Category: Edible Oil

In a bid to boost transparency, curb hoarding, and ensure fair pricing, the Government of India has notified the 2025 Vegetable Oil Products, Production and Availability…

View More Centre Tightens Vegetable Oil Norms with New VOPPA Regulation Order

The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA) has urged the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)…

View More SEA Calls on Regulators to Tackle Misinformation on Refined Oils Circulating on Social Media

The Union government is set to introduce a new regulatory framework for vegetable oil products aimed at modernizing standards, enhancing transparency, and leveraging technology, Food…

View More Govt to Notify New Regulations for Vegetable Oil Products Next Week: Food Secretary

Basmati rice giant KRBL Ltd has entered the edible oil segment with its newly launched India Gate Uplife range, aiming to tap into India’s growing…

View More KRBL Eyes Rs. 300 Crore from Health-Focused Blended Oils Under ‘India Gate Uplife’ Brand

Industry body flags deceptive packaging in non-standard grammage packs; seeks uniformity for transparency and fair trade. Leading players in India’s cooking oil sector are urging…

View More Cooking Oil Companies Urge Govt to Mandate Litre-Based Packaging to Curb Consumer Confusion

In a significant step toward enhancing India’s self-reliance in edible oil production, Patanjali Group has received 1.5 million high-yield palm oil seeds from Malaysia’s Sawit…

View More Patanjali Boosts Palm Oil Mission with 1.5 million Seed Deal from Malaysia’s Sawit Kinabalu

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has directed edible oil industry associations and stakeholders to immediately pass on the benefits of the…

View More Govt Asks Edible Oil Industry to Lower Prices After Duty Cuts to Tackle Food Inflation

Marico has forayed into the cold-pressed edible oil category with the launch of Saffola Cold Pressed Oils, aiming to bolster its health-focused product portfolio amid…

View More Marico Enters Cold-Pressed Oil Segment with Saffola, Targets Health-Conscious Consumers

In a significant move to support domestic edible oil refiners, the Government of India has slashed the basic customs duty on crude palm oil, crude…

View More Govt Slashes Import Duty on Crude Edible Oils to Boost Local Refiners, Curb Refined Imports

India must embrace genetically modified (GM) edible oil crops to achieve self-sufficiency and reduce its import dependence, said Niti Aayog member and noted agriculture economist…

View More Niti Aayog Member Urges GM Edible Oils for Self-Reliance, Seeks Clear Labelling