PRODUCT LABELLING
‘Organic’ and ‘natural’? India’s $32 billion packaged food and beverage industry struggles with disclosures The packaged food industry should be more upfront about the ingredients they use to make products. It is a question of public health, say experts.
03 Jul, 2024, 10.09 AM ISTPurplle closes Rs 1,000 crore funding deal led by Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Purplle has also announced a Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Esop) liquidity programme and will offer liquidity of Rs 50 crore to its employees. Company cofounder and CEO said they will constantly innovate their technology to provide the best for the...
01 Jul, 2024, 11.36 PM ISTSoon, cosmetics will be more transparent to all India's drug regulator is considering mandatory inclusion of the international nomenclature of cosmetic ingredients (INCI) on all cosmetic product labels for better transparency and easier identification. The standardized INCI system will help consu...
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Soon, cosmetics will be more transparent to all India's drug regulator is considering mandatory inclusion of the international nomenclature of cosmetic ingredients (INCI) on all cosmetic product labels for better transparency and easier identification. The standardized INCI system will help consu...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.28 AM IST9 smallcap stocks that connect Mukul Agrawal, Vijay Kedia, Ashish Kacholia & Dolly Khanna The smallcap stocks held by renowned investors like Mukul Agrawal, Vijay Kedia, and Dolly Khanna have displayed varying performance levels over the past year. These investments in companies such as Neuland Laboratories, Prakash Industries, and Shank...
25 Jun, 2024, 12.21 PM ISTFacebook, Instagram, Twitter to have cigarette box-like warning labels soon? Here's what US surgeon general Vivek Murthy says Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. Will Facebook, Instagram, Twitter act?
18 Jun, 2024, 01.10 AM ISTSEO skills are a must for freshers to thrive in the modern job space Professionals need SEO skills to drive organic traffic and improve website visibility. Employers value fresh talent with SEO expertise for innovative ideas, cost-effective strategies, and enhancing online presence.
14 Jun, 2024, 01.22 PM ISTKristen Stewart joins 'The Challenger' series as Sally Ride Kristen Stewart is set to make her series debut in 'The Challenger,' portraying the role of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. The series, developed by Kyra Sedgwick's Big Swing Productions and executive produced by Steven Spielberg's Am...
09 Jun, 2024, 07.29 PM ISTFood companies can't claim '100% fruit juice': FSSAI The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated that all food companies immediately stop labeling and advertising reconstituted fruit juices as ‘100% fruit juice’. FSSAI noted that many food businesses have falsely marketed rec...
03 Jun, 2024, 09.27 PM ISTListen closely: From Google smart speakers to Paytm soundboxes, these businesses are thriving in manufacturing Making for others can be more lucrative than building a brand for themselves — this realisation has created a brigade of small contract manufacturers who are making India’s place prominent in the global electronics manufacturing services map.
02 Jun, 2024, 09.30 AM ISTAmid the heatwave, a Re 1 water brand is out to upend branding with social impact A husband-wife duo takes an unusual approach to advertising their product to ensure they can sell affordable drinking water.
31 May, 2024, 12.01 PM ISTA little bit of ‘utopia’: How this company wants to make a dent in health beverage market The Indian health beverage market is currently valued at $10 billion and expected to hit $30 billion by 2026. Utopian Drinks is eyeing a piece of this pie.
30 May, 2024, 12.09 PM ISTHow BrandMusiq is using AI and social media to enhance sonic branding in India Jingles have always been a favourite way for many brands to make an identity. In the age of social media and artificial intelligence, sonic branding is poised to get better.
29 May, 2024, 10.31 AM ISTLabel padhega India: A key step to build consumer awareness Product labelling in India faces several issues - ranging from non-compliance with the regulations, language barriers, misinformation and misleading claims, inconsistent labelling standards, illegible labels, lack of transparency, inadequate enforce...
24 May, 2024, 08.26 AM ISTBureau of Energy Efficiency plans norms to make more products energy efficient The power ministry body, which works on improving energy efficiency of electronic products, also plans to revise the energy efficiency levels of ten existing star-rated products such as refrigerators, ceiling fans, room ACs and distribution transfor...
22 May, 2024, 01.58 PM ISTPlant-based food cos urge FSSAI to ease 'milk' label rules for plant-based dairy alternatives Sethi called for FSSAI's chief executive officer (CEO) to engage with the industry, exchange ideas and foster collaboration to support startups and product innovation against bigger players. He proposed setting up "Plant Protein Clusters" across sta...
21 May, 2024, 08.38 PM ISTLabel claims on packaged food could be incorrect & incomplete: ICMR The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has cautioned that food labels on packaged items can often mislead consumers, urging them to carefully read information to make informed choices, as stated in the recently issued dietary guidelines. The ...
12 May, 2024, 03.45 PM ISTTipplers toast local labels as big brands lose way in policy maze State liquor policy changes result in scarcity of popular brands like Royal Stag, Budweiser, and Old Monk. Liquor stores push new brands due to supply chain disruptions. Mainstream brands limit supplies leading to a shift towards local brands, impac...
10 May, 2024, 01.52 PM ISTAI music era is here. Not everyone is a fan "Simplicity's Delight" is a song created using software from Suno Inc., a Massachusetts-based artificial intelligence startup. The song, which can generate human-sounding music in seconds, is part of a growing trend of AI startups automating the mus...
07 May, 2024, 01.05 AM ISTHidden dangers of protein, spices, and sugar: How to carefully read product labels to pick the healthy food In our modern rush, processed foods offer convenience, but they come with hidden risks. As India's food and beverage industry progresses, educating consumers becomes increasingly vital. Learning to decipher food labels is key: prioritize simplicity ...
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