Sales of chocolates, candies, toffees, and chewing gum bars slowed significantly in India during FY24, impacting growth for major players such as Mondelez, Perfetti Van…
View More Inflation Bites: Rising Prices Slow Down India’s Chocolate and Candy Sales
Indian consumers are increasingly embracing healthier alternatives, particularly in the snacking segment. The rise of “Better-for-You” (BFY) brands is a testament to this shift, driven by health-conscious…
View More “The Better-for-You Snacking Wave: India Says No to Maida”
The government’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the food processing industry has created over 2.89 lakh jobs as of October 31, 2024, according to the…
View More India’s Food Processing PLI Scheme Creates 2.89 Lakh Jobs, Attracts ₹8,910 Crore in Investments
Coca-Cola has announced new packaging sustainability goals for 2035, revising earlier targets set under its World Without Waste initiative. The updated strategy focuses on two primary areas:…
View More Coca-Cola Revises Sustainability Goals, Sets New Packaging Targets for 2035
The Indian Beverage Association (IBA) has raised concerns about the potential Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate hike on aerated drinks, currently taxed at 40% (28% GST…
View More Indian Beverage Association Calls Taxation a “Bottleneck at All Levels”
In a groundbreaking move, Saudi Arabia has launched Milaf Cola, the world’s first soft drink made exclusively from dates. Developed by Thurath Al-Madina, a subsidiary of the…
View More Saudi Arabia Unveils Milaf Cola: The World’s First Date-Based Soft Drink
ITC has announced plans to significantly scale up its agricultural initiatives, targeting an increase in Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to 4,000 over the next four…
View More ITC to Expand Farmer Network to 4,000 FPOs, Targets 10 Million Farmers by 2029
Cargill, the world’s largest private company, has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by 5%, cutting approximately 8,000 jobs. The move follows a rare…
View More Cargill to Cut 8,000 Jobs as Profit Declines
This World Soil Day highlights the urgent need to address India’s soil health crisis, a cornerstone of agriculture and food security. With over 50% of…
View More World Soil Day 2024: A Call to Restore India’s Soil Health
A recent study has explored the use of nano-urea in growing wheat, a key crop for India’s food supply. The research, conducted at ICAR-IARI from…
View More Nano-Urea: Can It Transform Indian Farming?