India Focus: Hindustan Unilever India, Nestle India millet innovation, FSSAI food safety platform and more feature in our round-up

Hindustan Unilever India, Nestle India millet innovation, FSSAI food safety platform and more feature in this edition of India Focus. Read more

Powered potatoes: PepsiCo pushes entrepreneurial collaboration as ‘vital’ APAC sustainability strategy

PepsiCo has highlighted collaborations with entrepreneurs as a ‘vital’ part of its strategy to achieve sustainable operations in the APAC region, amid the crowning of its regional Greenhouse Accelerator champion. Read more

Kikkoman looking to become mainstay in Indian market amid diversifying food preferences

Japanese sauces brand Kikkoman is seeking to cement its foothold in the Indian market via food service partners and retail channels, with the firm believing local consumers are becoming increasingly receptive of international flavours. Read more

Country-specific context: India reiterates no-go stance on sweetener use for weight management

The Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) has stressed that existing local guidelines do not endorse the replacement of sugar with sweeteners for weight loss, while joining calls for more localised research to be conducted on its impacts. Read more