The global nutraceutical industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with U.S. and European brands increasingly looking beyond traditional sourcing hubs such as China. Geopolitical shifts, pandemic-related vulnerabilities, and a heightened demand for quality, traceability, and sustainability have propelled India into the spotlight as a strategic and reliable destination for natural...
India Streamlines its Nutraceutical Industry
The global nutraceutical market, valued at $400 billion, represents a convergence of food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Despite India's rich traditional knowledge and natural advantages, it currently holds less than 2% of the global market share, partly due to unclear industry classification within government ministries. To address this untapped potential, India's...
Perfect Day Acquires India’s Sterling Biotech
Berkeley, California- headquartered food technology startup Perfect Day Inc., acquired Gujarat-based Sterling Biotech through the liquidation process, via an e-auction. Founded in 1985 the Indian company provides active pharmaceutical ingredients. It owns two manufacturing facilities - one in Gujarat and the other in Tamil Nadu. The facilities are outfitted for...
India Finalizes Standards for Alcoholic Beverages
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published the final version on its Alcoholic Beverage Standards which will be implemented on April 1, 2019. These Food and Safety Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations 2018, outline standards for both distilled and non-distilled alcoholic beverages such as Brandy, Gin, Rum, Vodka, Whisky,...
India to Limit Use of Anitbiotics in Livestock
To ensure that the residue of antibiotics in meat does not lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance in humans, India's Federal Ministry of Health aims to cap the maximum acceptable limits of antibiotics in food from animal sources. Accordingly, the ministry has sent a notification to the state-owned which...
India May Implement Food Fortification Regulations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is promoting the introduction of micro-nutrients in staple foods to fight malnutrition. "We are trying to encourage brands to fortify their products. We are targeting five staple foods including rice, wheat, milk and edible oil for fortification," FSSAI CEO Pawan Kumar...