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1ITC completes ₹645 crore acquisition of Yoga Bar — Major FMCG deal

2₹76 lakh food stock seized in Navi Mumbai over fake expiry dates

3FSSAI bans certain Everest/LG hing products

4Rising concerns over severe weather impacting sugarcane crops sent global sugar price indices soaring by 5.6%.

5FSSAI Rejects Energy-Drink Label Extension, Putting PepsiCo, Red Bull and Monster Under Pressure

6MP High Court stays FSSAI’s partial licence suspension of Sayaji Hotels’ Indore unit.

1ITC completes ₹645 crore acquisition of Yoga Bar — Major FMCG deal

2₹76 lakh food stock seized in Navi Mumbai over fake expiry dates

3FSSAI bans certain Everest/LG hing products

4Rising concerns over severe weather impacting sugarcane crops sent global sugar price indices soaring by 5.6%.

5FSSAI Rejects Energy-Drink Label Extension, Putting PepsiCo, Red Bull and Monster Under Pressure

6MP High Court stays FSSAI’s partial licence suspension of Sayaji Hotels’ Indore unit.

Realistic representation of groundwater sampling near the Nashik Kumbh Mela site, highlighting concerns over chromium contamination and water pollution.

Food Safety & Policy

Nashik Kumbh Mela: Groundwater Tests Find Cancer-Linked Chemical at 1,000 Times the Safe Limit

Yogita Singh · 17h ago

PepsiCo raises €1 billion through a European bond offering after cutting its 2026 profit outlook, amid pressure on North American snacks and beverage sales.

PepsiCo Raises €1 Billion in European Bond Market After Cutting Profit Outlook

Illustrative banner depicting Chheda’s chakli paired with Ching’s Secret Schezwan chutney for the OG Snack Pack collaboration announced at ₹75.

Chheda’s and Ching’s Secret Launch ₹75 OG Snack Pack Combining Chakli With Schezwan Chutney

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FSSAI Called a Nestlé Dairy Whitener ‘Unsafe’. The Phosphorus Dispute Shows What We Still Can’t See

Sakshi Mishra·10 Oct 2026

Indian consumer examining a smaller ₹10 FMCG packet while comparing it with a larger pack, illustrating shrinkflation and rising effective prices for the same MRP.

The ₹10 Packet Is Getting Smaller: Are FMCG Brands Raising Prices Without Raising MRPs?

Yash Singh·26 Sept 2026

ferrero rocher

Ferrero Rocher Spent Two Decades Teaching India to Gift It. Now It Wants ₹499 for a Bar You Eat Alone

Sakshi Mishra·20 Sept 2026

Swiggy vs Eternal as Bernstein sets ₹430 target for Swiggy amid India’s evolving food delivery market.JwcmV2aWV3Ijp0cnVlLCJpYXQiOjE3ODk1NzUzMjEsImV4cCI6MTc5MDE4MDEyMX0.DObxRyaWJMjORNFdlPiwk-8oT2mukxwITt_t3m9LoBs

Swiggy vs Eternal: Bernstein Sees 52% Upside for Swiggy as India’s Food Delivery Market Enters a New Competitive Phase

Yash Singh·16 Sept 2026

From Hocco to Go Zero: 5 Indian Ice-Cream Brands Challenging the Old Guard

Yogita Singh·8 Sept 2026

RESIGNATION DIVYA MITTAL

Water Came After 76 Years. Three Years Later, So Did the Goodbye.

Sakshi Mishra·7 Sept 2026

Steaming momos served in a bamboo basket with Wow! Momo restaurant storefront in the background, representing India’s growing momo market.

India’s ₹30,000 Crore Momo Market: Why Is Wow! Momo Still the Only National Giant?

Yash Singh·5 Sept 2026

pm modi love for avacados

PM Modi Praised Avocado Farmers on Mann Ki Baat Here's the Bigger Story Behind It

Sakshi Mishra·3 Sept 2026

Zepto grocery delivery bags and shopping basket filled with fresh produce and packaged food, representing the quick-commerce company's shift toward bigger baskets and premium grocery

Zepto Shifts Strategy From Discounts to Bigger Baskets, Paid Membership and Premium Grocery

Yash Singh·2 Sept 2026

Quick-commerce dark store with stocked food and FMCG shelves alongside a delivery rider serving an urban neighbourhood

India’s Dark-Store Network Could Nearly Triple to 7,500 by 2030 as Quick Commerce Surges

Yash Singh·2 Sept 2026

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters branding with a coffee cup and roasted coffee beans, representing the company’s proposed ₹1,200 crore funding deal involving Temasek and ChrysCapital.

Blue Tokai in ₹1,200 Crore Funding Race: Temasek, ChrysCapital Eye Major Stake in India’s Coffee Star

Yash Singh·31 Aug 2026

India’s branded café market is growing rapidly, but several major coffee chains continue to report losses.

The Coffee Is Expensive. The Cafés Are Busy. So Why Are So Many Coffee Businesses Still Losing Money?

Yash Singh·31 Aug 2026

Indian food and beverage industry represented by packaged foods and food manufacturing equipment alongside rising investment bars and stacked coins, symbolising the surge in private credit investment in H1 2026.

Indian F&B Private Credit Investment Surges 12-Fold in H1 2026: EY

Yogita Singh·30 Aug 2026

Dr. Muskan Singh (BAMS) featured in a health and nutrition banner with fresh foods and ultra-processed foods, highlighting the discussion around healthy food choices.

Health & Nutrition

Ultra-Processed Food: Do We Really Need to Stop Eating It Completely?

Yash Singh·26 Aug 2026

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Food Safety & Policy

FSSAI Banned 11 Tamil Nadu Liquor Brands. Three Days Later, They Were Back. What Actually Changed

Sakshi Mishra·25 Aug 2026

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Real wholesale prices from Agmarknet (Ministry of Agriculture) for a standard thali basket, via IFT Intelligence · updated 24 Sept 2026

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Sum of wholesale per-kg rates across a thali basket (rice, wheat, potato, onion, tomato, dal, oil, sugar) -- a proxy for input-cost trends, not a retail price.

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Late Night Cravings

Delicious and Easy to Make Tarragon Butter Recipe

Team IFT·8 May 2023

Try this rich and aromatic flavors of traditional Sheer Khurma with this easy-to-follow recipe

Team IFT·10 Apr 2023

Creamy Makhana Kheer served in a traditional brass bowl, garnished with saffron, almonds, pistachios, and roasted fox nuts, perfect for Navratri and vrat fasting.

Creamy Makhana Kheer Recipe: The Traditional Dessert That Makes Every Festival Feel Complete

Ankur Sharma·2 Aug 2026

Mango Sticky Rice Recipe by Chef Dipesh Darjee, Corporate Chef at Yuki – A Gourmet Dessert Experience

Ankita Sharma·13 Apr 2026

Healthy Recipes

Sugar Free Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe by Chef Pooja Daga

Ankita Sharma·2 Dec 2025

Restaurant-Style Orange Gravy Recipe | Base Curry for Paneer Butter Masala, Veg Kofta & More

Ankita Sharma·2 Sept 2025

Vegan Butter “Chicken” – A Plant-Based Twist on a Desi Classic - Vegan Indian Recipes

Ankita Sharma·22 Jun 2025

Ultimate Crispy Coconut Prawns Recipe -By Sharwari Amod

Team IFT·18 Mar 2024

Melt-in-Mouth: Easiest Gulab Jamun Recipe

Team IFT·14 Dec 2023

Dive into Creamy Bliss: The Ultimate Paneer Pasanda Recipe

Team IFT·13 Dec 2023

Healthy Recipes

Lemon Coriander Soup Recipe: Delicious and Refreshing

Sneha Kumari·16 Jul 2023

Easy-to-Make Chicken Tikka Recipe | Grill, Eat, Repeat

Team IFT·24 Jun 2023

Chef & Culinary

Chef & Culinary

Indian Chef Himanshu Saini Ranked Third Best Chef in the World at The Best Chef Awards 2025

Yogita Singh·3 Oct 2025

Chef & Culinary

From Farm to MasterChef: Nayan Jyoti Saikia Commitment to Local Ingredients

Super Admin·12 Apr 2023

Chef & Culinary

From Law to Pastry Chef: Gurkirat Singh's Inspiring Journey to MasterChef India Season 7

Super Admin·4 Apr 2023

Chef & Culinary

Kamaldeep Kaur's (KDK) MasterChef Journey: From a Mom to a chef to an inspiration for millions of moms.

Super Admin·3 Apr 2023

Food Business

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Lindt's New Delhi Boutique Opens Right After Its Closest Rival's India Bet Fell Apart

Sakshi Mishra·12 Sept 2026

Zomato-themed Hyderabad office closure concept showing an employee leaving an office, packed belongings, a Zomato delivery bag and the Charminar in the background.

Zomato Shuts Hyderabad Customer Support Centre, Cuts Up to 300 Jobs as Support Operations Shift to Gurugram

Yash Singh·31 Aug 2026

Bira 91 beer bottle and brewery representing the company's financial crisis and fresh insolvency threat from HNGIL over ₹11.77 crore in unpaid dues

Bira 91 Faces Fresh Insolvency Threat as HNGIL Seeks ₹11.77 Crore Over Unpaid Bottle Dues

Sakshi Mishra·30 Aug 2026

Sustainable food delivery packaging including compostable bowls, takeaway boxes, paper bags and wooden cutlery representing Zomato's PackSwitch initiative

Zomato Launches PackSwitch to Help Restaurants Shift to Sustainable Packaging

Yash Singh·19 Aug 2026

Food Safety & Policy

Realistic representation of groundwater sampling near the Nashik Kumbh Mela site, highlighting concerns over chromium contamination and water pollution.

Nashik Kumbh Mela: Groundwater Tests Find Cancer-Linked Chemical at 1,000 Times the Safe Limit

Yogita Singh·17h ago

fssai

FSSAI Has Ordered a Festive Food-Safety Crackdown. How Will Consumers Know If It Works?

Sakshi Mishra·10 Oct 2026

nestle

FSSAI Called a Nestlé Dairy Whitener ‘Unsafe’. The Phosphorus Dispute Shows What We Still Can’t See

Sakshi Mishra·10 Oct 2026

FSSAI orders recall of Everest Cumin Powder batch after pesticide residues exceed permitted limits

FSSAI Orders Recall of Everest Cumin Powder Batch After Pesticide Residues Found Above Permitted Limits

Yash Singh·4 Oct 2026

Food Tech

Starbucks global technology hub in Chennai, India with technology professionals working in a modern office alongside a coffee cup and Chennai skyline.

Starbucks to Set Up Global Technology Hub in Chennai, Plans 800 Tech Jobs

Yash Singh·21 Sept 2026

Amul Launches ‘Sarlaben’ AI Assistant to Help Dairy Farmers with Cattle Health, Feeding and Government Schemes

Yash Singh·11 Feb 2026

Zomato Launches AI-Powered Hotline for Delivery Partner Onboarding via WhatsApp, Says Process Takes Under 30 Minutes

Yash Singh·10 Feb 2026

How AI and Smart Technology Are Transforming India’s Food Industry in 2026

Ankita Sharma·26 Jan 2026

Health & Nutrition

Dr. Muskan Singh (BAMS) featured in a health and nutrition banner with fresh foods and ultra-processed foods, highlighting the discussion around healthy food choices.

Ultra-Processed Food: Do We Really Need to Stop Eating It Completely?

Yash Singh · 26 Aug 2026

ban sweets ghaziabad

1,000 Kg of Rasgulla Destroyed in Ghaziabad. Nobody's Asked Where the Rest Went

A steaming cup of black coffee surrounded by roasted coffee beans on a rustic wooden table

Black Coffee: The Bitter Cup That May Be Better for Your Health Than You Think

The Great Khichdi Audit: How India’s Comfort Food Heals, Nourishes, and Adapts Across Regions

Ozempic Explained: What It Is, How It Works, Benefits, Risks, and Why It’s in the Spotlight

My India

Sanatan

Tofu Tadka, Curd and a Tulsi Offering: Inside the ‘Sanatani Protein Breakfast’

Sakshi Mishra · 4 Oct 2026

PM Modi

PM Modi Said He Has No Fixed Diet. A Viral List of 12 Foods Says Otherwise.

india building next food industry

India Is Building Its Next Food Industry in Bioreactors Not Just Farms

Rise of fusion food in India

Rise of Fusion Food in India

Chai

Why Do Indians Love Chai So Much? The Story Behind India’s Favourite Cup

Restaurants & Dining

Gen Z drinking trends in India in 2026, showing young consumers embracing cocktails, premium drinks and moderation

Restaurants & Dining

Gen Z Didn’t Quit Alcohol. They Changed the Rules: How India’s Young Drinkers Are Redefining Alcohol in 2026

Ankita Sharma·15 Aug 2026

Tukaram Mundhe

Restaurants & Dining

The Mundhe Effect: What Maharashtra's Restaurants Must Get Right Before Inspectors Arrive

Sakshi Mishra·9 Aug 2026

Restaurants & Dining

London’s Rangrez Restaurant to Shut After 16 Years; Owner Claims Harassment Linked to Pro-Khalistan and Pakistan-Based Groups

Yogita Singh·24 Feb 2026

Restaurants & Dining

Can the King Save Veeraswamy? Campaign Grows to Protect London’s 99-Year-Old Indian Restaurant

Yogita Singh·3 Feb 2026

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PepsiCo and Monster energy drink cans shown with a courtroom, gavel and scales of justice, representing their legal challenge against FSSAI’s energy drink labelling order.

PepsiCo, Monster Challenge FSSAI’s ‘Energy Drink’ Order in Court as Red Bull Wins Relief

Yash Singh · 2 Oct 2026

Red Bull energy drink can with Delhi High Court and FSSAI documents, representing the court ruling on Red Bull’s energy drink label dispute

Red Bull Wins Relief in FSSAI ‘Energy Drink’ Label Row: Delhi High Court Sets Aside Order

PETA India urges the Centre to ban meat advertisements nationwide from October 2, featuring animals and meat advertising displays with prohibition symbols.

PETA India Urges Centre to Ban Meat Advertisements Nationwide From October 2

ferrero rocher

Ferrero Rocher Spent Two Decades Teaching India to Gift It. Now It Wants ₹499 for a Bar You Eat Alone

LPG cylinders and biometric Aadhaar authentication scanner highlighting the new subsidy rule for domestic LPG refills from October 1, 2026.

LPG Subsidy Rule Changes From October 1: Aadhaar Biometric Authentication Becomes Mandatory for Subsidised Refills