Tuesday, 17 February 2026

February 16, 2026 | Events

India’s Nutraceutical Sector Poised for Tenfold Growth over Pharmaceuticals: FSSAI

The global nutraceutical industry is projected to reach $919 billion by 2030 India’s nutraceutical and wellness sector, already surging from robust demand and innovation, gained fresh momentum as the 4th edition of Vitafoods…

February 13, 2026 | Events

Vitafoods India 2026: Powering India’s Preventive Health and Wellness Future Opens 4th Edition at JWCC, Mumbai

Key focus areas include regulation, innovation, personalised nutrition, healthy ageing, women-centric nutrition, microbiome science, and sustainable nutrition India’s nutraceutical and wellness sector, already surging from robust demand and innovation, gained…

February 13, 2026 | Food Safety and Testing

Redefining Trust in Organic Foods through Independent Testing

Satyajit Hange, Co-founder of Two Brothers Organic Farms As conversations around food safety evolve in India, the focus is shifting from broad organic claims to measurable, outcome-based verification. Consumers are…

February 11, 2026 | Company News

Namaste India launches deliciously creamy, fresh milk in Bihar, India

This strategic move is backed by a planned investment of Rs 350 crore to deliver fresh, high-quality, and deliciously creamy milk Namaste India, one of India’s fastest-growing dairy brands and…

February 9, 2026 | Australia

RCPL Strengthens Overseas Growth Strategy with Goodness Group Acquisition

The partnership further strengthens RCPL’s efforts in developing a health-based beverages portfolio Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has acquired a majority stake in…

February 6, 2026 | Company News

Fertility Meets Farm-to-Table Dining with Launch of ‘The Fertility Table’ in India

As fertility conversations move beyond treatment rooms and into everyday life, food is emerging as one of the most meaningful places to begin For many women, the fertility journey doesn’t…

February 6, 2026 | Company News

India Gate Foods Enters Low- Glycemic Index Rice Segment with Launch of India Gate Uplife Lite Everyday Rice

India Gate Uplife is a health-forward brand built on the trust and core values of India Gate, positioned as a proactive partner for modern Indian consumers KRBL Limited, India’s leading…

February 4, 2026 | Export & Import

Indian Rice Exports Remain Resilient Despite High Duties, Says IREF

The Federation welcomes this move and notes a wave of positive sentiment across the rice export industry The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), through Dr Prem Garg, National President, would like to clarify the potential impact of the recently announced indication that Indian-made goods may be subject to an 18 per cent tariff, compared with the earlier 25 per cent rate. The trade is also expecting that, in view of public statements by US authorities, the additional penalty being discussed in relation to India’s purchase of Russian oil may be waived. If confirmed, this would effectively reduce India’s tariff burden from the current elevated level to 18 per cent, restoring parity with key competing origins such as Thailand and Pakistan, where competitor nations are currently tariffed at around 19 per cent. The Federation welcomes this move and notes a wave of positive sentiment across the rice export industry, as tariff parity is expected to translate into improved competitiveness and stronger demand in key markets.  IREF views this as a meaningful positive for Indian rice exports at a time when India is entering the season with record production of approximately 149 million metric tonnes, strong availability, and resilient domestic fundamentals. Indian agri products continue to hold an indispensable position in global supply chains, and recent shipment patterns suggest clear demand resilience even under sharply higher duties. Notably, India’s rice exports to the United States rose despite a steep increase in duty, from 10 per cent initially to 50 per cent, underscoring that Indian rice remains essential for buyers and consumers. This trend reinforces the Federation’s view that India’s competitiveness is structurally strong, and that tariff parity will translate quickly into higher volumes and improved price positioning. A tariff reset would improve landed-price competitiveness and support stronger offtake across both basmati and non-basmati categories, enabling India to defend and expand market share in the United States while competing more effectively against other origins. Separately, there have been questions on whether an additional tariff could be imposed in connection with India’s trade with Iran. The Federation notes that evolving trade frameworks, including prospective free trade agreements, often reflect broader strategic alignment and not only commercial considerations. Based on current visibility, IREF does not anticipate further disruption to India’s trade with Iran and expects continuity in export flows. Dev Garg, Vice President, says that the Federation will continue engaging with stakeholders to ensure exporters are prepared for any procedural changes and to support stable, rules-based trade that benefits consumers and supply chains.

January 30, 2026 | India

How structured farm data is redefining compliance in global food trade

Vinay Nair, Founder & CEO of KhetiBuddy As global agri-food supply chains face rising pressure around traceability, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, the spotlight is shifting decisively to the farm. Yet,…

January 29, 2026 | Company News

Heritage Foods reports 8% revenue growth in Q3

The consumer dairy business, excluding bulk fat sales, grew 13 per cent year-on-year, led by value-added products, which posted 13.8 per cent revenue growth Heritage Foods Limited reported an 8…

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