In a significant tax ruling, the Supreme Court of India has held that Rooh Afza, manufactured by Hamdard Laboratories, qualifies as a fruit drink under…
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Ministerial Panel to Review GM Mustard as India Reconsiders Stance on Engineered Food Crops
A panel of senior Union ministers is set to review the future of a genetically modified (GM) variety of rapeseed — locally known as mustard…
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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…
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Govt Reinstates Full RoDTEP Benefits for Agri, Food Exports After One-Day Rollback
The Centre has restored full benefits under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for agriculture and processed food exports, just…
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Zomato, Swiggy Clock Over 20% Growth in Q3 as Food Delivery Demand Rebounds
India’s online food delivery sector regained momentum in the October–December quarter, with market leaders Zomato and Swiggy reporting gross order value (GOV) growth of over…
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Nepal Emerges as a Major Soy Oil Supplier to India Amid Duty-Free Window Under SAFTA
Nepal’s soybean oil exports to India surged more than tenfold in 2025, propelled by duty-free access under the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA), significantly…
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AISEF, ESA Ink Pact to Tighten Food Safety Norms in India–EU Spice Trade
In a significant step toward strengthening regulatory compliance and food safety standards, the All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF) and the European Spice Association (ESA)…
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Coca-Cola India brings back Rimzim Jeera with high-energy nostalgia campaign
Coca-Cola India has reintroduced its cult-favourite Rimzim Jeera through a bold campaign celebrating the beverage’s distinctive, homegrown identity. Centered on the tagline “Jeere mein heera,…
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Heritage Foods pushes quality-first message, rejects claims linked to ghee controversy
Heritage Foods Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to stringent quality standards while underscoring its role in supporting dairy farmers across the country, according to the…
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FCI signs five-year rice supply pact with World Food Programme to support global food security
India has taken another step towards strengthening global food security with the signing of a long-term rice supply agreement between the Food Corporation of India…
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