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Nestle, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola face Food Safety crackdown by food Authority. The FSSAI has stepped up its enforcement of food safety, sending over 150 notifications to big corporations like Nestle India, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola India, Mondelez, Red Bull and Ferrero for misleading claims, deceptive advertising and labelling violations. On August 22nd, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced that it has sent 150 notifications to suppliers of food. Nestle India, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola India are among these companies. These notifications have been sent due to deceptive advertising, assertions that are not true, and failure to adhere to labelling requirements. The FSSAI, India's food safety and standards agency, updated its social media followers on the outcomes of its enforcement actions against prominent businesses over the past several months. False claims, deceptive advertising, and labelling non-compliances resulted in more than 150 notifications being issued, according to FSSAI. FSSAI widening its food security lens. In a public statement, the agency named some well-known brands that have been the targets of enforcement efforts. The following companies are part of the list: Abbott India Ltd., Red Bull India, Danone India, Monster Energy India Pvt Ltd., Hell Energy Pvt Ltd., Mondelez India, Coca-Cola India, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Ferrero India, and Kenvue Inc. The FSSAI has announced that it has prosecuted multiple food business operators (FBOs) in recent months for flagrant breaches of its regulations and laws. Producers of alcoholic and energy drinks have come under scrutiny from the authorities. To provide more detail on its recent measures, the FSSAI stated that it had confiscated products from numerous enterprises as a result of infractions. Online retailers Amazon and Flipkart have received as many as twelve notifications. "One Amazon warehouse license has also been cancelled," it reported. Many fast food chains, including McDonald's, Costa Coffee, Pizza Hut, Domino's, and KFC, have received more than 30 notifications from the FSSAI. It has put Domino's five licenses on hold. Additionally, some five-star hotels were served with notifications last year. The FSSAI announced earlier this week that, in response to letters it sent out, numerous businesses had begun implementing remedial measures. Six companies rectify misleading claims. According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), six businesses have rectified the breach as of August 16th. As a result of the legal letters sent to these companies, they have taken steps such as removing deceptive labels and trademarks. Six food business operators (FBOs) have responded quickly to FSSAI's notices by taking corrective action, according to a social media post by the agency. In order to guarantee consumer safety and compliance, the FSSAI has announced a variety of steps, including the removal of deceptive label claims and changes to product packaging. According to the FSSAI, Livyor Ventures Pvt Ltd has removed the deceptive "vegan & healthy" claim. The business has responded to the false statements made about their "Livyor Roasted Edamame Beans" product label.

Mondelez bringing Grenade to the US. 08.24.2026 CHICAGO - Mondelez International, Inc. is introducing its Grenade brand of protein bars in the United States. Grenade products initially will be available at Amazon.com, GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe and Bodybuilding.com with plans to expand retail distribution later this year. "We know today's consumers want products that deliver on both taste and function, and that's exactly what Grenade was built for," said Alan Barratt, co-founder. "As we continue to grow our presence in the US, we're excited to bring more consumers the bold flavors, high-protein nutrition and unapologetic attitude that have made Grenade a favorite with fans around the world." Grenade bars feature 20 grams of protein and 1 gram of sugar. The US launch will feature four flavors, including a collaboration with Mondelez's Oreo brand, the company said. Grenade was founded in the United Kingdom in 2010 by Alan and Juliet Barratt. Mondelez International acquired the business in 2021. In an interview with Food Business News earlier this year, Dirk Van de Put, Mondelez International's chairman and chief executive officer, identified the company's bar business as a growth opportunity. "It's not just in the US, but it's also in the rest of the world," he said this past February. "We have a bar in the UK called Grenade, a very good tasting protein bar that probably would beat anything in the US market. I think that is going to be the one that for us is going to be giving the biggest growth." Other bar brands in Mondelez's portfolio include Perfect Bar, Hu and Clif. Get better food industry search results. Adding us tells Google to prioritize Food Business News stories.

Food Authority cracks down on Nestle, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola and more; 150 notices issued. In the past few months, the FSSAI said it has taken action against various food business operators (FBOs) for serious violations of its laws and regulations. August 23, 2026 21:36 IST Food regulator FSSAI on Saturday informed that it has issued 150 notices to food companies, including major brands Nestle India, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola India, in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and non-compliance with labelling regulations. In a social media post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) shared an update on its enforcement action taken against major brands in recent months. "Over 150 notices issued for misleading advertisements, false claims & labelling non-compliances," the FSSAI said. The regulator shared the list of a few major brands against whom action has been taken. These are Nestle India, PepsiCo, Abbott India Ltd, Red Bull India, Danone India, Monster Energy India Pvt Ltd, Hell Energy Pvt Ltd, Mondelez India, Coca-Cola India, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Ferrero India and Kenvue Inc.In the past few months, the FSSAI said it has taken action against various food business operators (FBOs) for serious violations of its laws and regulations. The regulator has cracked down on energy drink and alcoholic beverage makers. Elaborating on its recent actions, the FSSAI said it has seized products of many companies due to violations. As many as 12 notices have been sent to e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart. "One Amazon warehouse license has also been cancelled," it said. The FSSAI said it has issued more than 30 notices to food service establishments like KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Domino's and Costa Coffee. It has suspended five licenses of Domino's. Last year, it issued notices to many five-star hotels as well. Earlier this week, the FSSAI said many companies have started taking corrective actions, following notices issued by it against these companies.