Mah FDA bans sale of processed and packaged foods, high-fat drinks near premises of schools
Maharashtra FDA has banned the sale of processed and packaged foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt within 50 metres of school compounds, and the order will be implemented strictly, FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said on Wednesday. He said every school kitchen operator and food supplier to schools should have licenses under food […]
Assam exports first Intl. consignment of Purabi ice cream to Bhutan
Marking a significant milestone for Assam’s dairy sector and the North Eastern Region’s processed food exports, the first international consignment of 5,627 litres of Purabi Ice Cream was exported from Assam to Bhutan, opening new avenues for value-added dairy exports from the region. The export consignment was flagged off by Chief Minister of Assam, Dr […]
Oreo maker Mondelez beats second-quarter estimates on steady demand
Cadbury parent Mondelez International beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for biscuits and chocolates in key markets, as well as higher pricing. Its shares rose nearly 2% in extended trading, after the company also raised its annual organic revenue growth forecast. Pricing in North America, its […]
McVitie’s owner sets 2030 target to double sales of products with a better nutritional balance
The company behind McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker has pledged to double the volume of products it sells with lower levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat, and higher levels of nutrients such as fibre and protein, by 2030. Snacking giant, pladis, said it would achieve the target by improving existing recipes without compromising taste, launching […]
