By Swetha Sridhar, Manager, Life Science Advisory, Sathguru Management Consultants Food is lost in large quantities throughout the production phase, which is costly for businesses. Apart from the raw material cost, dispo…
Ensuring food security while preserving the environment is a major challenge foragriculture in the Asia Pacific region. This region, which is inhabited by 60 per cent of theworld's population, including some of the world…
Billions of people rely on healthy oceans as a source of livelihood and food, and the demand for fish protein is only increasing. Projections reveal a growth of 14 per cent by 2030 versus 2020 levels. This means future g…
The Indian food industry is trying to make its products more diabetes-friendly by using sugar substitutes, reducing sugar content, and using sugar reduction technologies. However, there are potential drawbacks to each of…
Dr Komal Chauhan, Head, Centre of Excellence for Food Fortification (CEFF) and Head, Department of Food Science and Technology, National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, Har…
Shikha Dwivedi, dietitian and nutritionist, OZiva Picture a world where women can naturally and holistically combat the complexities of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). In India, a country grappling with lifestyle-relat…
Stabilisation in retail inflation, coupled with volume growth in rural and urban India has given FMCG companies a boost in the June-ended quarter. With normal rainfall in the offing and a festive season ahead, the sector…
Nandita Abreo Subramanian, Founder & Director, Firefly Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. In recent years, the Indian coffee industry has witnessed a rising demand for disruptive and premium products. This has ushered in a wave…
The young and the health-conscious have always been on the lookout for the very best in terms of nutrition and health benefits from their daily foods. Three years post-COVID-19, the market is abuzz with new and improved …
Praneeth Tripurari, Marketing Director, Tetra Pak South Asia In recent years, there has been a growing paradoxical trend – relying on the convenience and safety offered by packaged foods, while also often thinking of the…
Astha Gaur, Policy Specialist - Regulatory Affairs at Good Food Institute (GFI) India Earlier this year, GOOD Meat and UPSIDE Foods’ cell-cultivated chicken was approved for sale in the United States, making the U.…
Ravinder Grover, Regional Coordinator-Asia, Harvest Plus India's remarkable history is defined by its ability to achieve unprecedented feats, setting new benchmarks that leave the world astonished. From launching the Cha…
Dr Debojyoti Dhar, Co-founder & Director, Leucine Rich Bio Pvt. Ltd. The global wellness trend has steered people towards a more conscious approach to their health and nutrition. As a result, the microbiome supplemen…
Rashida Vapiwala, Founder, LabelBlind In the past 100 years, food trends in the culinary landscape have been influenced by health concerns, convenience, novelty, and societal shifts. The trajectory from health-focu…
Sudeshna Saha, the Regional Manager at Myprotein India The dynamic landscape of India's sports nutrition market demands a forward-looking strategy, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) holds a key…
Ashok Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, Rockwell Industries Limited India's food and beverage industry is a dynamic and integral part of the nation's economy. However, ensuring the safety, quality, and freshness o…
Gokaran Singh Pawar, National Sales Head, Sunpure Globally, India is the largest consumer and importer of edible oil. Our average monthly edible oil imports in 2021-22 was 1.17 million tonnes. That accounts for over 60 p…
Dr Kishore Indukuri, Founder, Sid’s Farm India is the highest milk producer in the world contributing 24 per cent of global milk production. The country produced 22 crore tons of milk in the year 2021-22, a commendable 5…
Sanjay Sethi, Executive Director, Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) In India, a fresh narrative is unfolding in our food ecosystem — one that is about eating sustainably and making good choices for our plane…
Dr Prabodh S Halde, Head Regulatory Affairs, Marico Ltd and Chairman, CASMB India As the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) reaches a significant milestone of 15 years, it's a moment to reflect on…
Abhishek Gaggneja, CEO and Founder, Goodveda Health Labs Private Limited In a country where the ancient art of Ayurveda has been revered for centuries, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) finds itsel…
Mihir Gadani, Co- Founder & COO, OZiva In recent years, the Indian health supplement market has observed a dynamic and evolving ecosystem. Amidst the burgeoning health-conscious population, there has been a surging d…
Sanjeev Jain, Joint Managing Director, Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd India's nutraceuticals market has been on an impressive growth trajectory, with an average annual growth rate of 21 per cent over the past five…
Haresh Kathrotiya, Managing Director, G. M. Tea Packers Pvt. Ltd. As India's tea industry continues to steep in its legacy and embrace modern demands, the role of regulatory bodies becomes paramount. The Food Safety and …
Robotic waiters, drone deliveries, machine chefs, cloud or ghost kitchens, the impact of artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the face of the F & B industry for business owners and customers alike worldwide. A…
