Clearer and more flexible: India’s 2026 alcohol regulations
India’s new alcohol regulations include mandatory labelling and expanded category definitions, signalling greater consumer transparency and flexibility for producers.
The new regulations were proposed between June to November 2025 and will be enforced by July 1 this year.
These regulatory updates align with FSSAI’s recent moves to empower consumers.
Child obesity surge fuels push to restrict unhealthy food packaging
As obesity rates climb, experts focus on packaging as a strong influence on children’s choices – both as a risk factor and a tool to promote healthier diets
From nutrition labelling to banning the use of cartoon characters on pack, researchers weigh in on how food and beverage packaging shapes children’s food and drink choices.
UAE government survey flags high salt, low vitamin D in local diets
New UAE data has shown excess salt consumption and poor vitamin D levels, findings set to guide national reformulation and health initiatives
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) recently published the findings of its latest National Health and Nutrition Survey, spanning results from 2024 to 2025.
The most worrying finding coming out of the survey was the fact that some 96.2% of adult respondents between 18 to 69 were found to exceed the national recommended sodium intake.
Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula recall
The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination
Consumer watchdog Foodwatch International has filed a lawsuit against formula manufacturers Nestlé and Lactalis over their role in a sprawling infant formula recall.
Several manufacturers including Nestlé, Lactalis and Danone have pulled infant formula from multiple markets globally over fears that the products could be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin that causes nausea and vomiting.
3 must-watch emerging food & drink categories for growth in 2026
Amid the many uncertainties and changes seen by the food industry, we believe there are three emerging categories with the potential to drive major change in the coming year.
These are value-added innovation, food as medicine and GLP-1’s influence on food.
