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Heritage Foods Clarifies 'Fresh Paneer' Label to FSSAI
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (257+ words) Whalesbook has formally addressed an inquiry from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding the labeling of its 'Fresh Paneer' product The regulatory body had requested justification for the use of the term 'Fresh' on the packaging,…...
FSSAI Issues Notices to Lotte India, Ferns N Petals Over Labeling Claims
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (258+ words) Whalesbook The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken regulatory action against several consumer food companies, including Lotte India Corporation, Ferns N Petals, and Kubera Foods The regulator has issued formal notices to these businesses, citing concerns…...
Blue Tokai Plans 800 Cafes by FY30 as Competition Intensifies
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (304+ words) Whalesbook Specialty coffee brand Blue Tokai has announced a significant expansion strategy, aiming to grow its footprint to 800 cafes by fiscal year 2030 Currently operating around 240 outlets, the company intends to add approximately 120 new locations in the current fiscal year, focusing…...
FSSAI Issues Notices to Lotte, Ferns N Petals Over Labelling
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (298+ words) Whalesbook The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its enforcement of food safety and advertising regulations by issuing formal notices to Lotte India Corporation, Ferns N Petals, and Kubera Foods The regulator has flagged these companies…...
AB In Bev And Heineken Stocks Fall As World Cup Exits Hit Beer Sales
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (258+ words) Whalesbook The early exits of Brazil and Mexico from the FIFA World Cup are creating concerns for the global beer industry, particularly for major producers with significant operations in Latin America Historically, national teams advancing through tournament stages boosts social…...
FSSAI Issues Notice to Heritage Foods Over Paneer Labeling
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (257+ words) Whalesbook The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formally raised concerns regarding the marketing and labeling of products sold by Heritage Foods Ltd The regulator issued a notice flagging the use of the word 'Fresh' on the…...
L Catterton Bets on India's Healthy Snacking Shift
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (253+ words) Whalesbook Consumer-focused private equity firm L Catterton has set its sights on the Indian market, officially launching its first fund dedicated to the country The firm is positioning itself to capitalize on what it calls a snacking renaissance, a period…...
Kashmir Exports First Batch Of Premium Cherries To UAE
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (281+ words) Whalesbook Kashmir's horticulture sector has achieved a new export milestone with the shipment of its first consignment of premium stone fruits to the United Arab Emirates Fruit Master, a local enterprise, dispatched one tonne of Aerko cherries and Scentrose plums…...
FSSAI Issues Notices to Food Brands Over Misleading Labels
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (281+ words) Whalesbook The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated a strict enforcement drive against food companies making unsubstantiated claims on their product packaging The regulator has issued formal notices to multiple brands, flagging labels that it considers…...
Fermenta Biotech's Plant-Based Vitamin D3 Gets FSSAI Nod for India Market
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (319+ words) Fermenta Biotech's plant-source Vitamin D3, VITADEE Green, has received FSSAI approval for use in health supplements and food products in India. This opens a new domestic market opportunity, particularly for vegetarian consumers. Fermenta Biotech's plant-source Vitamin D3, branded VITADEE Green, has secured…...