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Zomato vs Swiggy: Macquarie compares food delivery, quick commerce biz

Zomato, Swiggy IPO: Swiggy, Macquarie said, seems to be 4-6 quarters behind Zomato in food delivery and quick commerce

16 Oct 2024 10:49 am
PVR Inox ventures beyond cinema, to launch first food court in December

The company said in a BSE filing that the food court business would remain separate from the in-cinema F&B revenue

16 Oct 2024 9:58 am
World Food Day 2024: Know date, history, theme, significance and more nc

World Food Day is observed every year on October 16th. This day serves as a global call to action to fight against hunger and malnutrition

16 Oct 2024 6:25 am
Samsung Electronics workers end 37-day strike after talks with govt

During the conciliation talks, representatives from both the management and the striking workers agreed that all workers would immediately call off the strike and return to work

15 Oct 2024 7:35 pm
SGS hosts comprehensive workshop on GLOBALG.A.P. V6.0 and BRCGS - FOOD SAFETY ISSUE 9 in Nashik

Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], October 15: SGS is proud to organize an exclusive, high-impact workshop focusing on two of the most critical international standards in the sector: GlobalG.A.P. V6.0 and BRCGS - Food Safety Issue 9. This workshop aims to equip food industry professionals with the latest updates, best practices and practical insights to enhance their food safety management systems and maintain compliance with global regulatory standards.

15 Oct 2024 2:05 pm
UP to introduce harsh laws against spitting, contamination in food stalls

Yogi govt cracks down on food contamination with new ordinances. This follows disturbing incidents of individuals spitting or mixing urine in food, sparking outrage and public health concerns

15 Oct 2024 11:58 am
UP to bring ordinance over spitting in food incidents, CM to hold meeting

The Samajwadi Party has already declared candidates on six of the ten seats and has said it would contest the bypolls with the Congress

15 Oct 2024 9:19 am
Grain Silos - The Linchpin of India's Food Security Ecosystem

New Delhi [India], October 14: India has long grappled with the challenge of efficiently storing its abundant food grain harvests. Historically, India's grain storage has been dominated by conventional warehouses and open-air (CAP) storage facilities. While these antiquated storage methods have served their purpose, they have also been prone to significant losses due to exposure to the elements, pests, and other environmental factors. In the ever-evolving world of agricultural storage solutions,

14 Oct 2024 11:00 pm
14 Oct 2024 5:55 pm
Sharp spike in food prices bumps WPI inflation to 1.84% in September

Food price inflation surged to 11.53 per cent during the month compared to 3.11 per cent in August, data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday showed

14 Oct 2024 12:33 pm
Wholesale price index edges up, food prices spike

The annual rate of inflation based on all India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number stood at 1.84% (Provisional) for the month of September, 2024 (over September, 2023). Positive rate of inflation in September, 2024 is primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, food products, other manufacturing, manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers & semi-trailers, manufacture of machinery & equipment, etc. Inflation stood at 1.31% on year in August.

14 Oct 2024 12:15 pm
Food products and textiles top manufacturing employers, says survey

Data shows that the total number of operational factories in the organised manufacturing sector increased to 253,334 in FY23 from 249,987 in the financial year 2021-2022 (FY22)

13 Oct 2024 10:54 pm
Israeli strike on refugee camp kills 22, WFP warns of depleting food stocks

The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for residents in northern Gaza, particularly those near the Jabalia refugee camp, as the death toll continues to rise

12 Oct 2024 6:23 pm
Pune hit-and-run: Food delivery man killed after Audi hits two-wheeler

A food delivery man was killed after an Audi car driven by an allegedly drunk senior executive of a private firm hit his two-wheeler in Pune in the early hours of Friday, police said. The luxury car's driver Ayush Tayal (34) fled from the spot after the accident near Tadigutta in the city's Mundhwa area and was arrested later with the help off CCTV footage, an official said. The incident took place at Koregaon Park, Mumdhwa road near Poonawala Fincorp around 1.30 am on Friday. Tayal's car first

11 Oct 2024 11:40 pm
Rising food prices cuts lunch options for poor school kids in India: Poll

A case in point is 8-year old Ranjit Nayak, who lives in Ghugudipada village, 150 kilometres from Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of the eastern Indian state of Odisha

11 Oct 2024 9:45 am
30 students fall ill after suspected food poisoning in Maharashtra's Pune

After eating the sandwiches, some students began vomiting and fell ill, all hospitalized students are in stable condition and are out of danger, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shivaji Pawar said

11 Oct 2024 7:56 am
How fried and processed foods are fuelling India's diabetes epidemic

Indian diets, traditionally rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, have shifted towards processed, fried, and sugar-laden foods, according to a recent government-backed study

9 Oct 2024 5:12 pm
Britannia Bel Foods inaugurates new cheese factory at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra

Britannia Bel Foods, a leading Cheese player in India, today marked a significant milestone in its growth, nearly two years after being established as an ambitious joint venture. The company announces the inauguration of its Cheese factory in India, dedicated to the local production of Britannia The Laughing Cow products, reinforcing its commitment to serving the best quality products to Indian consumers made locally. Maharashtra is a leading state in India for milk production and boasts of a ma

9 Oct 2024 4:45 pm
Tata Electronics appoints Bobby Mitra as CIO, president AI transformation

Mitra has led smart manufacturing and industrial systems and personal electronics systems globally for Texas Instruments, and, recently, guided manufacturing and supply chain advancements at Deloitte

9 Oct 2024 1:50 pm
Tata Electronics appoints Bobby Mitra as CIO & prez of AI, digital wing

Tata Electronics on Wednesday said it has appointed Bobby Mitra as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and President of AI and Digital Transformation. In this role, Mitra will drive enterprise-wide initiatives in AI and digital transformation for electronic manufacturing services, semiconductor assembly and test, semiconductor foundry, and design services businesses, it said in a statement. Mitra and his team will be instrumental in advancing Tata Electronics' commitment to AI-led manufacturing exce

9 Oct 2024 1:27 pm
BSE SME Neopolitan Pizza and Foods sees a subdued listing

Shares of Neopolitan Pizza and Foods were trading at Rs 20.21 on the BSE, a premium of 1.05% compared with the issue price of Rs 20.

9 Oct 2024 11:44 am
Stocks to Watch: RIL, TaMo, Torrent Power, Tata Tech, Patanjali Foods

Stock Market Today: Analysts anticipate a weak Q2FY25, with potential profit dips due to declining refining margins for Reliance Industries.

9 Oct 2024 7:19 am
Magicpin largest food delivery app on ONDC, logs 150,000 orders daily

Hyperlocal delivery startup says performance in September proves growing market share in major cities

8 Oct 2024 5:17 pm
FSDA collects ten food samples from Mathura markets for testing purpose

The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Mathura has collected 10 samples, including kuttu (buckwheat) and singhara (water chestnut) flour, from various markets for testing. An official said further action will be taken following the test results. Assistant Commissioner (Food) Dharmendra Pratap Singh said the collection was part of efforts to ensure food quality during the festive season. On Monday, the team gathered samples from markets at Govardhan Chauraha, Dhauali Pyau, and Kosi Kal

7 Oct 2024 11:04 pm
Maldives 1st Lady visits FSSAI office, discusses aspects of food standards

First Lady of Maldives Sajidha Mohamed on Monday visited the office of food regulator FSSAI and discussed key aspects of food safety standards. According to an official statement, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had the honour of welcoming Sajidha Mohamed, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives and her delegation for a meeting held at FSSAI headquarter in the national capital. During the meeting, Sajidha Mohamed had an engaging interaction with India's contact point for

7 Oct 2024 10:56 pm
India-UAE targets food corridor with $2 billion initial investment

The UAE's investments into India are expected to increase as the bilateral investment treaty (BIT), signed in August, takes effect

7 Oct 2024 7:12 pm
Emami scouting inorganic opportunities in healthy foods, pet care sectors

In August this year, Emami acquired 100 per cent ownership of men's grooming brand The Man Company

7 Oct 2024 6:59 pm
India, UAE to set up food corridor at $2 bn investment: Piyush Goyal

India and the UAE will set up a food corridor with an expected investment of USD 2 billion which will cater to the UAE market and beyond and help Indian farmers earn higher income and create more jobs, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Addressing a press conference on the 12th meeting of India-UAE High-Level Task Force on Investment here, Goyal, who is the Minister for Commerce and Industry, said that a small working group comprising central government, state governments involved and t

7 Oct 2024 5:47 pm
Computers, electronics industry leads post-pandemic job growth: ASI data

Only industry groups with more than 1,000 operating factories have been taken into consideration

7 Oct 2024 5:05 pm
Govt to set up 100 food testing labs, 50 food irradiation centres: Paswan

Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan on Monday said the government will build 100 food testing labs and 50 food irradiation centres as part of its efforts to boost processing levels and ensure quality. The minister asked the industry not to compromise on the quality of products as this will affect not only brands but the country's image as well. He said the ministry will set up 100 food testing labs to ensure that products meet standard norms set by regulators. The minister assured the i

7 Oct 2024 2:43 pm
IPO-bound food delivery app Swiggy launches XL EV fleet for bulk orders

Swiggy's new XL fleet includes 20 specially designed electric vehicles that cater to large orders

5 Oct 2024 4:28 pm
Cellecor Gadgets Limited Honored as the Fastest Growing Consumer Electronics Brand 2024

New Delhi [India], October 5: Cellecor Gadgets Limited is proud to announce its recognition as the Fastest Growing Consumer Electronics Brand 2024 by the Times Group - The Economic Times. This esteemed accolade was presented during the Times Seaboard Summit 2024 - Leaders of Tomorrow event held on September 29 in Goa.

5 Oct 2024 4:00 pm
World Food Price Index registers biggest increase since March 2022

An index of food-commodity prices created by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization rose to the highest level since August last year, according to data released

4 Oct 2024 11:36 pm
Swiggy launches 10-minute food delivery service Bolt in six key cities

Bolt offers popular dishes like burgers, hot beverages, cold beverages, breakfast items, and biryani that require minimum preparation time

4 Oct 2024 10:08 pm
Tata Electronics partially restarts operations at Hosur facility after fire

Tata Electronics, along with Pegatron and Foxconn, are Apple's key contract manufacturers in India

3 Oct 2024 6:12 pm
Food tourism: South Korea tops list of culinary destinations in Asia

The land of kimchi, Korean barbecue, and fried chicken is followed closely by Taiwan (62%), with Thailand (55%), Japan (52%, and Malaysia (49%)

3 Oct 2024 12:56 pm
Tata Electronics plans to resume some operations at fire-hit Hosur plant

Tata Electronics will resume some operations at its fire-damaged Hosur plant in Tamil Nadu, which produces Apple iPhone components. The company said they are probing the cause of the Saturday fire

3 Oct 2024 11:55 am
Bharat Electronics, Israel Aerospace Industries form joint venture firm

Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Israel's leading aerospace and defence company, have announced the establishment of a joint venture company (JVC), which has been incorporated in the name of BEL IAI AeroSystems Private Ltd. The JVC with its registered office in Delhi shall be the single point of contact (SPOC) for extending long-term product support to the Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) systems of India's defence forces, Be

3 Oct 2024 11:31 am
Food supply to Gaza falls sharply as Israel introduces new custom rules

The new customs rule applies to truck convoys chartered by the United Nations to take aid from Jordan to Gaza via Israel

2 Oct 2024 10:45 pm
Packaged-food makers now targeting Ozempic users with new product line

While the food industry has never met a diet trend it didn't seek to capitalize on, GLP-1s at one point seemed to present an existential threat: the disappearance of cravings

2 Oct 2024 10:06 pm
Raghuram Rajan opposes excluding food inflation in setting interest rates

Raghuram Rajan, who is ex RBI governor and currently a professor of finance at US-based Chicago Booth, said the argument against excluding food inflation is that you cannot affect it

2 Oct 2024 4:59 pm
PepsiCo to buy Texas-based tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion

Texas-based Siete Foods, founded in 2014 by Veronica Garza, also makes products such as enchilada sauce and Mexican wedding cookies

1 Oct 2024 8:05 pm
IT Department serves tax demand notice to Jubilant FoodWorks; stock down 4%

Jubilant FoodWorks share price dipped as much as 3.83 per cent at Rs 655 per share on the BSE in Tuesday's intraday trade

1 Oct 2024 1:03 pm
Petrix: The Ultimate Choice for Nutritious and Delicious Dog Treats Food and Chews

New Delhi [India], September 30: Do you have furry mates at home? Are you searching for the best treat to serve your furry companion with the highest nutritional value? If yes, we have news you will love - Petrix Pet Food, the newly launched pet food brand, offers the highest quality chewable dog food at promotional prices.

30 Sep 2024 5:55 pm
Lulu Group to set up food processing, logistics centres in Andhra Pradesh

UAE-based Lulu Group International will set up modern food processing and logistic centres in Andhra Pradesh along with hypermarkets and a shopping mall in the state, its Chairman and Managing Director Yusuffali MA said on Sunday. In a post on social media platform X in response to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's post after their meeting, Yusuffali said, Our discussions were very fruitful. We have decided to start an international-standard shopping mall with 8-screen imax mul

29 Sep 2024 3:54 pm
Air India passenger finds 'cockroach' in food; airline expresses concern

In the statement, spokesperson said the airline is concerned about the experience of the customer in the said instance and has taken it up with the catering service provider to investigate further

28 Sep 2024 5:16 pm
Tata Electronics to hire 20K more employees at Hosur unit: Chandrasekaran

Chandrasekaran was attending the groundbreaking ceremony of the Rs 9,000 crore manufacturing unit by Tata Motors

28 Sep 2024 1:32 pm
Fire breaks out at Tata Electronics' unit in Hosur, employees safe

The fire, according to media reports, started at the mobile phone accessories painting unit of the company

28 Sep 2024 11:37 am