On September 6, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Greater Mumbai office organized an awareness programme targeting sweets manufacturers, retailers, and mawa manufacturers in…
View More FDA Mumbai Conducts Awareness Programme for Sweets Manufacturers Ahead of Festival Season
ITC Foods is making a strategic shift by launching a new range of health-oriented products specifically designed for consumers aged 45 and above. Traditionally known…
View More ITC Targets 45+ Demographic with New Health-Focused Food Line
The government is preparing to take action against restaurants that have failed to disclose nutritional information, including carbohydrate, protein, and sugar content, on their menus—a…
View More Government to Crack Down on Restaurants for Lack of Nutritional Information
The environmental NGO Toxics Link, based in New Delhi, conducted a recent study that revealed the presence of microplastics in several popular salt and sugar…
View More Microplastics Detected in Indian Salt and Sugar Brands: A Growing Global Concern
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has invested ₹734 crore in its newly formed joint venture (JV) with Nestlé India, named Dr Reddy’s and Nestlé Health Science. Dr…
View More Dr Reddy’s Invests ₹734 Crore in Joint Venture with Nestlé India
As consumers increasingly demand healthier products, Nestlé has been actively improving the ingredients in its offerings. However, the company remains cautious about altering the taste…
View More Nestlé Introduces Technology to Cut Fat in Dairy Ingredients
The toxic chemicals and inks used in printing newspapers can leach into food, potentially leading to severe health issues such as cancer. This is particularly…
View More Say NO to Food Wrapped in Newspapers for Better Health
Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera or winter cherry, may be a powerful anti-aging ingredient by boosting immune system function and providing antioxidant benefits, according…
View More Ashwagandha Shows Potential as Anti-Aging Ingredient, Improving Immune Function and Acting as Antioxidant
A pioneering food safety system, initially piloted in north-east India following tragic child fatalities associated with food and waterborne illnesses, has shown promising results, prompting…
View More New Indian Food Safety Initiative Poised for Nationwide Implementation
Zydus Wellness is planning to expand the reach of its Glucon-D brand. This expansion targets the electrolyte energy ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage sector with the introduction…
View More Zydus Wellness is set to expand its brand, Glucon-D