Food Processing News
The Sweet Shift: Allulose Emerges as India’s Next Big Sugar Alternative
Food manufacturers today offer more than just sweetness—they deliver taste, texture, and indulgence, all of which traditional sugar has reliably provided for decades. However, with…
PLI Scheme Draws ₹9,200 Cr Investment, Boosts Food Processing Capacity
The government’s Production-Linked Incentive scheme for the food processing sector has attracted investments of over ₹9,200 crore as of December 31, 2025, signalling strong industry…
Chirag Paswan Flags ‘False Narrative’ on Processed Foods, Calls for National Campaign to Counter Misinformation
Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan, on 26th Feb 2026, raised concerns over what he described as a growing “false narrative” against processed foods…
Centre Boosts PMKSY Outlay to Accelerate Food Processing Infrastructure and Farmer Gains
The Government of India has strengthened its push to modernize the country’s food processing ecosystem by expanding support under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana…
Centre Backs Modern Jaggery Units with Infra Push, Grants to Scale Traditional Sweetener Sector
In a bid to upgrade one of India’s most traditional Agro-processing segments, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is accelerating investments in modern jaggery…
Centre Pushes Advanced Processing Technologies to Sharpen India’s Food Sector Edge
The Centre is stepping up efforts to modernise India’s food processing ecosystem, positioning advanced processing technologies and R&D-led innovation as key levers to improve productivity,…
India’s Public Distribution System Becomes Fully Digital and More Transparent in 2025
India made major progress in improving its Public Distribution System (PDS) in 2025, according to the Year-End Review released by the Department of Food &…
India Ramps Up Skill Pipeline to Power Next-Gen Food Processing Boom
Govt Unveils Major Skill-Training Drive to Bridge Talent Gap in Food Processing Sector In a significant push to strengthen India’s fast-growing food-processing industry, the Ministry…
Snacks / Namkeen / Mithai News
BHEEM MEETS NOODLES!” — Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd. x Indo Nissin Foods Cook Up a Power-Packed Kids Treat
In a smart move blending entertainment with everyday snacking, Green Gold Animation has teamed up with Indo Nissin Foods to launch ‘Nissin Chhota Bheem Masala…
PepsiCo Launches High-Protein Doritos to Tap Growing Functional Snack Demand
PepsiCo has introduced a protein-enriched version of its popular snack brand Doritos, as the company looks to capitalize on rising consumer demand for functional and…
Pluckk Launches Guilt-Free Tomato Ketchup, Strengthens Clean-Label Portfolio
Pluckk has expanded its clean-label product range with the launch of a guilt-free tomato ketchup, targeting urban Indian households seeking healthier everyday food choices. The…
Haldiram’s introduces festive Holi hampers with ‘Holi Ke Rang, Gujiya Aur Thandai Ke Sang’ campaign
With the festival of colours around the corner, Haldiram’s has rolled out a special range of Holi hampers under its latest festive campaign, “Holi Ke…
Lay’s Rolls Out Largest-Ever Global Brand Refresh in India, Puts Spotlight on Farm-to-Bag Quality
Lay’s has unveiled its biggest global brand refresh in nearly 100 years, with India among the key markets to debut the new identity that places…
Impossible Foods Diversifies Beyond Alt-Meat, Targets High-Protein Bread and Pasta
Plant-based food maker Impossible Foods is broadening its product strategy beyond meat alternatives as it navigates slowing demand in the alternative protein category. The company…
Italian Scientists Turn Lab-Grown Plant Cells into 3D-Printed Snacks
Italian scientists are developing next-generation snacks made from lab-grown plant cells and agri-food by-products, using 3D printing technology to create nutrient-rich pastries designed for a…
Cheetos and Doritos go colorless as PepsiCo introduces versions that are artificial dye-free
PepsiCo is rolling out new dye-free versions of Cheetos and Doritos in the US as part of a major push toward cleaner labels and “better-for-you”…
Ice Cream News
SCOOP OF THE SUMMER!” — Noice Drops 15 Luxe Flavours from Gulkand to Salted Caramel
In a bold move to elevate your summer indulgence, Noice has unveiled an irresistible 15-flavour artisanal dessert range, blending nostalgia with global flair. The new…
Hocco Scoops Up ₹100 Cr in Series C, Surpasses ₹530 Cr Revenue Ahead of Expansion Push
Ice cream brand Hocco has raised ₹100 crore in a Series C funding round led by Sauce VC, valuing the company at ₹2,500 crore. The…
CavinKare enters India’s premium ice cream space with Cavin’s 72-Variant Infusion Range
Chennai-first rollout signals strategic push into high-growth indulgence segment, with nationwide expansion on the cards CavinKare has entered India’s fast-growing ice cream market with the…
Gas Supply Disruption Raises Cone Shortage Concerns for Gujarat Ice Cream Industry Ahead of Summer
Ice cream manufacturers across Gujarat are preparing for a potential shortage of ice cream cones and packaging materials as disruptions in gas supplies begin to…
Magnum Spins Off from Unilever with €7.93 Billion Valuation in Amsterdam Debut
Magnum Ice Cream Company made a strong public market debut on Monday, listing at €12.96 per share on the Amsterdam exchange and securing a valuation…
Unilever India Set For-Profit Boost as Ice Cream Split Goes Live Dec 1
Unilever’s long-awaited global ice cream split is entering its final phase in India, with the company confirming that the demerger between Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL)…
Vadilal Industries’ Q2 Profit Slumps 50% Sequentially to ₹33.4 Crore; Revenue Climbs 15.5% YoY to ₹341 Crore
Ice cream and frozen dessert maker Vadilal Industries Ltd reported a 50% sequential decline in consolidated net profit to ₹33.42 crore for the quarter ended…
Unilever Eyes December Ice Cream Demerger as SEC Automatic Approval Looms, Says CFO
Unilever is targeting a potential December timeline for the demerger of its ice cream business, contingent on receiving automatic approval from the U.S. Securities and…
Dairy News
India’s Dairy Supply Chain Holds Firm as Govt Shields Milk Sector from West Asia Crisis
India’s milk supply and prices have remained stable despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, with the government confirming that dairy operations across the…
Akshayakalpa Organic Expands to Mumbai & Pune, commits ₹50 Crore to Strengthen Clean Dairy Network
Founder Shashi Kumar eyes pan-India growth as the brand scales organic dairy footprint Akshayakalpa Organic has entered the key western markets of Mumbai and Pune,…
Milky Mist Eyes National Expansion with Protein Push and Quick Commerce Surge
Milky Mist Dairy is accelerating its shift toward value-added, protein-rich products and digital-first distribution channels as it targets becoming a pan-India dairy player within the…
LPG Shortage, Middle East Conflict Stall Dairy Bulk Sales; Nova brand of Sterling Agro Reports Zero Dispatches
India’s dairy industry is facing a sharp demand disruption in its bulk segment, with Sterling Agro Industries Ltd. reporting no dispatches of bulk ghee or…
Amul Crosses ₹1 Lakh Crore Milestone in FY26, Brand Turnover Surges 11%
Amul has crossed a major milestone in FY26, with its total brand turnover surpassing ₹1 lakh crore, registering an 11 per cent growth driven by…
Varun Beverages to Buy South Africa’s Crickley Dairy for ₹131 Cr
Varun Beverages on Tuesday announced that its South African subsidiary, The Beverage Company Proprietary Ltd (Bevco), will acquire a 100 per cent stake in Crickley…
Purabi Dairy Expands to Barak Valley with 20,000 LPD Milk Plant in Silchar
Organized cooperative dairying has formally entered Assam’s Barak Valley with the inauguration of a renovated milk processing plant at Gungoor in Silchar, marking the expansion…
Cargill Invests ₹300 Crore in Punjab Dairy Feed Plant, Boosting Capacity to 4 Lakh Tonnes
Cargill has strengthened its presence in India’s dairy heartland with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art dairy feed plant at Wazirabad in Punjab, built at an…