Govt targets 25 pc food processing level by 2031; mulls policy measure to boost investment
Food Processing Secretary Avinash Joshi said the ministry has set a target to increase the food processing level to 25 per cent by 2031 from 17 per cent in 2023 and hinted that it would announce some policy initiative to boost investments in the sector for achieving this goal. Addressing a conference organised by industry […]
FSSAI asks food industry to ensure quality, transparent communication with consumers
Food regulator FSSAI asked the industry to fully comply with its regulations, strengthen quality assurance system, adopt digital traceability and communicate transparently with consumers, amid rising complaints on social media platforms. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) also said it will adopt a strong digital traceability system to address any foodborne illness […]
India adopts Codex standards for 3 food products
India achieved a significant milestone in international food standard-setting with the adoption of three Codex standards for large cardamom, coriander and vanilla at the Forty-Ninth Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 6 to 10 July 2026. The Commission also accepted India’s request to serve as Co-Chair of a newly […]
McCain Foods launches expands Potato farming with AI insights
McCain Foods today announced the launch of a new grower pilot program, supported by Ceres AI, focused on improving field-level visibility, decision-making, and coordination across its North American potato supply. The program gives McCain teams and growers a shared, consistent view of crop performance throughout the season, using data-driven insights to help identify variability earlier […]
Chatha Foods introduces Unifayre Foods as its new brand identity
Chatha Foods Limited (CFL), one of India’s leading food processing companies and a trusted partner to global quick service restaurant (QSR) brands, today unveiled Unifayre Foods as its new customer-facing brand identity. The launch of Unifayre Foods marks the next phase of the company’s business journey, bringing together its expanded capabilities in food processing, product […]
India aims for FMD-free status in nine states within two years, eyes Europe’s dairy market
India is targeting foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) free status in at least nine states over the next two years, a step the government hopes will finally open the door to Europe’s dairy market that has remained largely out of reach for the world’s biggest milk producer. Speaking at the 98th foundation day of the Indian Council […]
