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Safety of Food Additives and Glutamates: Global Evidence and Lessons for India

Safety of Food Additives and Glutamates: Global Evidence and Lessons for India

Food additives have become a subject of widespread debate, often shaped more by perception than science. While many additives have been used safely for decades, misinformation especially on social media has created confusion and distrust.

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From Formulations to Forecasting: How AI Is Rewriting the Future of Preventive Health

From Formulations to Forecasting: How AI Is Rewriting the Future of Preventive Health

Harshit Gohil, Co-Founder, 365veda Over the next few decades, the most profound transformation won’t be in entertainment, mobility, or finance—but in health and longevity. As chronic disease rises and one-size-fits-all medicine shows its limits, a

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The Role of Ethical Sourcing and Value Addition in Modern FMCG

The Role of Ethical Sourcing and Value Addition in Modern FMCG

Arvind Patel, Managing Director, Bharat Vedica - A Patel Venture The FMCG industry is undergoing a fundamental shift, moving beyond price and volume toward transparency, sustainability, and authenticity. Driven by changing consumer behaviour and a

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How 2025 Unfolded for India’s Food Labelling, Compliance, and Nutrition Transparency Ecosystem

How 2025 Unfolded for India’s Food Labelling, Compliance, and Nutrition Transparency Ecosystem

Rashida Vapiwala, Founder, LabelBlind The year 2025 marked a turning point in India’s food regulatory landscape, as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) pursued a consultative, system-wide harmonisation of food labelling and

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7 Trends Redefining India’s Dessert and HoReCa Industry

7 Trends Redefining India’s Dessert and HoReCa Industry

Sanket S., Founder, Scandalous Foods Walk into any modern café, hotel buffet, or cloud kitchen in India today, and something is clear—desserts are no longer an afterthought. They have become visual statements, social media bait,

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Decoding India’s Infant Formula Formulation Challenges

Decoding India’s Infant Formula Formulation Challenges

Uday Kiran, Manager, Lifescience Advisory, Sathguru Management Consultants India’s infant nutrition industry faces rising nutritional needs amid complex formulation, climatic and regulatory pressures. With ~25 million births annually, as per the Registrar General of India,

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How India’s F&B Sector Wins Festive Peaks with Cold Chain Innovation

How India’s F&B Sector Wins Festive Peaks with Cold Chain Innovation

Priyank Patel, CEO & Co-founder, Coldverse India's food and beverage (F&B) sector faces unique cold chain challenges during the festive season, where surging demand, perishable goods, and logistical complexity converge. The rise of innovative cold

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How Ashwagandha and Moringa Are Reviving Everyday Balance and Vitality for Modern Indians

How Ashwagandha and Moringa Are Reviving Everyday Balance and Vitality for Modern Indians

Akhand Swaroop Pandit, Founder & CEO, Growfitz In India, wellness has always been more than a passing trend, it’s a way of life, seamlessly woven into the fabric of everyday existence. Our ancestors understood that

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 Are New Combination Cooking Tech  Revolutionising Food Service Industry?

 Are New Combination Cooking Tech  Revolutionising Food Service Industry?

Sanandan Sudhir, CEO and Founder,On2Cook The past decade has seen the food service industry evolve like never before. While the number of people dining out has increased manifold, a marked increase has also been seen

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Building a Gut-Friendly Plate for the Indian Consumer

Building a Gut-Friendly Plate for the Indian Consumer

Nikhil Kapoor, Founder and Director, Atmantan Wellness Centre Modern research increasingly validates what Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old traditional Indian science, has highlighted for centuries—that the gut is the foundation of overall health. The gut functions as