India likes to snack – Namkeen snacks.
With a perception from consumers that legume-based snacks are a healthier alternative to other snacks due to a higher nutrient content, snack food manufacturers are looking at the use of legumes as a base ingredient for creative and flavorful snack products. Namkeen, the home of legume snacks When it comes to legume snacks, Namkeen leads […]
National recognition for IIFPT
The Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT) in Thanjavur, a national research and educational institute functioning under the ministry of food processing industries, was conferred with the prestigious institution of national importance (INI) status. The institute equipped with hi-tech research facilities, business incubation centre and accredited food testing lab offers academic programmes in food […]
Pepsi remembers Kargil martyrs with “Yeh Dil Maange More” special-edition cans
Snacks and beverage major PepsiCo India is set to launch limited-edition cans as a tribute to India’s bravehearts to mark the Kargil Vijay Diwas. The company said that the limited-edition cans of Pepsi will feature the iconic “Yeh Dil Maange More” slogan immortalised by Kargil martyr Captain Vikram Batra. “The valiant soldier had chosen this […]
US says FSSAI’s non-GMO certification requirement has hit its apple exports
The US has said that its apple exports to India have been disrupted due to New Delhi’s decision to mandate ‘non-GM (genetically modified) origin’ and ‘GM-free’ certificates for certain agricultural imports and has proposed that the measure be withdrawn. “The measure (GM-free certificate requirement) has disrupted US apple exports. Trade stoppages risk future product shortages […]
Westlife Development plans to open over 25 McDonald’s stores annually
Westlife Development, the operator of McDonald’s in India plans to expand its presence across the country through malls, standalone stores on high streets and drive through, after witnessing a short blip in store opening plan owing to volatility of lockdown. The master franchisee of McDonald’s restaurants for western and southern India, expects its business to […]
FSSAI mulling using next-gen technology tools to ensure food safety, quality
Food safety regulator FSSAI said it is exploring the possibility of using next generation technological tools like blockchain and machine learning to ensure food safety and quality. Such tools assume importance as the current pandemic situation has negatively affected many aspects of routine regulatory inspections, monitoring and surveillance at both the domestic level and border […]
FDI in food processing sector falls 57% to $393 million in FY21
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in food processing sector declined 57 per cent to USD 393.4 million (around Rs 2,926 crore) in 2020-21 as compared to the previous year, the government said on Tuesday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Prahlad Singh Patel said the FDI policy […]
