Natural Colour & Flavour Extenders for Savoury Applications
A global shift towards healthier choices: There has been a global shift towards healthier lifestyle choices in recent times. Flavour was once considered as the singular factor affecting a consumer’s purchase decision, but today even visual appearance, which implies the freshness of food, attributes to the choices made. Health benefits and cleaner label product trends […]
Marine Products Export Development Authority opens Seafood India signature stall at Kochi airport
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) has opened its second signature stall at the Cochin International Airport under its ‘Seafood India’ project launched ten months ago. The new stall at the airport premises will sell ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat value-added products from 10 exporters. The MPEDA had started the ‘Seafood India’ signature stall in December […]
Beverage makers relieved on shelving of plastic ban
The news that the government has no plan to ban single-use plastic items immediately was welcomed by the beverage manufacturers as confusion surrounding the proposed ban had impacted demand of plastic goods over the last two months, they said. “Yes, this is a relief for beverage companies in India,” said Ramesh Chauhan, chairman, Bisleri International, […]
MFPI awards Rs. 2.83 crore food testing laboratory to MRSPTU
Food testing laboratory project has been approved by Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries to the department of food science and technology of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU) Bathinda with grant-in-aid of Rs. 2.53 crore. With it the MRSPTU will soon start testing nutritional value and adulteration of food items at its campus. […]
Portuguese juice maker switches to new Tetra Paks
The uniquely-designed package will allow Sumol+Compal to bring to market a range of popular juices distinguished by an easy-grip carton, one-step opening and with a smoothly-rounded, slim shape. The new Tetra Stelo™ Aseptic package also helps brands like Sumol+Compal differentiate themselves from competitors, better share information about the brand and its products, and attract new […]
Foods & Inns acquires Kusum Spices for Rs 13.99 cr
Mango, guava pulp and frozen snacks manufacturer Foods & Inns on Wednesday said it has acquired Kusum Spices for Rs 13.99 crore. Under the transaction, Foods & Inns will enter into partnership with a share of 99.99 per cent with Kusum Spices, which is in the branded spice business under ‘Kusum Masala’ brand, a release […]
Food for thought – healthier snacking
The inclination for convenient food is also a rising trend in Asia – 91% of Asians have snacking habits and 24% are snacking daily . While snacking is enjoyable and convenient, many of the products available come with unhealthy nutritional profiles. Though a growing number of Asians are conscious of their food choices, the significant […]
