CBI-led SIT files final chargesheet in the Tirumala Tirupati ghee adulteration case, exposing ₹250 crore fake ghee supply and major lapses.
Goa’s Deposit Refund Scheme set for April 2026 faces stiff opposition from FMCG majors over pricing, QR codes and EPR overlap. Full details here.
Indian FMCG companies like Tata Consumer Products, Nestlé India and Britannia are shifting to harvest-time bulk buying to manage food inflation and input costs.
BrewDog will stop producing spirits like LoneWolf Gin and Abstrakt Vodka at its Ellon distillery, shifting focus back to core beer operations.
LuLu Group launches 'Adipoli' and 'Malayali Habibi' at Gulfood 2026. Discover these innovative beverages from Poland-based Hexagon Spirits tailored for UAE shoppers.
Wow! Momo mourns the death of three employees in a Kolkata warehouse fire. The company announces ₹10 lakh compensation per family, lifetime salary support, and child education assistance.
Top 5 Indian spice brands FY26 — Everest, MDH, Tata Sampann, Catch, Badshah — show robust YoY growth, ₹45,000 cr market value, rising exports and strong quick-commerce presence.
FAT Brands and Twin Hospitality file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure $1.3 billion securitized debt, keeping restaurants operational
Starbucks has removed CEO Brian Niccol’s $250,000 travel cap, allowing unlimited private jet use for security reasons, according to a recent filing.
Starbucks India has partnered with Mumbai-based TwentySeven Bakehouse to introduce artisanal bakery items at select cafés, starting January 2026.
ZappFresh enters the ready-to-eat and frozen foods market with Ambrozia acquisition, strengthening its integrated food platform strategy.
Gig workers across India will stage nationwide physical protests on February 3, demanding legal rights, fair pay, and an end to arbitrary app-based penalties.
India–EU FTA signed today. Olive oil, chocolates may get cheaper, dairy stays protected, and new EU food safety rules reshape Indian FMCG and farming.
PVR INOX sells its premium popcorn brand 4700BC to Marico for ₹227 crore, exiting the FMCG snacks space to refocus on core cinema business.
Brands are shifting up to 55% of ad budgets to quick commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart due to higher ROI and conversions. Here’s the full data, market share, and future outlook.
AI and smart technology are transforming India’s food industry in 2026 — from kitchens and supply chains to farmers and food delivery. Here’s how food tech is reshaping the future.
Uttar Pradesh launches One District–One Cuisine (ODOC) scheme to promote regional foods with GI tagging, e-commerce support, and food tourism growth.
Ahead of Budget 2026, FMCG majors like Nestlé and Godrej urge the government to prioritise climate-resilient supply chains to curb food inflation.
Andhra QSR brand Babai Tiffins raises ₹10.5 crore on Bharat Ke Super Founders to expand outlets, scale operations and formalise regional cuisine.
Coca-Cola has filed legal action against Vue Cinemas over alleged unpaid dues after the cinema chain ended a 25-year partnership and moved to PepsiCo.
