FSSAI new guidelines reclassifies packaged drinking water as high-risk, mandates stricter checks
The FSSAI has reclassified packaged drinking water and mineral water as a high-risk food category, mandating stricter regulatory controls and annual facility inspections. The move, effective immediately following an order dated November 29, requires manufacturers to undergo mandatory third-party food safety audits and comply with enhanced quality standards. Central licence holders in this category must […]
Organic food products export worth nearly USD 450 mn till Nov 25 of FY’25
India has exported organic food products worth nearly USD 450 million till November 25 of the current fiscal year, the government said. The country has exported 2,63,050 tonnes for USD 447.73 million till November 25 of the current fiscal, an official statement said. Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Navneet Singh Bittu shared […]
Endless possibilities of investments in Bihar: Food processing: Paswan
Union food processing minister Chirag Paswan said there are endless possibilities of investments in Bihar, especially in the food processing sector. He was speaking at the Food Processing Investors’ Meet which is part of the ‘Bihar Business Connect 2024 – a Global Investors’ Summit’. The summit witnessed the signing of 14 Letters of Intent (LoIs), […]
Ghodawat Consumer Ltd Inducts Shanta Vallury Gandhi to its Board of Directors
Ghodawat Consumer Limited (GCL), the FMCG arm of the Sanjay Ghodawat Group, recently announced appointment of Ms. Shanta Vallury Gandhi to its Board of Directors. Ms. Shanta Vallury Gandhi brings with her over 30 years of experience in leadership roles spanning Business and HR with organizations like RBL Bank, American Express, and ICICI Bank. She […]
Swiggy expands 10-minute food delivery service to over 400 cities
On-demand convenience platform Swiggy Ltd said it has expanded its 10-minute food delivery offering, Bolt, to over 400 cities and towns across India. Initially launched in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune, Bolt is now active in cities like Jaipur, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Indore, Coimbatore, and Kochi as well, Swiggy said in a statement. […]
