Packaged Food Makers

Intensified inspections, licence suspensions and a proposed front-of-pack warning label are putting restaurants and India's more than $100-bn packaged food industry under growing regulatory scrutiny

FSSAI's sweeping crackdown on food companies signals a tougher regulatory era, putting safety, labelling and advertising practices under sharper scrutiny

The company has launched dry dog food combining kibble with freeze-dried chicken chunks as packaged pet food penetration remains at just 7 per cent among pet parents in India

India's push for clearer nutritional warnings has faced resistance from food giants, even as similar companies use prominent labels in overseas markets

Weight-loss drugs are changing what consumers buy, putting protein, fibre, smaller portions and nutrient density at the centre of the next packaged-food opportunity

The Economic Survey 2025-26 has highlighted that sales of UPFs grew over 150 per cent from 2009 to 2023, which is a major contributor to obesity, diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases

The Supreme Court urged FSSAI to evaluate front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods, citing concerns over excessive sugar, fat and sodium and the need to protect public health

Launches snacks, protein bars and noodles under ACME Poshan

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary said Tuesday that the agency would work with the industry to eliminate six synthetic dyes by the end of 2026

Multi-conglomerate ITC on Thursday said it will acquire Sresta Natural Bioproducts, engaged in the manufacturing and sale of organic packaged food products under the 24 Mantra Organic brand, for about Rs 472.50 crore. It has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Sresta Natural Bioproducts Private Limited (SNBPL), ITC said in a regulatory filing. The acquisition is "in line with the strategy to augment the company's future-ready portfolio, the transaction will fortify ITC's presence and market standing in the high growth organic products segment in both Indian and overseas markets," it added. SNBPL's portfolio comprises a wide range of over 100 organic products, spanning branded grocery staples, spices and condiments, edible oils, and beverages, among others. Besides, it has a strong international presence with a deep connection with the Indian diaspora. "The share acquisition is expected to be completed in Q1 of FY 2025-26 or such later date as may be

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India is grappling with severe food price inflation, which accounts for nearly half of the overall consumer price basket, weighing on the country's fast-growing economy

ITC's latest annual report shows that its foods business clocked sales of Rs 17,194.5 crore in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024

The shelves in stores are packed. The options on e-commerce platforms are dizzyingly aplenty. The consumer is spoilt for choice. Which flavour of oats to go for? What packet of chips to pick?

The weak earnings come in face of intense price competition. The company has previously mentioned reducing certain product prices after competitors took advantage of declining raw material expenses

Consolidated net profit stood at Rs 46.62 crore ($5.6 million) for the three months ended Dec. 31, compared with Rs 40.74 crore a year earlier

Packaged foods company says it aims to have more customers with omni-channel approach

The management said that the go-to-market strategy and investments in brands & innovation helped the company register a robust topline growth of 16 per cent YoY

Wipro Consumer Care on Monday announced its entry into the packaged food and spice segment by acquiring Nirapara, one of the largest-selling traditional food brands in Kerala. The deal size was not disclosed by the company. The Wipro group arm has signed a definitive agreement with Nirapara, a company statement said. With this acquisition, Wipro Consumer Care joins FMCG firms such as Dabur, Emami, Tata Consumer Products Ltd and ITC, which are already present in the spices market. Launched in 1976, Nirapara is known for its blended spices. The brand leads in producing a large variety of spice mixes, and rice powder used in making 'appam', 'idiyappam', etc. "Nirapara is our 13th acquisition and gives us a clear foothold in the spices and read-to-cook segment," Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting and Executive Director - Wipro Enterprises Vineet Agarwal said. Presently, Nirapara's 63 per cent business comes from Kerala, 8 per cent from rest of India and the remaining 29 per cent from .

FSSAI said that if these 'fancy' adjectives are 'likely to mislead the consumer as to the nature of the food', the companies must put up a disclaimer on the front of the pack