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Ingredients

Planetary, Dhampur Bio Organics Explore Mycoprotein Collaboration

Aim to scale affordable mycoprotein production in India Swiss fermentation company Planetary SA (“planetary” or the “Company”), continental Europe’s only active industrial mycoprotein producer, is exploring a collaborati…

News · Mansi Jamsudkar · 29 Jan 2026
Policy

MoFPI advocates tech-driven nutrition tracking at SWASTH Workshop

Urges National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management-K to lead innovation The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepre…

News · Sanjiv Das · 28 May 2025
World

FAO food price index rises in February

Higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices drive the overall increase The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increases in sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, according to the…

News · Shraddha Warde · 7 Mar 2025
World

Benchmark for world food commodity prices down in January

International quotations for sugar and vegetable oils drive the FAO Food Price Index lower The FAO Food Price Index, the benchmark for world food commodity prices, declined in January, averaging 124.9 points during …

News · Shraddha Warde · 10 Feb 2025
World

FAO Food Price Index dips during December

In 2024 the benchmark measure of world food commodity prices averaged 2.1 percent below its 2023 level The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined in December compared to the previous month, led by a drop in i…

News · Shraddha Warde · 6 Jan 2025
Feature

F&B Industry Cuts Sugar use for Optimal Wellness

In recent years, the global food and beverage industry has undergone a seismic shift, driven by the growing consumer demand for healthier options Each year, Action on Sugar, a charity listed in the UK in 2014 organises a…

Features · Shraddha Warde · 2 Jan 2025
Statistics

Sugar production drops 17% in current marketing year

ISMA noted that the delayed commencement of crushing operations in major sugar-producing states contributed to the production dip Sugar production in India has declined by 17 per cent to 61.39 lakh tonnes as of December …

News · Shraddha Warde · 18 Dec 2024
Ingredients

ISMA estimates 333 lakh tonnes of gross sugar production

It was noted that crop conditions appear favourable in the major sugarcane-producing states, and the field reports are consistent with the findings from the satellite mapping ISMA released its preliminary estimates for s…

News · Shraddha Warde · 8 Nov 2024
Ingredients

Oobli joins MISTA to accelerate sweet protein innovation

Partnership will unlock new opportunities to sweeten foods and beverages at the scale Oobli, the leading global sweet protein brand known for its innovation in protein-sweetened food and beverages, has joined Givaudan en…

News · Shraddha Warde · 4 Nov 2024
World

FAO Food Price Index rises in September

International quotations for sugar lead to an across-the-board increase in major food commodity prices The benchmark for world food commodity prices saw its fastest increase in 18 months in September, with quotations up …

News · Shraddha Warde · 7 Oct 2024
World

FAO Food Price Index dips slightly in August

New 2024 forecasts for global cereal output point to a weather-driven drop in coarse grains offset by expected increases for wheat and rice The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported that …

News · Shraddha Warde · 10 Sep 2024
Dietary Supplements

Jagat Pharma launches Isotine Eye gummies for vision support

These gummies are specially formulated for both kids and adults to nourish the eyes and promote optimal vision development Venturing into the nutraceutical segment, Jagat Pharma, a leading Ayurvedic wellness company reno…

News · Shraddha Warde · 31 Jul 2024
World

FAO Food Price Index stable in June

Global cereal output forecast to reach an all-time high in 2024 The benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases in international quotations for vegetable oils, sugar and dairy products o…

News · Shraddha Warde · 9 Jul 2024
Beverages

Nescafé Gold Blend introduces new flavoured coffee

The new Rich Caramel and Smooth Vanilla flavours are carefully crafted to reflect the sweet tastes enjoyed, expertly combined with the classic Nescafé Gold Blend flavour Nescafé introduced its latest innovation: a new fl…

News · Shraddha Warde · 3 Jul 2024
Latest

Shree Renuka Sugars posts Rs 91,065 Mn revenue in FY24

In FY24, the company strategically invested Rs 3,450 million in Anamika to derisk the business geographically Shree Renuka Sugars Limited – one of India’s largest sugar and green energy (ethanol and renewable power) prod…

News · Shraddha Warde · 31 May 2024
World

FAO Food Price Index up marginally in April

Rising international quotations for meat, cereals and vegetable oils offset drops for dairy and sugar The benchmark for world food commodity prices edged higher in April, as rising meat prices and modest upticks for vege…

News · Shraddha Warde · 3 May 2024
Research

Analysis reveals 38 baby products contain added refined sugar

The category analysis of baby cereals products available in India was conducted by Xume after the publishing of a report by Swiss NGO, Public Eye An analysis of 143 baby cereal products by Xume, a grocery rating and reco…

News · Shraddha Warde · 29 Apr 2024
Research

Nestlé adds sugar to baby food in low- and middle-income countries

These are the key findings of an investigation by Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) Two of the best-selling baby-food brands marketed by Nestlé in low- and middle-income countries contain …

News · Shraddha Warde · 18 Apr 2024
Beverages

PLEZi Nutrition launches PLEZi FiZZ fruit drink

PLEZi FiZZ will launch in three flavours: cherry limeade, lemon-lime squeeze, and strawberry lemonade PLEZi Nutrition, the Public Benefit Company co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama announced at Expo West…

News · Shraddha Warde · 14 Mar 2024
World

FAO food price index declines further in February

2024 wheat output forecast to grow despite price-driven cutbacks in planted area The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined for the seventh consecutive month in February, as lower international quotations for…

News · Shraddha Warde · 12 Mar 2024
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