Kellogg loses legal challenge against UK government
Kellogg’s argument against new sugar rules did not go well with the British Court. The new rules prohibit high-sugar, salt, and fat-containing products from commercials. The British Court overthrew the company’s legal challenge against...
NextG Apex India launches Naturefest
In a world where most restaurants and almost every home are using processed foods, there is a silent but growing movement of people who are committed to providing seasonal fresh food grown responsibly. One...
Lasalgaon market is falling apart with onion farmers moving away
Failure to ensure good onion prices for the farmers’ produce by the Lasalgaon onion market – said to be Asia’s biggest onion market, has resulted in the farmers moving away from the Lasalgaon Agriculture...
FMCG major Marico acquires 54% stake in True Elements
Marico acquired a 54% stake in True Elements, a popular breakfast and snack brand. The company announced the news on 23 May but did not disclose the amount of the deal.
The multinational consumer goods...
Amul launches Organic whole wheat atta
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) (Amul Federation), the largest food products organization in India, has announced the launch of ‘Amul organic atta’. Amul has been an outstanding example of the power of the...
Shrinkflation helps FMCG companies survive the inflation prices
FMCG companies are in dire straits due to rising input costs. They resort to Shrinkflation to tackle the manufacturing costs without passing the hassle to their consumers. In India, major players have opted for...
Ruchi Soya acquires Patanjali Ayurved
Patanjali food retail business is to be taken over by Ruchi group Industries for Rs 690 crore through an insolvency process. It is to speed up its transition to a leading FMCG company. The...
Yogurt cups – why material and size matter
Yogurt (dahi in Hindi) cups seem simple. Consumers may not know why one brand’s food cup is more appealing than another, why a cup looks and feels the way it does, or how it...
Retail inflation in India rises to 9 year high at 7.79%
An increase in food and oil prices has managed to majorly impact the Indian trade making the prices rise annually by 7.79% in April. This raised inflation has crossed the RBI’s acceptable level for...
Selfly Store launches a new intelligent cabinet series
Selfly Store, a Finnish company, owned by Stora Enso, expands its range of RFID-enabled micro-stores designed for contactless on-the-go purchasing. Selfly Store enables hotels, offices, and other venues to offer meals and snacks cost-efficiently...