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HUL rebrands Horlicks as 'functional nutritional drink', removes 'health'

Rebranding offers clearer and more transparent representation of the product category, says company

CCPA asks FSSAI to probe claim of Nestle adding sugar to baby products

Consumer protection regulator CCPA has asked Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) to look into the claim of a Swiss NGO, Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network, that Nestle was selling baby products with higher sugar content in less developed countries like India. "We have written to the FSSAI to take cognizance of the report on Nestle's baby product," Consumer Affairs Secretary and the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) chief Nidhi Khare told PTI. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has also taken note of the report and issued a notice to the FSSAI. According to findings by the Swiss NGO, Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), Nestle sold baby products with higher sugar content in less developed South Asian countries including India, Africa and Latin American nations as compared to markets in Europe. Meanwhile on Thursday, Nestle India had said it never compromises on compliance and it has reduced .

How sugar turned bitter for Nestle: Baby food sugar controversy explained

Nestle's baby food products in several countries, including India, contain high levels of added sugar and honey, said a report by Public Eye, a Swiss investigative organisation

FSSAI to probe composition of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals sold in India

The Consumer Affairs Ministry on Friday said it has asked the food safety regulator FSSAI to investigate the composition of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals sold in India, amid a global report that claimed the company was adding higher sugar content in the product. According to findings by Swiss NGO, Public Eye and International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN), Nestle sold baby products with higher sugar content in less developed South Asian countries including India, Africa and Latin American nations as compared to markets in Europe. "We have written to the FSSAI to take cognizance of the report on Nestle's baby product," Consumer Affairs Secretary and Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) chief Nidhi Khare told PTI. In the letter written to FSSAI, Khare said it has come to the notice of the Department of Consumer Affairs through various news articles regarding the practices of Nestle company in India, particularly concerning the composition of the Nestle Cerelac cereals. As

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

Swiss investigative group says it found packaged goods major added sugar in the form of sucrose or honey in range sold in Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Here's what will happen to Nestle if found guilty in sugar controversy

'Nestle adds sugar to infant milk sold in less affluent nations, including India, but not in its primary markets like Europe or the UK,' said a report by Public Eye

Nestle India hits over four-month low amid 'sugar in baby food' row

Shares of Nestle India hit an over four-month low of Rs 2,409.55, falling 5 per cent on Thursday's intraday trade

Nestle adds sugar to baby food 'only in poor nations', not in UK & Europe

A report by Public Eye says that in India, all 15 Cerelac baby products contain an average of nearly 3 grams of sugar per serving

Pidilite, Nestle: Select stks in Rahul Gandhi's portfolio can dip up to 12%

As per an affidavit filed with the Election Commission of India, Rahul Gandhi's top stock holdings include Pidilite Industries, Bajaj Finance, Nestle, ITC, Hindustan Unilever and Tube Investments.

RIL, BPCL: Nifty below 50-DMA; Key levels to watch on stocks below this DMA

33 out of Nifty 50 stocks trade below their respective 50-DMAs; Charts suggest that select stocks can decline up to 13% in case the fall extends towards the 100-DMAs.

Nifty FMCG declines 2%, HUL hits 52-week low: What's behind the selling?

The Nifty FMCG index declined 1.7 per cent to 52,940 level in the intraday trade, dragged by Nestle India (down 3.3 per cent), Colgate Palmolive (3.25 per cent), Godrej Consumer Products (3 per cent)

Elections, infrastructure push to boost consumption: Nestle India CMD

Narayan said consumer market sees polarities of booming premiumisation and tepid demand for mainstream products

Nestle India results: Net rises 4.4% in Dec qtr stirred by Nescafe success

Strong demand for Nescafe classic and Nescafe sunrise drives double-digit growth of beverage portfolio

Nestle India results: PAT rises over 4% to Rs 655.6 cr in Dec quarter

Nestle India's net rose 8.27 per cent to Rs 4,583.63 crore during the period under review. It was at Rs 4,233.27 crore in the corresponding period of last fiscalpress

FMCG companies likely to cash in on Korean noodles trend in India

According to the latest data shared by consumer intelligence firm NielsenIQ, the size of the Korean noodles market has surged from ₹2 crore in 2021 to over ₹65 crore in 2023

Nestle India slips 2% on profit-booking; trades 1:10 ex-stock split

The stock had rallied 19 per cent since October 19, 2023, after the company announced a stock split.

Stocks to Watch today, Jan 2: BHEL, Coal India, LIC, Nestle, TVS Motor

Stocks to Watch on Tuesday, January 2, 2024: BHEL has clarified that it has not bagged the order worth Rs 19,400 crore from NLC India Ltd

FMCG major Nestle India on track to launch plant-based protein products

'I am not looking to launch whole chicken or fish, but products more relevant to the Indian market,' Suresh Narayanan said, while refusing to divulge more details

We don't see rolling back of prices as an imminent issue: Nestle India

The company is also increasing its advertising and promotional spends, particularly digital spends

Nestle India Q3CY23 result: Profit up 37%; firm announces 1:10 stock split

The revenue from operations for Q3CY23 came in at Rs 5,036.8 crore, compared to Rs 4,601.8 crore year-on-year