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Nestle's Cerelac is once again facing scrutiny; NGOs want Swiss govt to take action
Nestle India is under scrutiny for alleged high sugar content in its baby food, Cerelac. Global NGOs have accused Nestle of unethical practices in low- and middle-income countries. Amid legal action threats, Nestle defends its compliance with regulations and points to reduced sugar levels. Authorities in India are investigating the matter.
Cheeni kum: Fresh dietary guidelines try to hit sweet spot
The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have recommended sugar content thresholds for packaged foods and beverages for the first time. This move could potentially impact most branded soft drinks, juices, cookies, ice-creams, cereals, and other items available online and on shelves. The NIN-ICMR dietary guidelines have been revised after 13 years.
View: Why India struggles to keep its food safe
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India denounced as “false and malicious” news reports that linked the spice scandal to a recent 10-fold relaxation on maximum permissible limits of pesticide residue. The country has the most stringent norms, the regulator said, even though others clearly seem to think otherwise.
Cerelac has half the permissible limit of added sugar as set by FSSAI; allegations are racially stereotyped and untrue: Nestle India chairman
Nestle India Chairman & Managing Director, Suresh Narayanan, refuted allegations of racial stereotyping in the company's infant food formulation, asserting it's done globally. He stated the sugar content in Cerelac is within FSSAI limits and necessary for nutrition. Narayanan emphasized that local variations are based on regulatory needs and raw material availability, denying any racial bias. He highlighted a reduction in sugar content over the years and stressed adherence to global standards.
Sugar, you shrunk the kids: Bouquet of diseases nestled within your child's nutritional drinks
Have you been a fan of "nutritional" drinks since childhood? Chances are, the milk you consumed was laden with about 50% sugar. This habit may have continued into adulthood, contributing to India's reputation as the "diabetes capital of the world." Recent controversies surrounding Nestle's Cerelac have exposed the issue of added sugar in products for infants. As concerns grow over high sugar content in supposedly nutritious drinks, it is crucial for consumers to be aware of their sugar consumption.
FSSAI in process of collecting pan-India samples of Nestle's Cerelac baby cereals: CEO
FSSAI collecting Nestle's Cerelac samples nationally due to sugar concerns. Nestle reduces sugar by 30%. CEO highlights food fortification importance. Event features LT Foods CEO Vivek Chandra.
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HUL withdraws 'health' label from Horlicks, rebrands it as 'functional nutritional drink' amid regulatory changes
Ritesh Tiwari, the Chief Financial Officer of Hindustan Unilever, announced the change during the earnings press conference on April 24. Tiwari emphasized that the shift to the FND label provides a more accurate and transparent description of the category. He highlighted the under-penetration of the FND market, indicating significant growth opportunities.
For Nestle, how babies in India are different from Europe when it comes to sugar
Added sugar in baby food products sold in India and Thailand, but not in Germany and UK? A recent report by a Swiss investigative organisaton reveals how Nestle is getting children hooked on sugar in lower-income countries
Initiate action against Nestle: Nidhi Khare, Consumer Affairs secretary
The company, which also sells the Maggi noodles, Kitkat chocolates and Nescafe coffee, said in a statement that its products were manufactured in the country “in full compliance” with standards set under CODEX (a commission established by WHO and Food and Agriculture Organization) and local specifications pertaining to the requirements of nutrients including added sugars.
Nestle Ceralac controversy: Consumer protection regulator asks FSSAI to probe claims of co adding sugar in baby products
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) urged FSSAI to investigate Nestle India for allegedly adding sugar to baby products. Sources say FSSAI is reviewing claims by Public Eye about higher sugar content in products sold in India compared to the West. NCPCR also requested FSSAI's scrutiny.
Fssai seeks Nestle’s explanation on report of added sugar in Cerelac
“The Fssai has taken cognisance of the matter and has sought an explanation from Nestle India,” said a senior official from the national foods sector regulator. The authority held a meeting of its officials on Thursday to evaluate the matter.
'We never compromise on nutritional quality': Nestle issues clarification on Cerelac sugar controversy
"We would like to assure you that our Infant Cereal products, are manufactured to ensure the appropriate delivery of nutritional requirements such as Protein, Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals, Iron etc. for early childhood," ANI quoted the company as saying.
Nestle may face strict action by Indian food regulator if found guilty in sugar controversy; brand issues clarification
Nestle adds sugar to infant milk sold in less affluent nations including India but not in its primary markets like Europe or the UK, reported ToI. The revelation came to light when "Public Eye," a Swiss investigative organization, and IBFAN (International Baby Food Action Network) dispatched samples of the company's baby food items marketed in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to a Belgian laboratory for examination.
How much sugar is too much? A look at risks of excessive sweet consumption and advantages of reducing intake
In the Indian market, which recorded sales exceeding $250 million in 2022, every variant of Cerelac baby cereal by Nestle contains added sugar, averaging nearly 3 grams per serving. This revelation comes amidst growing concerns over the adverse effects of excessive sugar consumption on health.
Nestle adds sugar to baby cereal sold in India but not in Europe & UK, study reveals
Nestle admitted adding sugar to infant milk in some nations but not in Europe. In the lucrative Indian market, exceeding $250 million in sales in 2022, every Cerelac baby cereal variant contains supplementary sugar, averaging nearly 3 grams per portion."Public Eye's" recent inquiry, disclosed on Wednesday, indicated that Cerelac wheat-based cereals tailored for six-month-old infants retailed by Nestle in Germany, France, and the UK are devoid of additional sugar.
Nestle seeks to pip Unilever to grab GSK’s consumer nutrition business as Coca-Cola opts out
GSK Consumer Healthcare shares have climbed about 10% this year, outperforming the Sensex gain of 3.6%, taking it to a market cap of Rs 30,249.29 crore.
Three companies begin due diligence on GlaxoSmithKline's India nutrition business
The strategic sale has triggered interest among leading global and Indian consumer goods companies.
Coke, Nestle for second round in Horlicks race
The highly competitive auction process had seen some of the world’s biggest food and drinks companies including PepsiCo, Reckitt Benckiser, General Mills, Danone, and Kellogg’s besides homegrown ITC and private equity buyout funds like KKR vie for the GSK Consumer portfolio.
Despite ban, marketing of hazardous breast-milk substitutes stays rampant
In India, ironically, Nearly half the infants under six months are not exclusively breastfed a rate that has not improved substantially in two decades.
Nestle adopts regional cluster approach to fast-track growth; to reduce salt content in Maggi
The maker of Maggi instant noodles, KitKat chocolate and Cerelac infant foods crossed Rs 10,000 crore in sales for the year ended December 2017.
Nestle considering foraying into water, pet care
For the quarter ended June 2017, Nestle had reported net profit increase of 10% at Rs 263 crore, which it said got impacted on account of higher cost of materials
Nestle to cut Maggi ketchup, cerelac, dairy prices
Nestle will cut cerelac prices too, and with the reduction in GST rate on milk powders, prices of everyday dairy are expected to reduce 4-5 per cent.
Nestle India rejects Rajasthan food regulator’s report on 'substandard' Cerelac
Cerelac Wheat was found to be substandard by the chief medical and health officer of Rajasmand district in Rajasthan in a report dated October 14, 2016.
Nestle adopts health mission to make their products healthier
Nestle SA has announced a series of commitments to reduce sugars, sodium, saturated fats and trans-fats, introduce nutritious products, step up food fortification.
Nestle says back in market-leading slot after Maggi relaunch
Nestle India claimed a 57% market share for the flagship Maggi brand while announcing its second quarter earnings late last month.
Nestle resumes Maggi noodles production at all plants in India
It had reported a standalone loss of Rs 64.40 crore in the second quarter (April-June) for the first time in last 15 years due to the ban on Maggi.
'Live' beetles found in Cerelac in Coimbatore
Talking to reporters, Food and Safety department official Kathiravan said "the samples were collected and will be sent to labs for testing.
Live worms found in Nestle Cerelac baby food in Coimbatore
Live worms were found in a packet of Nestle Cerelac baby food bought by an IT professional in Coimbatore for his one-year-old son.
Pharma Department mulls ban on sale of baby food items at pharmacies
In the wake of Maggi controversy, Department of Pharmaceuticals is mulling to bring a proposal to ban sale of baby food products and other supplements at pharmacies.
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