Bayer to invest Rs 200 Crore in Karnataka; MoU signed
German multinational Bayer Science and Innovation will invest Rs 200 crore to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Bengaluru. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government on Friday in the presence of Large and Medium Industries Minister M B Patil. The MoU was signed by Industries Department Principal Secretary S […]
WHO opens consultation on integrated profiling model to inform UPF regulation
The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced its proposed Integrated Nutrient and Food Profiling Model during the 45th Session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU), on 2 November 2026, launching a public consultation on an approach intended to support regulatory interventions aimed at preventing obesity and diet-related non-communicable […]
Barry Callebaut launches Flavourcode™ , opening a new chapter in chocolate flavor innovation
Zurich/ Switzerland, October 28, 2026 – Barry Callebaut has today unveiled Flavourcode™, a proprietary approach to cocoa fermentation, designed to create distinctive natural flavor profiles and reproduce them consistently, from artisan kitchens to future food-manufacturing applications. Cocoa characteristics naturally vary between origins, harvests, and seasons. Barry Callebaut’s end-to-end expertise across cocoa and chocolate allows us […]
Nationwide food safety drive: FSSAI seizes 3,280 tn of banned products worth Rs 82 cr
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has seized 3,280 tonnes of ‘banned and non-compliant’ food products worth Rs 82 crore during its nationwide inspection drive, which began on September 1 to check for adulteration during the festive season. Acting against food safety violations, the FSSAI cancelled 52 licences, suspended 1,133 licences, and […]
