LabelBlind’s 2025–26 study finds 33.6% packaged food label claims in India fail FSSAI/ASCI rules, with honey and ghee topping violations.
FSSAI raids Gujarat dairy unit in Sabarkantha, seizes fake milk made with urea, detergent and oils. Over 3,000 litres recovered.
Luckin Coffee opens its premium Origin flagship store in Shenzhen, targeting Starbucks Reserve as competition heats up in China’s coffee market.
Sunny Leone’s daughter Nisha Weber launches BooBox, a smart tissue box holder with disposal bin. Price starts at ₹999, now available online.
Top dairy brands in India 2026: Amul, Mother Dairy, Nandini, Hatsun and Parag lead the market as Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart reshape dairy sales.
ITC moves Calcutta High Court against Britannia, alleging “50-50 Cheese Dipped” copied Sunfeast Wowzers packaging and trade dress; seeks ₹50 crore damages.
Chini Kum raises ₹1 crore pre-seed funding to expand its zero-sugar beverage range in India, focusing on stevia, monk fruit and gut-health drinks.
Pernod Ricard starts an internal investigation after a Rajasthan warehouse raid in Bhilwara over alleged Ballantine’s label misuse and liquor fraud.
Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu alleges TTD laddu ghee was adulterated with chemicals. SIT report flags ₹250 crore scam in Tirumala ghee supply.
Solapur Multani Bakery owner Sunil Sadarangani died after jumping from a 17th-floor terrace at Panas Apartment. Police have registered an ADR case.
Kirin Holdings sells Four Roses Distillery to E. & J. Gallo for up to $775 million as it shifts from spirits to health science and pharma growth.
Saudi Arabia has eased its alcohol ban, allowing wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol in Riyadh under strict rules, signalling major social reform.
SuperYou, co-founded by Ranveer Singh, partners with Unicommerce to streamline e-commerce and quick commerce operations using Uniware for orders and inventory.
CCI approves L Catterton’s minority stake acquisition in Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt Ltd, boosting IPO plans and global FMCG expansion.
The Whole Truth raises $51 million in Series D funding led by Sofina and Sauce.vc, valuing the clean-label food brand at $400 million.
India and the US finalise a trade pact cutting tariffs to 18%, easing trade tensions and impacting food, FMCG, seafood and agriculture sectors.
India’s ice cream market hits ₹40,000 crore in FY26 as Amul, Kwality Wall’s and rivals battle over milk, margins and premium growth.
Varun Beverages Q4 results FY26: Net profit rises 33% to ₹260 crore, revenue up 14%, volumes grow 10%, and ₹0.50 dividend declared.
Campaigners urge King Charles III to save Veeraswamy, London’s 99-year-old Indian restaurant on Regent Street, facing closure after lease renewal was denied.
PepsiCo cuts Lay’s and Doritos prices by up to 15% in the U.S. to ease inflation pressure, boost snack volumes, and retain price-sensitive consumers.