Chirag Paswan Raises Alarm Over Processed Food ‘False Narrative’ By Influencers
The Union Minister says that this trend is harmful to the industry’s development and calls for a collective effort to counter the narrative
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Processed Foods’ Share In Agri-food Exports Rises To Over 20%
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 9, 2026
The share of processed food exports in agri-food exports has increased substantially from 13.7 per cent in 2014-15 to 20.4 per cent in 2024-25
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Survey Reveals Surge In Spending On Paan, Tobacco Over Past Decade
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- March 4, 2024
The latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2022-23 indicates a notable rise in the consumption of paan, tobacco, and intoxicants over the past decade, with people allocating a larger portion of their income to these products. The survey, conducted by the National Sample Survey Office from August 2022 to July 2023, reveals that in rural areas, […]
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Indians Spending Less On Food, More On Discretionary Items: Survey
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 26, 2024
The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey reveals a shift in spending patterns among Indians, with a decrease in expenditure on essential staples like rice and wheat and an increase in discretionary items such as processed foods, along with durable goods like televisions and refrigerators. According to the data, average rural consumer spending has surged to Rs […]