Packaged Food Archives

Gen Z in India Increasingly Consumes Ultra-Processed Foods Online 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 6, 2025
Key Development A recent survey by LocalCircles shows that India’s Gen Z frequently orders ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—including soft drinks, juices, biscuits, cakes, ice creams, candies, chips, and noodles—through popular online apps. Alarmingly, one in two packaged food items listed on quick-commerce platforms is high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The survey’s findings echo the
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Telangana’s E-Commerce Warehouses Fail Safety Check 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 28, 2025
Key Update The Telangana Food Safety Department conducted a two-day special enforcement drive across warehouses operated by leading e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms, including Zepto, Reliance JioMart, Blinkit, BigBasket, Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, Amazon and several local operators. The inspection, held on November 25 and 26, aimed to assess how these rapidly growing supply chains are storing
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Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 41% Higher Risk of Lung Cancer, Finds U.S. Study 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 2, 2025
Key Development A recent U.S. study published in Thorax has raised concern among health experts by linking ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption to a 41% increased risk of lung cancer. The researchers found that adults who consumed the highest amounts of UPFs—such as packaged bread, soda, instant noodles, ice cream, sugary cereals, and processed meats—were significantly
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India’s Shift to Ready-to-Cook Meals Gains Momentum 0

Overview More Indian households are turning to ready-to-cook (RTC) meals for the convenience and speed they offer. In just the past two years, over 18 million households have started using these products, making RTC the only packaged food category to double in volume. As this trend picks up, it brings with it a rising responsibility

US Food Brands Drop Artificial Dyes by 2027 0

Report Two major US food companies — Kraft Heinz and General Mills — have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from their food products sold in the United States by the end of 2027. The move comes amid growing consumer concerns and scientific debate over the potential health effects of synthetic colours, especially on children.

India’s Packaged Food Nightmares: Mice in Syrup, Frogs in Snacks 0

Report Over the past three years, at least 38% of Indian households have purchased packaged food products—still within their expiration dates—that turned out to be contaminated with insects, mold, or other impurities. This alarming insight comes from a recent survey by LocalCircles, a community-based platform. Released on World Health Day 2025, the survey paints a