Growth of India’s Organized Sweets Market
The Indian sweets industry is uniquely located in the country’s cultural and economic landscape. With its deep connection to festivals, celebrations, and daily consumption, sweets are both a tradition and a treat for Indians. However, the industry is at a critical juncture, where consumer preferences, technological advancements, and the shift toward hygiene and convenience are […]
Milk to sweets, 1 in 5 samples fail quality test in Haryana
In Haryana, the quality of food continues to reveal unsettling trends. From milk and spices to sweets and cereals, routine checks by the state’s Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) have uncovered widespread non-compliance with safety standards. With nearly one in five food samples analysed (where a lab report is available) failing the quality test from […]
Every fifth sweet sample failed quality test this festive season
Every fifth sample of sweets taken during the festive season was reportedly found substandard. The most common adulteration was in milk and milk products. During the festive season between October 21 and November 10, a total of 588 samples of dry fruits, silver leaf, milk and milk products, khoya, jalebi, imarti, oil, petha, khoya-based sweets […]
FSSAI asks States to stepup surveillance of sweets, during festival
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked States and UTs to step up surveillance surveys on milk and milk products and sweets during the upcoming festival season. The food safety authority is already in the process of undertaking its annual pan-India milk survey across 766 districts. The 42nd Central Advisory Committee (CAC) […]
Aavin plans to sell 25 tonnes of sweets at the profit of Rs 2.2 crore
State Minister for Dairy Development SM Nasar on Monday launched five new sweet varieties developed by Aavin for Deepavali and commenced the sales. Kaju Katli (250 gms- Rs 225), Natti Milk Cake (250 gms- Rs 210), Moti Pak (250 gms- Rs 170), Kaju Pista Roll (250 gms- Rs 270) and Coffee Milk Burfi (250 gms- […]