Food Service Market

Private equity firm L Catterton is in discussions to acquire a stake in Nandhana Palace, which is expanding its restaurant chain across India amidst increasing investor interest in the food services sector.

India’s food safety regulator plans to eliminate added sugar from baby food products for infants aged 6–24 months. Will it check India's rising obesity problem?

A recent study found that people can lose more weight by eliminating ultra-processed foods from their diets. And yes, this includes packaged foods like protein bars and breakfast cereals that are labelled ‘healthy’

It's no longer enough to have separate veg and non-veg sections in your restaurant menu. Before opening shop, declare what you plan to serve.

India is developing guidelines for eateries to declare whether it uses genuine paneer or artificial substitutes.

Wow! Momo is targeting ₹1,000-1,200 crore in revenue and ₹50-80 crore ebitda by 2027. The company's FMCG division has achieved ₹60 crore in revenue.

If quick-food platforms are breaking the rules of fair competition, as restaurants allege, they should be hauled up by antitrust authorities. But data-driven innovation is welcome. It will favour consumers and help the Indian market evolve.

The FSSAI is set to address the regulation of lab-grown meat, dairy, and egg products amid public health and sustainability concerns. Former minister Maneka Gandhi's PAPPF has urged for clear guidelines as India sees growing interest from global firms in alternative proteins.