June 22, 2026 | Feature

School holiday snacks: Can we make everyday treats work harder for health?

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia Every year, the mid-year school holidays change the rhythm of family life. Snackboxes are replaced by long afternoons at home, quick outings or…

June 12, 2026 | Feature

Personalised Gut Health: Is the Industry Ready for Precision Nutrition at Scale?

Max Kushnir, Co-founder, Sova Gut health has never been more talked about or more misunderstood. Walk into any pharmacy, scroll through any wellness feed, and you’ll find a probiotic for…

June 10, 2026 | India

The FMCG Playbook for Making Nutraceuticals a Daily Habit

Dr Shilpa Vora, Chief R&D Officer, Marico Limited The evolution of consumer health rarely arrives with a dramatic breakthrough. More often, it unfolds quietly, in everyday choices. It shows up…

June 9, 2026 | Feature

World Food Safety Day 2026: Why the Future of Food Safety Will Be Defined by Technology, Not Just Compliance

Munish Sharma, COO, Compass Group India As the world marks World Food Safety Day on June 7, food safety is emerging as a business imperative that goes far beyond regulatory…

June 8, 2026 | Food

What’s Driving the Demand for Premium Indian Pantry Staples?

Arvind Patel, Managing Director of Bharat Vedica a Patel Venture Not long ago, stocking the kitchen was a fairly mechanical affair. People bought rice by the cheapest sack, oil by…

June 5, 2026 | Feature

How RT-PCR (Real-time polymerase chain reaction) Kits are Saving Lives through Early, Accurate Testing of Water Contamination

Ajay Kandhari, Director at DSS Imagetech and Spokesperson for Seqlo As the world observes Food Safety Day, it is important to recognise that food and water safety are closely interconnected.…

May 26, 2026 | Beverages

Why Gen Z Consumers are Increasingly Choosing Functional and Wellness-Oriented Beverages Over Sugary Soft Drinks

Parimal Shah, CEO and Founder, Cherise India Pvt. Ltd In malls, cafes and college canteens, the cola‑can culture is slowly giving way to something quieter but more intentional trends with…

May 21, 2026 | Feature

The Real Competition for Indian Botanicals Is Not China—It Is Synthetic Substitutes

Gaurav Soni, Founder and Managing Director, Botanic Healthcare For years, talks about Indian plants have been about how they compete with other countries, usually China. These talks have been shaped…

May 21, 2026 | Feature

Gut Health Is Not a Trend: Busting Common Detox and Digestive Myths

By Christian Philippsen, Managing Director, BENEO Asia Most of us have heard some version of the same advice: if your stomach feels uncomfortable, avoid “heaty” foods. If you feel bloated,…

May 14, 2026 | Food

Why Quality, Hygiene, and Traceability Matter More Than Ever in Frozen Food

Deepanshu Manchanda, MD at Zappfresh The frozen food category in India is going through a significant shift. What was once seen as a convenience-driven option is now increasingly being viewed…