| Date | Title | Description |
| 12.08.2026 | India's "100%" Purity Battle: Dabur vs. Food Regulator Escalates | India's FSSAI banned Dabur products with "100%" claims, citing misleading advertising. Dabur challenged the order in Delhi High Court, alleging bias and a lack of due process. The court stayed the ban, emphasizing the right to a h... |
| 11.08.2026 | Unmarked recycled bottles, artificial flavouring, scotch maturation claims: Why Diageo India brands are facing scrutiny | Diageo India, which is already dealing with regulatory hurdles over accusations of the company adding misleading labels to its products and adding artificial flavours to some rum and whisky brands, has now landed in more trouble, with regul... |
| 10.08.2026 | Dabur challenges FSSAI '100%' ban, alleges bias in Delhi HC; says ₹150 crore inventory at risk: Report | Dabur India has accused the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) of acting in the interests of rival manufacturers by prohibiting the sale of its food products carrying "100%" claims, saying the order has put inven... |
| 06.08.2026 | Dabur India moves court against FSSAI’s prohibition order | - |
| 03.08.2026 | United Spirits moves Bombay HC over FSSAI flavouring order | New Delhi: United Spirits Ltd, maker of McDowell's No.1, Royal Challenge, Antiquity Blue and Signature whisky, has moved the Bombay High Court against an order by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) restricting the sale... |
| 27.07.2026 | FSSAI orders Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster to drop ‘energy drink’ label from high-caffeine products | India's food safety regulator has directed beverage manufacturers to stop using the term "energy drink" on the labels of high-caffeine beverages, a move that has faced opposition from major companies, including Pepsi, Red Bull, Mo... |
| 11.07.2026 | Swiggy Instamart Receives 9 FSSAI Notices Over Alleged Sale Of Expired Products | SUMMARY
FSSAI has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following consumer complaints over alleged delivery of expired, spoiled and contaminated food product
The development came a day after Swiggy disclosed that it had received a separat... |
| 02.07.2026 | ShimlaRed Strengthens India's Food Manufacturing Industry with Premium Ready-to-Eat and Ready-to-Coo | ShimlaRed is redefining convenience food with authentic Indian flavours, advanced retort technology, and global-quality manufacturing standards.
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India – July 2, 2026 – ShimlaRed, one of India's emerging food manufa... |
| 22.06.2026 | CCPA Slaps Fine On Storia Over Misleading ‘100%’ Claims | SUMMARY
CCPA fines Storia and Mrs. Bectors ₹1 Lakh each over misleading "100%" claims and orders their removal
Storia's "100%" product and health claims were found misleading due to reconstituted ingredients and lack of ... |
| 15.06.2026 | FSSAI Pulls Up Storia, Troovy, Others Over Misleading Ads | SUMMARY
FSSAI flagged 15 food brands, including Storia, Two Brothers Organic Farms, PLAN B, The Health Factory and Troovy, over misleading claims
The regulator said claims such as "healthy", "organic", "zero maida&q... |
| 01.06.2026 | Anveshan bags Rs 150 Cr funding led by Vertex Ventures | Anveshan, a clean-label food brand built around traditional nutrition, has raised Rs 150 crore in a Series B round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India.
The round also drew support from the International Finance Corporation, wh... |
| 07.05.2026 | Inside India newsletter: Social media is reshaping the world’s fastest-growing market for global brands | Monday - Friday, 11:00 - 12:00 SIN/HK | 0500 - 06:00 CET
Viral social media content has raised awareness around food safety and mislabeling in India.
Celebrity endorsement-driven brand trust has shifted to community-verified trust.
More tha... |
| 16.03.2026 | FSSAI approves 17 r-PET manufacturing facilities : APR Bharat | - |
| 19.01.2026 | Chemco Group Commissions Rs. 125 Crore rPET Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling Facility in Gujarat | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Chemco Group, one of India’s leading plastic packaging manufacturers, has commissioned a state-of-the-art food-grade rPET recycling facility in Sanand, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in the country’s transitio... |
| 11.12.2025 | Eggoz Refutes Allegations Of Cancer-Linked Contaminants In Its Eggs | SUMMARY
CEO Negi reiterated that the company conducts quality checks every 2–3 months to maintain standards
Sharing a report, the founder said that the startup’s eggs contain “no banned materials, no pesticides, no heavy metals, and nothing... |
| 17.11.2025 | World Spice Organisation Concludes 4th Edition of the National Spice Conference 2025 | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
The World Spice Organisation (WSO), the not-for-profit technical partner of the All India Spices Exporters Forum committed to advancing food safety and sustainability in the spice industry, has successfully con... |
| 13.07.2025 | Food businesses asked by FSSAI not to file false, misleading annual returns | - |
| 13.05.2025 | SGT University Champions the Future of Food Science with National Summit on Innovations and Technology | Gurugram, Haryana, India
SGT University’s Faculty of Allied Health Sciences set a new benchmark in academic and industry collaboration by hosting the prestigious National Summit on “Food Innovations & Technology: Bridging Present Challe... |
| 27.04.2025 | The Digital Renaissance: India’s Journey Towards an AI-Powered Future | India stands at the crossroads of a digital renaissance. The nation is not merely upgrading its technology; it is reimagining governance and public services through the lens of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud sovereignty, and cybersecur... |
| 25.04.2025 | How AI, Cloud Sovereignty, and Cybersecurity are Transforming Governance and Public Services "What we're trying to build isn't just an AI infrastructure—it's a collaborative ecosystem. Government... | As India navigates the next frontier of its digital journey, the country's focus is turning from infrastructure creation to intelligent transformation—leveraging AI, cloud sovereignty, and cybersecurity not just as tools, but as pillars of ... |
| 01.04.2025 | 206 cases against import of substandard goods booked by DRI, customs till Feb this fiscal | New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) A total of 206 cases against import of substandard goods violating intellectual property rights, Bureau of Indian Standards, and FSSAI norms, valued at ₹206.62 crore, have been booked by Directorate of Revenue Intelli... |
| 21.03.2025 | Sirsa meets CTI officials, discusses reforms, new food policy | New Delhi, Mar 21 (PTI) Delhi's Food and Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa met officials from the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) to discuss key reforms, including a new food policy, cloud kitchen regulations, and streamlining mul... |
| 16.02.2025 | Madhya Pradesh’s new logistics policy will improve supply efficiency, attract investors: Yadav | Bhopal, Feb 16 (PTI) The Madhya Pradesh government's new logistics policy will strengthen the state's economy and attract investors in the upcoming global investors summit (GIS), Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Sunday.
Invest Madhya Prad... |
| 04.02.2025 | Plan is to create separate agency to implement BharatTradeNet: DGFT | New Delhi, Feb 4 (PTI) The Budget announcement to set up BharatTradeNet as a unified platform for trade documentation and financing solutions is an ambitious proposal and there is a plan to create a not-for-profit company to implement this ... |
| 24.01.2025 | Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Foods recalls 4 tonnes of red chilli powder. Here’s why | Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved Group's Patanjali Foods Limited recalled a specific batch of packed red chilli powder weighing four tonnes from the Indian market as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) flagged non-conf... |
| 18.01.2025 | California Walnuts: The Fresh Crop Has Arrived in India = Wellness Within | New Delhi, Delhi, India
The much-awaited fresh crop of California walnuts has arrived in India, bringing with it the promise of unparalleled quality and flavor. Sun-ripened to perfection under California’s ideal natural conditions, these wa... |
| 13.12.2024 | Nestle’s baby products in compliance with regulations: Health Minister | Taking cognisance of the report released by Swiss NGO Public Eye which raised concerns regarding levels of “added sugar” in Nestle’s baby food brand Cerelac in India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested baby food... |
| 10.12.2024 | India Takes a Bite: The Rise of Cultivated Meat | In a bustling Mumbai venue, the future of food took center stage. Biokraft Foods, a fledgling biotech startup, hosted India’s inaugural public tasting of cultivated meat. This event was not just a showcase; it was a declaration. A declarati... |
| 09.12.2024 | Biokraft Foods Debuts Cultivated Chicken at India’s First-Ever Public Tasting for Cultivated Meat | Biotech startup Biokraft Foods hosted India’s first formal tasting event for a cultivated meat product in Mumbai, India, last week.
Over 30 representatives from key organizations, including PETA India, GFI India, Chamber for Advancement of ... |
| 18.11.2024 | World Spice Organisation Concludes 3rd Edition of the National Spice Conference 2024 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Conference was attended by 400 delegates, including 150 farmers
Spice exports contribute around 9.13% of agricultural exports in 2023-24
The World Spice Organisation (WSO), the not-for-profit technical partner of A... |
| 04.11.2024 | Zomato CEO Clarifies After ‘Future Dated’ Mushrooms Found At Hyderabad Warehouse | SUMMARY
Goyal pointed out that the incorrect packing date was a manual typing error on the vendor's part
In a post on X, Goyal acknowledged that FSSAI team identified 90 packets of button mushrooms with incorrect packaging dates
He emphasis... |
| 04.10.2024 | Tirupati laddus case: SC forms SIT with CBI in it, says step taken to assuage feelings of devotees world-wide | The Supreme Court on Friday constituted an “independent” five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) consisting of two Central Bureau Investigation officers to replace the one formed by the Andhra Pradesh government to probe Chief Minister... |
| 25.07.2024 | Tesla's Tumble: The Electric Giant Faces a Storm**
** | ** Tesla, once the undisputed king of electric vehicles (EVs), is now grappling with a tempest of challenges. The latest earnings report paints a stark picture. A 45% drop in net income for the second quarter of 2024 has sent shockwaves thr... |
| 25.07.2024 | What India’s 2024 Budget Means for Climate Change and the Future of Food and Agriculture | 5 Mins Read India has released its annual Budget this week, with a climate finance taxonomy and spending on resilient crop varieties among the key takeaways for climate change and agriculture.
This week, Indian finance minister Nirmala Sith... |
| 08.07.2024 | Payal Rohatgi: I am looking for angel investors to scale up my 'Healthy Hustle' The celebrated actress and Bigg Boss famed Payal Rohatgi ventured into her entrepreneur project Healthy Hustle along wit... | One of the common elements between an actor and a sports star is fitness, which comes not only from regular exercise but also from a healthy eating habit. It is not surprising then that actress Payal Rohatgi and celebrated gold medalist wre... |
| 24.06.2024 | MC Exclusive: FSSAI calls for strict compliance of food safety protocols after alarming contamination reports | Despite these stringent measures, the persistence of such incidents raises serious concerns about the integrity of the food supply chain.
India has been rocked by a series of shocking discoveries in its food products, exposing a grim realit... |
| 21.06.2024 | Gautam Buddha University and Compass Group India Celebrate ERC Certification by FSSAI | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
The Gautam Buddha University (GBU), Greater Noida, supported by Chartwells – Compass Group India is proud to announce its esteemed recognition of the Eat Right Campus (ERC) Certification by the Food Safet... |
| 29.05.2024 | New Study Reveals Majority of Indians Prioritize Nutrition Over Taste, Surpassing Global Average | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Based on a recent survey of urban Indian consumers:
Nine out of 10 consumers are searching for protein-rich food compared to seven out of 10 global shoppers.
The top four qualities consumers look for when buying s... |
| 27.05.2024 | Incubate & Commercialise: Two New Alternative Protein Centres Signal Industry’s Potential in India | 5 Mins Read In the last week, two new centres dedicated to smart proteins have opened in Bengaluru, India, aimed at incubating alternative protein startups and helping them manufacture and commercialise their products.
India has the third-l... |
| 21.05.2024 | FSSAI finds no traces of ethylene oxide in MDH, Everest spice samples | - |
| 18.05.2024 | FSSAI asks traders, not to use banned 'calcium carbide' for fruit ripening | - |
| 16.05.2024 | Celebrating The Goodness of Walnuts | Delhi, India
Despite three months of scorching heat, summer is full of reasons to celebrate. From the beautiful sunshine, the temptation of seasonal fruits and vegetables, and, of course, international and national food days to keep you in ... |
| 04.05.2024 | FSSAI relaxed pesticide norms in April, allowing 10x more residue in spices | - |
| 03.05.2024 | Dabur India says Badshah Masala products are in compliance with domestic and international norms | Dabur India has said that Badshah Masala’s spice products comply with FSSAI norms for the domestic market, and international export consignments are screened by the Spice Board of India. It added that spice products for international market... |
| 02.05.2024 | FSSAI to launch quality check of food items like dairy products, spices | - |
| 29.04.2024 | Nestle India says allegations of racial stereotypes are untrue, added sugar levels in Cerelac below FSSAI standards | Nestle India on Monday said that its baby food brand Cerelac is in compliance with the country’s local food laws with “added sugar” levels being “much lower” than permissible upper limit set by the FSSAI.
The company emphasised that the all... |
| 25.04.2024 | FSSAI collects samples of Nestle Cerelac's baby cereals amid sugar row | - |
| 25.04.2024 | FSSAI commissions nationwide quality check on MDH, Everest products | - |
| 21.04.2024 | Packaged food companies could shift to more transparency, healthier food options | Organised packaged food players are feeling the heat on their health claims, product formulations and nutrition levels on the back of concerns raised by public health advocates, social media influencers and users in recent times. Experts sa... |
| 19.04.2024 | Nestle issue: Govt asks FSSAI to look into composition of Cerelac | The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has written to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), raising concerns regarding the claims made by Swiss NGO Public Eye regarding “added sugar” in Nestle India’s infant cereals sold in In... |
| 19.04.2024 | FSSAI to probe composition of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals sold in India | - |
| 18.04.2024 | Food safety body to look into Swiss NGO Public Eye’s claims on ‘added sugar’ in Nestle’s infant cereal products | The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is learnt to have taken cognisance of a report released by Swiss NGO Public Eye that accuses Nestle of adding sugar to its infant cereal products sold under brand Cerelac in India. So... |
| 03.04.2024 | FSSAI Asks Ecommerce Firms To Stop Misuse of Health & Energy Drink Tags | SUMMARY
According to the food regulatory body, India’s food laws don’t define ‘health drink’, while the label ‘energy drink’ refers to some specific water-based flavoured drinks in both carbonated and non-carbonated categories
The body has ... |
| 02.04.2024 | Results preview: IT firms may report muted Q4 growth, eyes on FY25 guidance | With the last quarter of 2023-24 (FY24) expected to have been soft owing to lower discretionary spend and macro uncertainty, many are hoping FY25 will be a year of recovery for the information-technology (IT) industry.
The fourth quarter, J... |
| 13.03.2024 | Biokraft Foods Partners with ICAR-DCFR for Cultivated Trout Products in India | Indian cultivated meat startup Biokraft Foods has announced a strategic collaboration with ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research (DCFR) to create cultivated snow and rainbow trout products — two species that hold significant comm... |
| 08.03.2024 | India to Set Regulatory Framework to Move Forward Cultivated Meat & Seafood | As reported by the Good Food Institute, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is setting a regulatory framework for the approval of cell-based foods, including cultivated meat and seafood.
The development of regulations b... |
| 29.01.2024 | India’s Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Launches Pioneering Project to Cultivate Fish | India’s Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has launched a pioneering project to cultivate fish, reports The New Indian Express.
The CMFRI, a leading tropical marine research organization, aims to leverage cellular agricultu... |
| 13.10.2023 | Smart Protein India: 7 Key Takeaways From GFI India’s First State of the Industry Report | 10 Mins Read Alt-protein think tank the Good Food Institute (GFI) India has just released its first State of the Industry report for the country and by all accounts, there is much to be optimistic about. We break down the seven key highligh... |
| 16.05.2023 | Here's Why Your Body Deserves a Handful of California Walnuts Everyday | New Delhi, Delhi, India
On National Walnut Day, we talk about the powerful health benefits of our favorite nuts and why you must ‘Think California’ when you ‘Think Walnuts’.
A Handful of Walnuts
Since the 1950s, May 17 is celebrated as Nati... |
| 02.09.2022 | Cloud Kitchen Can Supply Products To Innumerable Brands: FSSAI | FSSAI’s comments come after a report which revealed that a single person was running 200 brands each on Swiggy and Zomato from two cloud kitchens
According to a report, many brands being run had names similar to those of popular brands
FSSA... |
| 27.07.2022 | Bollywood Actress Shilpa Shetty Invests In D2C Nutraceutical Brands-Fast&Up, Chicnutrix | The investment will help Fast&Up and Chicnutrix to promote their brands in urban and rural markets of India
Fast&Up and Chicnutrix’s parent company Fullife Healthcare has a presence in India and across 21 international markets inclu... |
| 27.07.2022 | Shilpa Shetty Invests In D2C Nutraceutical Brands-Fast&Up, Chicnutrix | Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has made an undisclosed investment in D2C nutraceutical brands- Fast&Up and Chicnutrix. Both of these brands are operated by their parent company Fullife Healthcare.
With this deal, the Bollywood actress ... |
| 18.07.2022 | India Introduces First Ever Regulations For Vegan Food | For the first time, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued regulations for vegan food, setting out the requirements that plant-based products must meet and how they can be labelled.
Under the new rules, vegan fo... |
| 20.06.2022 | Here's Why Yoga and California Walnuts Deserves to be your Health Essentials | New Delhi, Delhi, India
Amid hectic work schedules, tentative vacay plans, and the never-ending to-do list that's lingering on us, you'd agree that we are all doing the best we can to live the fullest and stay fit in our small but unique wa... |
| 16.06.2022 | FSSAI Asks Swiggy And Zomato To Add Food Nutritional Info On Their Platforms | Food delivery platforms have to ensure that their business partners that run over 10 food outlets and have an annual gross revenue of over 20 Cr have applied for a central (food) license
Further, food aggregators will have to do menu labeli... |
| 04.03.2021 | VC Q&A: Why India’s rural development bank invested in an online butcher’s $15m fundraise | Last month, TenderCuts — an online grocer selling high-end meat and seafood — raised $15 million funding from Mumbai-based private equity firm Paragon Partners and NABVENTURES, the VC arm of India’s state-owned National Bank for Agriculture... |
| - | Zomato, Swiggy To Show Proof Of The Pudding As FSSAI Reviews Delisting Progress From October | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the food safety regulator of the country, will start reviewing the progress made by online food delivery platforms, including Zomato and Swiggy, in delisting non-licensed restaurants and... |
| - | News Roundup: 11 Indian Startup News Stories That You Don’t Want To Miss This Week [08-13 October] | We bring to you the latest dope of Indian startup news stories of the week. This week was a turbulent one for online food ordering and delivering companies.
Earlier this week, foodtech Unicorn Swiggy and digital payment app FreeCharge have ... |
| - | FSSAI’s New Rules For Ecommerce Likely To Pinch D2C Dairy Alternative Brands | India’s food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed all ecommerce platforms to delist non-dairy and plant-based products which are being categorised under dairy products and being sold on their respect... |
| - | Healthcare And Nutraceutical Products Maker Fullife Raises $22 Mn To Accelerate Growth Of Its D2C Brands | Nutrition supplements player Fullife Healthcare has raised its Series C funding of $22 Mn from Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia (MSPEA) to accelerate the growth of its flagship D2C brands Fast&Up and Chicnutrix.
The funding will help ... |
| - | Amazon Alexa Gets ‘Eat Right’ App Developed By FSSAI | Indian food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has tied up with the internet giant Amazon to launch an ‘Eat Right’ quiz on Alexa Skill Store. This quiz is part of FSSAI’s Eat Right India campaign aimed to improve... |
| - | Major Foodtech Players Delist Nearly 5K Restaurants Adhering To FSSAI Orders | The results of the review conducted by Indian food safety regulator, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), showed that nearly 5K restaurants have been delisted by 10 online food delivery platforms including Zomato, Swiggy, U... |
| - | Actor Varun Dhawan Invests In Nutraceutical Startup Fast&Up | Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has invested an undisclosed amount in D2C nutraceutical brand Fast&Up.
In a statement, Fast&Up said that it aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities and scale up globally and intends to enter newer cat... |
