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.
GLP-1 foods in Asia: State of the market and key challenges
The market for GLP 1 companion foods in Asia faces some major challenges – but big opportunities also await if played right
India is all set to see a potential rapid boom, with Ozempic, WeGovy and Mounjaro all having entered the market in 2025.
Local players have launched these drugs under their own local brands and many are gearing up to manufacture for sale to markets with no patents, as well as lying in wait for large-scale generic manufacturing for the local market as well once the India semaglutide patent expires in March 2026.
India focus: Here are our Top 10 India stories from the past year
From Modi’s anti-obesity campaign to regulatory news and start-up innovations, we feature the top 10 most-read India stories from the past year
Mondelez, Uncle Saba’s: Nostalgia and mindfulness shaping snack trends
Sentimentality and health are increasingly influencing consumer snack choices, as they seek comfort, tradition and emotional connection in their purchases
The snacking industry has only grown from strength to strength over the past few years, with healthier snacking in particular really finding its footing as a major category ever since the COVID-19 pandemic forced global consumers to re-evaluate their food choices.
Cocoa costs and climate risks: What drives new Barry Callebaut AI hub
Barry Callebaut’s new Global Innovation Center in Singapore combines cacao coatings expertise and AI to address rising cocoa costs and climate pressures
While climate change is putting an unprecedented squeeze on cocoa supply, consumers remain uncompromising in their expectations for taste, texture and mouthfeel – creating demand for more cost-effective chocolate solutions.
