Over 11,000 kgs of adulterated, expired spices seized in Hyderabad
Over 11,000 kg of various spices, including chilli powder mixed with sawdust, were among the adulterated food products seized following raids at two units here, police said. Two persons were apprehended in connection with food adulteration and misbranding, the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate said in a post on ‘X’. Malkajgiri Police Commissioner B Sumathi said the […]
Himachal govt bans sale of non-dairy paneer
The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday prohibited the sale, purchase, storage and supply of non-dairy paneer or analogue paneer which does not comply with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The order came amid reports of widespread sales of analogue or non-dairy paneer in the markets. Instead of milk, non-dairy paneer is made using […]
Govt caps sugar stock for bulk consumers ahead of festival season
The Centre imposed a stockholding limit on bulk consumers of sugar, amid concerns over rising prices due to tight supplies ahead of the festival season. Food Minister Pralhad Joshi, in a social media, announced that bulk consumers using more than 10 tonnes of sugar a month will not be allowed to hold stock beyond what […]
Hershey targets the health-conscious with savoury Halloween snacks
Halloween trick-or-treating could be less sugary than usual this year as ‌consumers look for healthier snacks and candy companies such as Hershey, opens new tab, the United States’ biggest chocolate-maker, adapt their product offerings. Fuelled by GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and a growing focus on health, eating habits are changing, leading the makers of sweet and […]
Tetra Pak convenes industry leaders and policymakers to advance dialogue on strengthening India’s Food Security
Tetra Pak, a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, successfully convened a leadership workshop on ‘Strengthening Food Security for a Growing India’ in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) and Primus Partners in Delhi, India. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, research institutions, multilateral organizations, and development partners to […]
