment meets all specified conditions,…
CWC to Play Key Role in India’s Logistics Cost Reduction Plan: Pralhad Joshi
The Indian government is set to reduce logistics costs from the current 13-14% of GDP to a global benchmark of around 8%, with the Central…
India’s Food Processing Industry Set to Surpass USD 700 Billion by 2030: PHDCCI
India’s food processing sector is projected to more than double its market size, reaching USD 700 billion by 2030, fueled by increasing demand for processed…
Snacks / Namkeen / Mithai News
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…
Knorr’s Mini Meals Spark Major Growth Worldwide
As consumers swap three square meals for smaller, frequent bites, Knorr, the iconic brand known for side dishes and seasoning blends, is riding the wave…
Bikaji Foods Targets Rural India and Regional Tastes to Fuel Next Phase of Growth
Ethnic snacks major Bikaji Foods International Limited is focusing on rural markets, regional flavour extensions, and operational innovation to sustain momentum amid volatile commodity prices…
General Mills Expands Portfolio with Old El Paso and Totino’s Ramen Noodles
General Mills is entering the ramen noodle market with new offerings under its Old El Paso and Totino’s brands. The launch includes two Old El…
HyFun Foods Partners with HarvestEye to Revolutionize India’s Potato Industry with AI
HyFun Foods, a leading player in India’s frozen potato products sector, has partnered with UK-based crop insights company HarvestEye to introduce advanced artificial intelligence (AI)…
Crusties by Cornitos: Elevating Snacking with Bold Flavors and Innovation
Cornitos has emerged as a leading force in the Indian snacking industry, revolutionizing the way people enjoy their treats. Established in 2009, we pioneered the introduction…
Ice Cream News
Vadilal Targets 25-30% Growth This Summer, Introduces ‘Vaddy’ Mascot to Boost Brand Appeal
Vadilal Industries, India’s 117-year-old ice cream giant, is gearing up for a sizzling summer, targeting 25-30% growth in its ice cream segment for FY25. Fueled…
Cream Stone Enters Premium Packaged Ice Cream Market with ‘Tubz’ Launch
Cream Stone, the homegrown ice cream brand renowned for popularizing the frozen stone concept in India, has announced the launch of ‘Cream Stone Tubz’ — a new…
Baskin-Robbins India launches summer range, introducing Italian Gelato in the portfolio
Baskin-Robbins, India’s largest ice cream brand, has announced the launch of its all-new Italian Gelato Range for the summer season. Through this launch, the brand aims to continue…
Unilever to Establish Rs. 900 Crore Global Capability Centre under its Magnum Brand in Pune
Pune is set to bolster its position as a global business hub with Unilever’s announcement of a Rs. 900 crore investment to create a state-of-the-art…
India’s Ice Cream Market Set to Hit Rs. 45,000 Crore by 2028: IICMA
India’s ice cream industry is on a fast track to growth, with the market expected to reach Rs. 45,000 crore in the next three years,…
Scuzo Ice ‘O’ Magic Expands Presence in Lucknow with Three New Outlets
Scuzo Ice ‘O’ Magic, one of India’s fastest-growing gelato and live-popsicle brands, has expanded its presence in Lucknow by opening three new outlets. This expansion…
Ice-Cream Maker GoZero Raises Rs. 30 Crore from DSG Consumer Partners, Others
New-age ice cream maker GoZero has secured Rs 30 crore in a recent funding round led by existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Saama Capital, and…
Mondelēz and Lotus Bakeries to Expand Biscoff into Global Ice Cream Market
Mondelēz International and Lotus Bakeries are set to expand their partnership into the ice cream segment. The collaboration involves Froneri, a key Mondelēz partner that…
Dairy News
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…
Mother Dairy to invest ₹600 Crore in New Fruit and Vegetable Processing Plants
New facilities planned in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh; Nagpur milk plant to start by 2026 Mother Dairy, one of India’s leading dairy and food processing…
Desi Farms Aims to Challenge Dairy Giants with Fresh, Chemical-Free Offerings
In India’s booming dairy market, Desi Farms is emerging as a strong contender against established brands like Amul and Mother Dairy by focusing on fresh,…
Maharashtra Dairy Industry Urges Ban on ‘Fake’ Paneer Amid Rising Concerns
Maharashtra’s dairy industry has urged the state government to ban analog paneer, a cheaper alternative made from vegetable oil and other non-dairy ingredients, citing concerns…
Mother Dairy Eyes Rs. 20K Crore Revenue by FY26 with New High-Protein Portfolio
Mother Dairy has entered the high-protein dairy market with the launch of its ‘Pro’ portfolio, aiming to tap into India’s growing demand for protein-rich food.…