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India Moves Toward ‘Zero Added Sugar’ Standard for Baby Food 0

Key Update India is planning stricter nutrition and food safety standards for infant food by eliminating added sugar in products meant for babies aged 6–24 months. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is drafting a “zero added sugar” rule under its food safety regulations for infant nutrition. Under the proposed standard, baby

India Tops Global Dairy Production with 25% Share 0

Key Development India now produces 25% of the world’s milk, recording 230.58 million tonnes in 2022–23, a 58% increase since 2014–15. Top producers—Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh—account for over 53% of the total output of dairy. In 2023–24, India exported 63,738 MT of dairy products worth $272.64 million, reflecting its growing

India’s Organic Food Market to Hit $10.81 Billion by 2033 0

Key Update India’s organic food market is set to grow at a CAGR of 20.13%, reaching $10.81 billion by 2033, according to experts at the Fi India and ProPak India trade shows. Strong regulations, rising health awareness, and innovation in food processing are fueling this growth. FSSAI Drives Stricter Standards Dr. Meenakshi Singh, Chief Scientist

India Gains Global Spotlight for Leading Millet Standards at Codex Meet 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2025
India Champions Millet Standards at Rome Session India received global recognition for steering the development of international food standards during the 88th Executive Committee session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88). The meeting, held at FAO headquarters in Rome from July 14–18, highlighted India’s leadership in setting global benchmarks for whole millet grains — a
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Biscuit Break? India’s Snack Rush Sees First Dip Post-Pandemic 0
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- May 20, 2025
Overview India’s packaged snack consumption stalled in 2025, with households consuming around 12.8 kg on average, unchanged from the previous year. According to Kantar data, shoppers held back on increasing their snack purchases despite not cutting back significantly on items like biscuits, noodles, and namkeen. Fewer Trips, Less Growth Kantar analysts explained that snack consumption
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India’s Per Capita Food Waste Below Global Average 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- March 14, 2025
Report India’s food wastage per capita stood at 55 kg annually in 2022, significantly lower than the global average of 79 kg per person per year, according to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched initiatives like the “Save Food Share Food” campaign, encouraging
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