Indian Spices Industry Growth – How India’s Spice Sector Is Shifting Toward Processed, Packaged & Value-Added Products Introduction – The New Era of Indian Spices Industry Growth The Indian spice sector—globally celebrated for its heritage, flavour diversity, and agricultural depth—is now entering a transformative phase. According to Ramkumar Menon, Chairman of the World Spice Organisation (WSO), India is poised for a gradual but structural shift from whole spices to processed, packaged, and value-added spice products. […]

FSSAI Food Safety Connect App – QR Code-Based Complaint System for Restaurants & Food Outlets in India Executive Summary / Key Highlights FSSAI launches Food Safety Connect App to empower consumers to report food safety and hygiene concerns. Mandatory QR code display of FSSAI licence/registration at entrances and billing counters of all food outlets. Automated complaint routing ensures reports are sent directly to jurisdictional authorities for prompt action. Applicable to restaurants, cafes, dhabas, eateries, and […]

FSSAI Annual Return Scrutiny – Penalties for False or Incomplete Data by FBOs FSSAI Tightens Annual Return Scrutiny for Food Business Operators – Penalties for Inaccurate Data Executive Summary / Key Highlights FSSAI intensifies scrutiny of annual returns submitted by food business operators (FBOs). Mandatory online filing via FoSCoS since FY 2020–21. Revision facility introduced from 8 January 2024 to rectify inadvertent errors. False or misleading information attracts penalties under Section 61 of the FSS […]

FSSAI Annual Return Compliance – Avoid Heavy Penalties for False or Misleading Information Executive Summary: Why FSSAI Annual Return Compliance Matters FSSAI has reiterated that all Food Business Operators (FBOs) must submit accurate and truthful annual returns. Any false or misleading information can lead to penalties up to ₹10 lakh under Section 61 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Annual returns are to be filed only via the FoSCoS portal from FY 2020–21 […]

ITC Foods targets growth in north and west India amid shift to branded products ITC Foods, a Kolkata-based fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, is focusing on expanding its presence in the northern and western regions of India. This strategic move is part of the company’s efforts to capitalize on the growing demand for branded food products. The company operates across various categories including staples, snacks, health foods, dairy, and beverages. To drive this expansion, ITC […]