U.S. FDA expands permitted uses of spirulina-based blue colors following GNT’s petition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the permitted uses of spirulina extract as a color additive to all foods generally, supporting broader use of natural blues across the U.S. food industry. Spirulina extract was the first natural blue color additive approved for food use in the United States. Its permitted uses have […]
Barry Callebaut maps post-crisis growth in chocolate confectionery trends report
Powered by our new Future of Taste trends framework, the report reveals the innovation trends and consumer shifts set to shape the future of taste within the chocolate confectionery category. ● Built on extensive quantitative and qualitative studies, the report identifies the key consumer trends shifts shaping the future of chocolate confectionery. ● With consumers […]
NIFTEM centres of excellence supporting food safety and quality assurance
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Infrastructure (FSQAI) is a component scheme under PMKSY aimed at strengthening and expanding the network of NABL-accredited food testing laboratories by providing financial assistance for setting up food testing labs. The scheme will play a critical role in closing quality and compliance gaps across the food testing ecosystem by significantly […]
MoFPI impact of PLI scheme in boosting processing capacity for millet based products
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is implementing the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) for a period from FY 2021-22 to FY 2026-27. One component of the scheme focuses on Millet-Based Products, with an outlay of Rs. 800 crores. This component was launched keeping in view International Year of […]
RCPL acquired majority stake in Australia’s popular ‘Better-For-You’ beverage
Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has acquired majority stake in Australia’s popular ‘Better-For-You’ beverage business Goodness Group Global Pty. Ltd. (GGG). The landmark deal marks RCPL’s entry into the burgeoning consumer goods market in Australia, while reaffirming its commitment to deliver the ‘global quality at affordable price’. Under […]
