The gluten-free products market has transformed from a niche serving celiac patients into a global movement embraced by health-conscious consumers. Valued at US$ 7.7 billion in 2024, it is forecast to reach US$ 12.7 billion by 2034 at a 5.4% CAGR. Growth in the global gluten-free products market is driven...
Indian households experienced a welcome drop in home-cooked meal expenses in July 2025, with the prices of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis registering a notable year-on-year decline, as per the latest Roti Rice Rate report released by credit rating agency Crisil. According to the report, the average cost of a...
According to a report released by Crisil on Tuesday, the average cost of preparing a home-cooked vegetarian thali dropped by 8% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, mainly due to a significant decline in vegetable prices. In a welcome development for Indian households, the cost of...
India’s food supply chain is one of the most expansive and complex in the world, feeding a population of 1.4 billion through an intricate network of farmers, intermediaries, processors, and retailers. Despite being a global leader in food production, inefficiencies across the chain—ranging from poor infrastructure and cold storage shortages...
India’s food production has hit record levels, but challenges around post-harvest losses, sustainability, and equitable growth persist. This article explores how innovation in processing, eco-friendly packaging, and government-backed schemes like PMFME and PLI are reshaping the sector—ensuring that the journey from farm to fork is not just efficient, but also...
Food fraud is an increasing global threat with serious health and economic implications. Driven by profit, it involves counterfeiting, mislabeling, adulteration, and substitution—particularly targeting high-value foods like olive oil, seafood, honey, and spices. Advanced scientific methods such as DNA testing, spectroscopy, and IRMS, along with technologies like blockchain, AI-powered inspections,...
India’s agriculture sector possesses numerous structural advantages over other agricultural economies, which, if fully utilized, could propel its growth to US$ 1.4 trillion by 2035 and US$ 3.1 trillion by 2047, reveals a recent by consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Key growth areas, as highlighted by the report, include bio...
As India and the United States deepen their strategic and economic partnership, a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) holds significant promise for transforming agri-food trade between the two nations—if crafted strategically. The Centre for Advanced Trade Research (CATR), the research division of the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), explores this...
India’s food processing sector is witnessing robust growth, serving as a vital bridge between agriculture and a growing consumer base, according to a recent Deloitte-FICCI report. Contributing 7.7% to manufacturing GVA, it plays a key role in job creation, rural development, and export expansion. With evolving consumer preferences favoring health-focused...
India’s cloud kitchen market is transforming the food industry, projected to grow at a CAGR of 24% to reach US$ 1.9 billion by FY26. These delivery-only kitchens offer a cost-effective, scalable model by eliminating dine-in expenses and optimizing shared resources. However, competition from QSRs, reliance on third-party platforms, and operational...
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