Food Industry

Consumed by capitalism, veganism has neither saved animals nor plants but transformed into money machine for food behemoths

Vegans seem to believe that we can simply spend our way to animal liberation and saving the planet.

Food companies are funding nutrition research — here’s why you should be worried

There is a concern that big corporations will use scientific studies as a PR exercise, changing the narrative on health.

Hate animal cruelty? Then complain about 'natural sources' in your food and cosmetics, save thousands of lives

“Natural sources” is a very deceptive word. If vegetarian, the food writes clearly that it is from vegetable sources. But, most often in the health and food industry, especially in the cosmetics area, it means animal sources such as organs, glands, fat, protein, and oil. There is a reason that companies write their products in such small type that it is almost impossible to read them, but do try. Your one complaint and insistence on a non-animal alternative could save thousands of lives.

Food Industry is testing Blockchain to ensure safety of the food

The food industry is turning to Blockchain to strengthen food safety and inventory management by tracking meats and crops from the farm to table.

HUL scales a new mount, price hike comes to the rescue

Analyst continue to remain bullish on the counter as this represents average valuation over the last five years. Being an exclusive domestic player, the company is hardly affected by the turmoil in global markets.

Ikea, Coke show India consumption story is alive

The two companies' flagship bets on India's consumers will help steady nerves and could serve as a catalyst for foreign direct investment from other sources, too.<br /><br />

Govt moving cautiously on GM crops commercialisation: Pawar

The government today said it is not opposed to GM crops but is studying their impact on soil, environment and living being before allowing commercial production of biotech crops, other than cotton.

Coca Cola to invest $2 bn in India

The company will spend the money over five years to expand its non-alcoholic, ready-to-drink market.

PepsiCo to raise prices; maintains forecast

PepsiCo Inc is planning to raise prices on some Gatorade sports drinks and Frito-Lay snacks in coming weeks to help offset higher commodity costs.

Pizza, delivered with a side of attempted rape

The attempted rape by a pizza delivery boy has hit home because the perpetrator was one of the trusted populace who enjoy the privilege of an open door to our homes