Seafood exports, specialty chemicals stocks zoom 20 pc on India-US trade deal “

Shares of Seafood exports and specialty chemicals-related companies jumped 20 per cent after India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will reduce the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent. From the seafood exports pack, Avanti Feeds and Apex Frozen Foods surged […]
L Catterton gets CCI clearance to acquire stake in Haldiram Snacks Food

The proposed combination entails an acquisition of certain shareholding (on a fully diluted basis) of Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited (Target) by L Catterton India Fund (Acquirer). The Acquirer is a scheme of L Catterton India Trust, a Category II Alternative Investment Fund, which is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The […]
HCCB strengthens core leadership to drive strategic evolution

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, today announced a series of senior leadership appointments across key functions such as supply chain, commercial operations, people and transformation. The moves underscore HCCB’s continued focus on strengthening organisational capability, enhancing execution excellence, and driving long-term sustainable growth. The leadership appointments include Avinash Kant Kumar […]
FSSAI launches comprehensive online training programme on food safety risk assessment

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), launched a Comprehensive Online Training Programme on Food Safety Risk Assessment, along with a dedicated digital training portal, marking a significant milestone in strengthening India’s science-based food regulatory framework. Formally inaugurated by Shri Rajit Punhani, Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI, it is the first-of-its-kind pilot training programme […]
Chirag Paswan calls for countering misinformation on Processed Foods

The Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Shri Chirag Paswan, today chaired the second meeting of the Committee constituted to counter misleading publicity related to processed foods, held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The meeting was attended by committee members, senior officials, industry leaders and representatives of industry associations. Addressing the participants, the […]
Tastepoint by IFF predicts ten flavor trends for 2026

Tastepoint by IFF (NYSE: IFF), a leader in innovative flavor creations and taste solutions, has identified ten flavors expected to shape the North American food and beverage landscape in 2026. These predictions spotlight flavors anticipated to trend in retail, food service and beyond throughout the coming year. “To continue delivering product development solutions that meet […]