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Policy

Prime Minister Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA as landmark moment

India’s agricultural and food product exports are set to gain stronger market access Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark moment in the partnership between th…

News · Sanjiv Das · 28 Apr 2026
Feature

Can spice IPOs be a game-changer for the industry?

India is one of the largest producers of spices. Indian spice manufacturers with an eye on the global demand are eying Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) to boost exports. The recent IPOs, which have generated interest amon…

Features · Sanjiv Das · 3 Feb 2026
Allied Industry

ZOFF Foods strengthens digital-first strategy

Appoints Chef Natasha Gandhi as its first Digital Ambassador ZOFF Foods, a spice brand, has appointed Chef Natasha Gandhi as its first Digital Ambassador. A Season 6 MasterChef India finalist, Chef Natasha Gandhi, also f…

News · Sanjiv Das · 16 Sep 2025
Ingredients

Gemini Edibles and Fats India partners with Sree Annapoorna Foods

This new venture aims to produce and distribute masalas, meal mixes, and other products Gemini Edibles and Fats India Ltd., a leading sunflower oil company with a 21.7 per cent market share in India (under the brands Fre…

News · Shraddha Warde · 5 Mar 2025
Ingredients

All-India Spice Exporters Forum signs MoU with ASTA

The MoU focuses on enhancing food safety, and regulatory compliance, and promoting the adoption of best practices in the spice sector The All-India Spice Exporters Forum has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wit…

News · Shraddha Warde · 27 Feb 2025
Ingredients

iD Fresh launches three spice variants

iD Fresh enters Rs 25,000-crore spices market with fresh, chemical treatment-free, natural and authentic products  iD Fresh Food, India’s largest and most loved fresh food brand, announced its foray into the INR 25,000-c…

News · Shraddha Warde · 25 Sep 2024
FSSAI

FSSAI revokes licenses of 111 spice producers

Most of the revoked licenses belonged to small-scale spice producers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala In the last month, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) revoked the manufacturing licenses of 111 spice …

News · Shraddha Warde · 2 Jul 2024
Feature

Are Indian Spices Slipping in Quality Control?

As per the Spices Board of India the domestic spice market alone is valued at an astounding $10 billion, positioning India as the world's largest consumer of spices. With over 200 spices and value-added products exported…

Features · Shraddha Warde · 6 Jun 2024
Ingredients

Kashmir's Kishtwar saffron earns GI tag

Kishtwar saffron comes from the scenic Kishtwar region, nestled in the mountainous landscapes of Jammu, and is referred to locally as 'Kung' and nationally as 'Kesar.' Kashmir's Kishtwar saffron has recently been awarded…

News · Shraddha Warde · 1 Dec 2023
Allied Industry

Spices Board inks MoU with CFTRI to establish incubation facilities

Jointly established spice incubation centre at CFTRI will aid in the development of innovative products and processes Spices Board India, under Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the Central Food…

News · Manbeena Chawla · 26 Apr 2023
Feature

$10 B Export Target for Booming Spice Industry

In September 2022, Indian FMCG company Dabur India entered the spices market with the launch of Dabur Hommade Tasty Masala. Less than a year later, in January 2023, the company acquired 51 per cent equity stake in Badsha…

Features · Manbeena Chawla · 9 Apr 2023
Food

VAHDAM India makes entry into spice market

Expands the brand’s foothold in the wellness & food markets VAHDAM India, the global wellness brand and leader in organic, premium teas, has announced the launch of VAHDAM Spices, a new product category for the New D…

News · Manbeena Chawla · 15 Mar 2023
Ingredients

How Herbs are Enhancing Taste and Aroma with Health Benefits

Although the craving for foreign cuisines and fast food is prevalent in India, the trends in food flavours have undergone a drastic change in the past two years. From Pepsico’s Kurkure Chilli Achari which comes with a ta…

News · Manbeena Chawla · 7 Mar 2023
Food

South India’s edible oil brand Sunpure forays into spices market

Targeting a top-line revenue of Rs 150 crore from the food category in FY 2023-24 Sunpure, a part of MK Agrotech Group, has announced its foray into the Rs 25,000 crore branded spices market with the launch of Sunpure R…

News · Manbeena Chawla · 26 Jan 2023
Food

Wipro buys Kerala-based packaged food brand Nirapara

Nirapara becomes Wipro's 13th acquisition Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, a part of Wipro Enterprises, has entered the packaged food and condiments segment after acquiring Kerala-based Nirapara food brand. The acquisit…

News · Manbeena Chawla · 21 Dec 2022
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