food industry

New Delhi, March 12 Eateries in Uttam Nagar, southwest Delhi, are now struggling with a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders just as they were preparing to reopen after a day-long shutdown.The eateries had been closed for six days in the area following protests sparked by the murder of a...

New Delhi, March 12 India has started an investigation into alleged circumvention of countervailing duties imposed on saccharin—used in various industries such as food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals—imported from China, according to a notification.The investigation was initiated by the...

New Delhi, March 12 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid concerns over reported LPG shortages, saying the PM is asking people not to panic but is himself panicked for "completely different reasons".Gandhi alleged that the prime minister is...

In Bengaluru, Karnataka Assembly members debated the shortage of commercial LPG cylinders on Wednesday. The ruling Congress and opposition BJP made accusations, while the government urged the public to limit LPG consumption during the global crisis.K.H. Muniyappa, Minister of Food and Civil...

From cooktops and microwaves to firewood and solar options, restaurants, street food vendors, and catering businesses across the country are scrambling for alternatives as a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders begins to disrupt kitchens amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.With the...

New Delhi, March 11 As irregular LPG supplies hit kitchens across Delhi, many restaurants are staring at losses, with some fearing temporary closure after being left with stock for only a day or two.As irregular LPG supplies grip kitchens across Delhi, many restaurants are left with stock for...

New Delhi, March 11 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) urged plant-based food manufacturers to use QR codes on product labels on Wednesday, saying that existing labels are too small for consumers to read, as the regulator seeks to build trust in a rapidly growing sector...

New Delhi, March 13 As irregular LPG supplies grip kitchens across Delhi, many restaurants are running out of their fuel stock, creating challenges from menu changes to rising costs and concerns over staff wages.Industry representatives say that many eateries in the capital are trying to...

Chennai, March 11 A group of hotels and restaurants operating in Chennai and parts of Tamil Nadu declared a holiday on Wednesday, following the lack of commercial LPG supply to the establishments, employees said.Early morning customers who had come for tea and coffee expressed disappointment...

Pune, March 10 Popular breakfast staples like dosa and uttapam may soon disappear from the menus of restaurants and eateries in Pune as they face a severe shortage of commercial LPG cylinders following a supply disruption triggered by the West Asia crisis, industry representatives warned on...

Kolkata, March 10 Amid the West Asia crisis, restaurants in Kolkata have started facing a shortage of commercial LPG, with industry associations warning of disruption in operations if the fuel supply is not normalized soon.Industry representatives said the situation in Kolkata mirrors similar...

New Delhi/Chennai, March 10 – Shorter menus, cold stoves, and dining out suddenly becoming more expensive. The conflict in West Asia is impacting restaurants across India, with the looming threat of a shortage of commercial LPG forcing eateries to innovate – quickly – or face closure.As the...

The Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organisation (JKTPO), under the auspices of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, is showcasing the region's agro and food processing potential at the 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food and Hospitality Fair...

New Delhi, March 10 From creative menu tweaks to electrical appliances, Delhi restaurants and caterers are exploring ways to keep the city's culinary buzz alive as a possible LPG crisis due to the West Asia conflict puts them to the test.Industry representatives have said the restaurant sector...

Kolkata, March 10 Amid the West Asia crisis, restaurants in Kolkata have started facing a shortage of commercial LPG, with industry associations warning of disruption in operations if the fuel supply is not normalised soon.Industry representatives said the situation in Kolkata mirrors similar...

New Delhi, March 10 – Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will inaugurate the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026, one of the world’s premier B2B trade platforms for the food and hospitality industry, on Tuesday at Bharat Mandapam.The five-day international food and hospitality fair...

New Delhi, March 8 The Delhi Police have cracked a racket involved in the manufacturing and supply of counterfeit protein supplements in Delhi and the National Capital Region, and have arrested two men, an official said on Sunday.The police arrested Mohit Tiwari and Mohit Dixit, both residents...

February 19, New Delhi: The Coffee Board, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is considering a franchise model to promote Bharat GI-tagged coffee. The Divisional Head of Coffee Quality shared this information at a kiosk set up for delegates at the India AI Summit.