Nilutpal Thakur
Shifting trends in agriculture
The recently released annual 'Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)' throws light on some interesting aspects...
FSSAI tells eCommerce platforms to adhere to food safety standards
In a major regulatory move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced norms to reinforce food hygiene, ensure supply chain...
Shifting trends – Brands go premium
From products for mass consumption to premium offerings – popular fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands are reshaping the marketing landscape across multiple sectors to...
India’s vibrant food industry via IndiFoodBev
A bumper harvest, full granaries, a buoyant processing and manufacturing industry with a multitude of startups, packed shows and exhibitions – the Indian food...
India’s food processing sector – Growth and challenges
It now goes without saying that India's food processing sector has immense potential. The potential has already been proven, as suggested in different reports...
Rethinking food and footprint at India Food Manufacturing Summit 2025
The India Food Manufacturing Summit 2025, held on 30 May 2025 in New Delhi, brought together leading voices from the food and beverage (F&B)...
FSSAI notifies guidelines for rPET in food-grade packaging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified guidelines for the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) as food contact material...
Food processing contributes 7.7% to India’s manufacturing
Valued at US$ 160 billion, India's food processing sector supports over 7 million jobs across the value chain, directly and indirectly, says a new...
New report flags rise in food insecurity, malnutrition for sixth consecutive year
Conflict, economic shocks, extreme weather, and forced displacement drove food insecurity and malnutrition around the world in the year 2024, when more than 295...
Recycled plastic in food packaging – is the industry ready yet?
Amid uncertainty and confusion over government regulations that set specific targets for the use of recycled plastic in various forms of packaging—including multilayered as...
