FSSAI bans staple pins in tea bags from June 30
Food regulator FSSAI issued a notification seeking a ban on the use of pins in tea bags by the food business operators (FBOs) by June 30. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked the FBOs to discontinue manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of stapled tea bags by June 30. Last year, […]
Patanjali moves NCLT for considering Ruchi Soya offer
Patanjali Ayurveda has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) with a plea to direct lenders of stressed Ruchi Soya to consider its offer since Adani Wilmar has expressed in writing its wish to withdraw its offer citing “delays” in the resolution process. Patanjali filed its plea on January 23 in the Mumbai bench of […]
Zydus Wellness completes acquisition of Heinz India
Consumer healthcare firm Zydus Wellness announced to complete its Rs 4,595-crore acquisition of Heinz India’s consumer wellness business, which includes popular brands Complan and Glucon D. The acquisition was announced on October 24 last year when the company had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Heinz India’s business comprising Complan, Glucon D, Nycil and […]
Involve farmers in food processing: official
The need to involve and train farmers in food processing technology was emphasised by speakers at a seminar on nutraceuticals and functional Foods at Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT) here on Wednesday. Delivering the inaugural address at the seminar, held as part of the Golden Jubilee of IIFPT, Minhaj Alam, Joint Secretary, Ministry […]
