The price of onions in the national capital on Saturday witnessed a huge increase to almost double the previous price affecting household budgets. Onion traders are putting the blame for the sudden spike in onion prices on a shortage in supply. According to the onion traders, the onions were priced at Rs 25-30 per kg […]
Ice cream is a sweet treat that we all enjoy especially during the summers, as even a single scoop feels like a bowl of heaven to beat the heatwaves. Most of the ice cream brands have reported good sales because of the high demand during summer. However, as winter approaches with the advent of the […]
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has accomplished a remarkable feat by boosting Indian mango exports to the USA by 19 per cent in the fiscal year 2023-24. Efforts of the Indian agricultural sector, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare […]
The festive season is all about fun, food and happiness. Not just households, food business entities also come up with new food menus to increase their revenue and customer demand. Sometimes the hotels and restaurants also bring dedicated menus like for the nine days of Navaratri. The festive season is a joyful days when people […]
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council last week said that it has decided not to impose a tax on Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) at the national level, however, it’s now up to the states whether to tax ENA or not. ENA is an important ingredient used in making alcoholic drinks for human consumption. The […]
PepsiCo Inc (PEP.O) said on Tuesday its intention to implement “modest” price increases next year, despite several prior hikes. The snacks and beverages giant, home to brands like Mirinda and Gatorade, raised its 2023 profit forecast for the third consecutive time as demand remained resilient. PepsiCo’s move amidst growing concerns that frequent price hikes could […]
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has embarked upon a mission to enhance cattle breeds, boost milk production, and augment the population of indigenous cow breeds. Recently, the government prepared a detailed action plan for three pivotal schemes under the Nand Baba Milk Mission, according to which, it would be spending Rs 31 crore […]
India’s food safety regulator and the Tea Board have conducted a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the research associations and growers to review the widespread concern on its quality and safety. The meeting was held in Kolkata on Saturday, according to a press release. CEO, of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India […]
PVR Inox, the multiplex chain, has forged a strategic partnership with Devyani International, the franchisee of Costa Coffee, to offer premium coffee at selected upscale properties. In a regulatory filing, PVR Inox stated, “PVR INOX Ltd has entered into an arrangement with Devyani International Ltd on October 4, 2023, for introducing Costa Coffee’s handcrafted hot […]
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified in a statement that the addition of protein binders or any other additives is not permitted in milk and milk products as specified in Appendix A of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011. Almost every dairy product […]
