India’s Public Distribution System (PDS), one of the largest food welfare initiatives in the world, is grappling with massive inefficiencies. A new report by the…
View More ₹69,000 Crore in Subsidized Grains Leakages: Where Is India’s Free Ration Going?
Actor Ranveer Singh has taken a significant leap into the health-focused packaged foods industry by acquiring a 50% stake in Elite Mindset, a venture backed…
View More Ranveer Singh Acquires 50% Stake in Packaged Foods Start-up Elite Mindset
Japanese confectionery giant Meiji has expanded its WELLCACAO range with a new snack product, Spicy Crisp, crafted using its proprietary cacao-based ingredient, cacao granules. This breakthrough ingredient, developed…
View More Meiji Launches Nutrient-Rich Snack Made with Innovative ‘Cacao Granules’
Dairy giant Danone has increased its offer to acquire the remaining shares of kefir producer Lifeway Foods, proposing $307 million, or $27 per share. The…
View More Danone Raises Bid for Kefir Maker Lifeway Foods to $307 Million
The escalating food waste crisis in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is driving a wave of sustainability initiatives across the food and beverage industry, according to…
View More Food Waste Crisis Spurs Sustainability Push in APAC F&B Industry: Report
In a move to deepen bilateral collaboration, Australia has expressed keen interest in exploring opportunities in India’s rapidly growing agricultural technology (agri-tech) sector, according to…
View More Australia Eyes Agri-Tech Opportunities in India: Government Report
India’s snacking habits are undergoing a significant transformation as healthy choices gain momentum. According to a recent Nielsen IQ survey, 63% of Indian consumers now…
View More Smart Snacking Boom: 63% of Indian Consumers Prefer Healthier Treats
India’s quick commerce sector is reshaping the retail landscape, with a market valuation projected to leap from $6.1 billion in 2024 to $40 billion by…
View More Quick Commerce to Capture 21% of Kirana Sales by 2024, Market to Hit $40 Billion by 2030
Samara Capital and Convergent Finance-backed Agro Tech Foods Limited (ATFL) announced the complete acquisition of Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL), a joint venture of…
View More Agro Tech Foods Acquires Del Monte Foods India in a Rs. 1,300 crore Deal
New Delhi: Blackstone is now negotiating to acquire a 20% stake in Haldiram’s snacks business, valuing the popular Indian brand at $8 billion, according to…
View More Blackstone Eyes: 20% Stake in Haldiram’s Snacks Business at $8 Billion Valuation