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New Delhi [India], March 12: In today's fast-moving world, food has become more confusing than ever before. Social media is filled with trending diets, quick weight-loss hacks, and conflicting nutrition advice. While these trends promise rapid results, they often leave people feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what truly qualifies as healthy eating.

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 12: Swiggy, India's pioneering on-demand convenience platform, and HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, today announced the expansion of their co-branded credit card portfolio with the launch of two new variants: the Swiggy BLCK HDFC Bank Credit Card and the Swiggy Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Card. The Swiggy BLCK and Ornge HDFC Bank Credit Cards are designed to maximize value across food, quick commerce, lifestyle, and travel. Card members will enjoy enhanced, category-leading cashback on Swiggy and premium partner platforms, alongside exclusive instant discounts on Cleartrip and Nykaa. The expanded portfolio offers up to ₹48,000 in annual savings, bringing elevated, everyday benefits to a wider segment of consumers.

New Delhi [India], March 11: HOMEFOIL, the premium consumer brand of LSKB Aluminium Foils Pvt. Ltd., has announced its strategic expansion into the paper-based packaging segment with the launch of its Grease proof Paper. Unveiled at AAHAR 2026, the International Food & Hospitality Fair, the move marks HOMEFOIL's category diversification beyond its established aluminium foil portfolio.

New Delhi [India], March 11: When a food company grows from a single home-based venture in Ludhiana to a distribution network spanning 65+ countries, freight visibility is not an operational preference; it is what separates a functioning supply chain from one that is constantly catching up.

New Delhi [India], March 11: Following the signature of the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the food and drink sector is emerging as a key driver of bilateral trade. The agreement is expected to create new opportunities for exporters and importers in both countries by improving market access and strengthening commercial ties. The deal will lead to an increase in bilateral trade by £25.5 billion every year in the long term, supporting new jobs and growth across both economies.

Faridabad (Haryana) [India], March 10: A new franchise outlet of Barista Coffee Company has been inaugurated inside the premises of Yatharth Hospital, located in Sector 20, Faridabad. The cafe aims to improve food and beverage facilities for patients and visitors. It will allow visitors to access hygienic and quality food and beverage options without leaving the premises.

Palghar (Maharashtra) [India], March 10: ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV), Palghar, today launched "Govardhan School of Culinary Arts, Ishswad Centre for Skill Development in Satvik Cooking" - a first-of-its-kind institute dedicated to reviving India's traditional food wisdom and promoting Sattvik culinary education. The school has been established in academic collaboration with Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS), Symbiosis International University, Pune. This noble endeavour is supported by Smt. Ishita De Wadhwani & Shri Danny Wadhwani, a USA-based entrepreneur.

New Delhi [India], March 10: The Good Food Institute India (GFI India), in collaboration with the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management, Thanjavur (NIFTEM-T), released a landmark study titled India as a global manufacturing hub for smart protein processing equipment at the 4th Plant Based Foods Summit held on the sidelines of AAHAR 2026. This first-of-its-kind report delivers a comprehensive assessment of India's current manufacturing capabilities for plant-based smart protein processing equipment, offering strategic recommendations for government, industry, and research institutions to accelerate domestic production and reduce costly import dependence.

Minister Goyal underscored the country's rapid ascent in the sector, noting that India currently stands as the 7th largest exporter of agricultural and marine products globally. Highlighting the government's ambitious trajectory, Goyal stated, "Today, India is the 7th largest exporter in the world of agricultural and marine products, and in the coming days, we will move ahead to become the world's leading exporter of agricultural and marine products." The fair marks a significant diplomatic milestone as Italy takes on the role of country partner for the first time, a move intended to capitalize on evolving trade relations.

Expanding global trade agreements will open new opportunities for India's farmers, fishermen, and MSMEs as the nation secures "preferential market" status across major international economies, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking at the 40th edition of AAHAR, the International Food & Hospitality Fair in New Delhi, Goyal stated that India today covers two-third of global trade with "preferential market access" for Indian goods and services, making the country a "very attractive investment destination."