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'If spice makers found guilty, govt will not hesitate to cancel licence'

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which has 237 testing labs, has collected over 1,500 spice samples from around the country

Goa top summer destination; Puri, Varanasi lead in pilgrims: MakeMyTrip

Among international destinations, while Dubai remains the top choice, Baku in Azerbaijan, Almaty in Kazakhstan, and Nagoya in Japan are recording the highest growth in searches

After 5 quarters, rural FMCG consumption outpaces urban: NIQ report

While there is a consumption slowdown in urban markets and modern trade channels, rural markets and traditional trade registered an uptick, said NIQ

What is brewing: How the aroma of coffee is wafting across India

Homegrown specialty coffee brands are raising funds to expand their footprint. Not just coffee, but also related accessories are now finding a place in the homes of coffee aficionados

FMCG companies move fast on volume growth while rural beats urban

FMCG companies are also looking at increasing advertising spends in order to grow their brands

New plastic management rules will impact FMCG companies: Analysts

India is the third-largest plastic producer globally. While these new norms will put India ahead in the global league, they will also impact packaging costs for consumer companies

Spice controversy: Norms for pesticide residue stringent, says govt

In India, pesticides are regulated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare through the Central Insecticide Board and Registration Committee (CIB & RC)

Dabur Q4 results: Profit up 16% at Rs 349.5 cr, rural business beats urban

The maker of Real fruit juices and Hajmola candy saw its rural business outpacing urban in the last quarter on the back of a growing distribution system in the rural areas

Not so sweet anymore: How India's relationship with sugar is turning sour

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar

Govt committee submits report on banned spice issue, decision pending

The govt is launching an initiative to ensure India's exports meet importing countries' tolerance limits

Global beverage major Coca-Cola bullish on India; sees strong year ahead

The Atlanta-based fizzy drink major said that unit case volumes for the entire quarter grew 1 per cent

Added sugars in Cerelac within limits, charges untrue: Nestle India CMD

Narayanan reiterated that according to FSSAI, the maximum permissible limit for added sugars is 13.6 gram per 100 gram of feed, while Nestle is at 7.1 gram of sugar per 100 gram

'No cancer-causing agents in our products': MDH on quality claims

Ethylene Oxide is a chemical used to preserve spices for longer and is also used in pesticides. Its consumption beyond permissible limits can be carcinogenic

Patanjali Foods gets proposal to buy non-food biz from Patanjali Ayurved

The board of directors of Patanjali Foods discussed the initial proposal received from Patanjali Ayurved

Nestle India Q4FY24 results: Net profit soars 27% to Rs 934 crore

Company to launch Nespresso in India, announces joint venture with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

Gen Zs, millennials prioritising travel, spending more on experiences

The survey identified an emerging generation of travel-focused, value-driven 'savvy explorers' in APEC who seek to maximise their travel dollars and unique travel experiences

Indian Fashion retail: Booming at both ends, lagging in the middle

India's fashion retail sees polarized growth: High-end luxury and budget-friendly brands thrive as mid-range fashion struggles with stagnant sales and economic pressures

Added sugar in baby food? FSSAI to examine charges against Nestle

Packaged foods major says it has reduced added sugars in the range by 30% in last 5 years

Remove Bournvita from health drinks category: Govt tells e-commerce sites

The food safety regulator had iterated that 'energy drinks' is permitted to be used for carbonated and non-carbonated water-based flavoured drinks

Hotel bookings, airfares on strong wicket as IPL fever catches on

According to Thomas Cook India, online searches for travel during the IPL months are up 25 per cent when compared to last year