Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) forms a majority-owned JV with Nigeria’s TGI Group to expand FMCG business in West Africa with local manufacturing.
Reliance Retail launches a phygital search-and-discovery pilot using QR codes in stores to boost omnichannel shopping and compete with quick commerce.
IDF World Dairy Summit 2027 will be held in Mumbai at JWCC from Nov 16–19. India strengthens global dairy leadership as top milk producer.
Australia will make Health Star Ratings mandatory from Feb 2026 on packaged foods, forcing FMCG brands to reveal nutrition scores and reformulate products.
Kwality Wall’s shares listed on NSE and BSE after HUL demerger at nearly 26% discount. KWIL stock debut reflects market caution and seasonality risks.
Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) acquires Southern Health Foods, owner of Manna, for ₹156.42 crore to expand millet and health foods pan-India.
CCPA tightens action on illegal service charges after Delhi HC ruling. Restaurants face penalties, refund orders, and strict rules for billing in 2026.
Flipkart is preparing to enter India’s food delivery market with a Bengaluru pilot by mid-2026, exploring ONDC integration to compete with Zomato and Swiggy.
Trimex Foods plans to sell a minority stake at ₹700–800 crore valuation. EY is advising the deal as Chili’s, Cinnabon, Paul Bakery expand in India.
Benny’s Bowl raises $1.4 million in pre-Series A funding led by Atomic Capital to expand pet nutrition products, R&D, and offline retail growth.
Viral milk quality reports targeting Amul, Mother Dairy and Country Delight raise safety concerns, but experts question cold chain handling and testing transparency.
India’s fake food trend is turning into “trial by social media” as influencers target brands like Eggoz and Torii, raising panic and legal concerns.
Amul launches AI assistant Sarlaben to support dairy farmers with cattle health, feeding advice, subsidies and milk data integration across Gujarat.
Flipkart becomes official sponsor of Namibia for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, using underdog marketing for high visibility in India.
Slurrp Farm raises Rs 30 crore in extended Series C from Scarlet Ventures. The kids’ millet snack brand’s valuation jumps to Rs 810 crore.
Veolia India aims to supply 60% of Mumbai’s drinking water by 2030 through new Bhandup and Panjrapur water treatment plants totaling 3,000 MLD.
Zomato launches AI-powered hotline 89200 89200 to onboard delivery partners via WhatsApp in under 30 minutes, receiving 40,000 calls weekly.
Cloud kitchens are focusing on Instagram marketing, brand recall, and Swiggy-Zomato listing optimization to drive orders beyond discounts.
900-mm pipeline bursts at Mahim Causeway, disrupting water supply in Bandra-Khar; residents advised to boil/filter water after restoration.
Top clean-label brands in India FY25–FY26: The Whole Truth, Farmley, Country Delight, Yoga Bar and Slurrp Farm lead growth driven by quick commerce.