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“We believe sustainability-led sourcing will soon move from being a differentiator to a baseline expectation”

“We believe sustainability-led sourcing will soon move from being a differentiator to a baseline expectation”

Sachin Thorat, Director – Agriculture, McCain Foods India As sustainable sourcing moves from intent to imperative in India’s food processing sector, companies with deep-rooted farm partnerships are setting new benchmarks. In this interview with NUFFOODS

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“The retail landscape for sports nutrition continues to morph at rapid scale both online and offline”

“The retail landscape for sports nutrition continues to morph at rapid scale both online and offline”

Justin Becker, SVP International, Nutrabolt As one of the world’s leading performance nutrition companies, Nutrabolt—the brand behind C4, XTEND and Cellucor—has played a key role in shaping science-backed sports nutrition globally. With India’s fitness market

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“Local manufacturing cuts down consumer price by almost half as compared to importing it from outside”

“Local manufacturing cuts down consumer price by almost half as compared to importing it from outside”

Amit Dhirwani, Founder & Director, Nutraprep India India’s fitness and performance nutrition market is growing rapidly, but challenges like counterfeits, inconsistent quality, and lack of consumer trust continue to hold the category back. Nutraprep India

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“India’s frozen potato food segment is among the fastest-growing parts of the overall frozen foods market”

“India’s frozen potato food segment is among the fastest-growing parts of the overall frozen foods market”

Cargill and McCain have recently strengthened their decades-long partnership to advance sustainable and science-led innovation in this space. Together, they are working on next-generation product solutions, responsible sourcing and supporting the growth of India’s quick

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“Consumers today are far more label-conscious and actively seek out beverages that support a balanced lifestyle”

“Consumers today are far more label-conscious and actively seek out beverages that support a balanced lifestyle”

Salloni Ghodawat, CEO, Ghodawat Consumer Limited As India’s beverage market shifts toward healthier choices, Ghodawat Consumer Limited (GCL) is raising the bar with Coolberg Diet, the country’s first zero-sugar malt-based beverage. In this interview with

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“There has been longstanding customer demand for our emulsifiers and stabilisers in South Asia”

“There has been longstanding customer demand for our emulsifiers and stabilisers in South Asia”

Supriyo De, Managing Director, Palsgaard India  As India’s food and beverage sector evolves with growing demand for health-focused, clean-label and innovative products, ingredient suppliers are enhancing their technical presence in the region. Palsgaard has strengthened

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“In 2026, food innovation will mean reimagining the cold chain not just as a logistics requirement, but as a technology ecosystem”

“In 2026, food innovation will mean reimagining the cold chain not just as a logistics requirement, but as a technology ecosystem”

Sanjay Jain, Director, Elanpro As India’s ice cream and frozen dessert market becomes increasingly competitive, the role of refrigeration equipment is evolving beyond storage to become a critical tool for visibility, branding and operational efficiency.

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“The new standard for fresh dates open up trade possibilities across the globe, bolster economies and provide a safe, good quality product for consumers worldwide”

“The new standard for fresh dates open up trade possibilities across the globe, bolster economies and provide a safe, good quality product for consumers worldwide”

In an exclusive NUFFOODS Spectrum interview with global food-standards leaders — Sarah Cahill, Codex Secretary; Lingping Zhang, Food Standards Officer, Codex Secretariat; Markus Lipp, Senior Food Safety Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United

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Tradition vs Supplements: Who Owns Gut Health in India?- Expert Weigh In

Tradition vs Supplements: Who Owns Gut Health in India?- Expert Weigh In

Dr Neetu Kumra Taneja, Food Microbiologist and Biotechnologist, Associate Professor (Microbiology) and Associate Head Centre for Food Research and Analysis (CFRA), NIFTEM, Kundli Are traditional fermented foods enough for gut health today? They can be

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Tradition vs Supplements: Who Owns Gut Health in India?- The Nutraceutical Argument

Tradition vs Supplements: Who Owns Gut Health in India?- The Nutraceutical Argument

Shaheen Majeed, Global CEO and Managing Director, Sami-Sabinsa Group Are traditional fermented foods enough for gut health today? Eating a variety of traditional fermented foods regularly can support gut health by providing diverse microbes and nutrients.