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Amid worldwide worries about sugar in baby food, India's FSSAI has affirmed that no new regulations banning added sugars will be introduced. The guidelines from 2020 still allow certain added sugars, keeping pace with international norms.

Traveling with little ones doesn't have to be a gastronomic puzzle. A child nutrition expert reveals effective tips for maintaining healthy eating habits on the move. Whether it's concocting easy-to-carry snacks at home or making use of kitchen facilities in hotels, parents can create delightful dining experiences and promote restful nights, no matter how long the trip may be.

Six months after facing backlash over high sugar levels in Cerelac, Nestlé India launches a new baby food range with no refined sugar. Chairman Suresh Narayanan announced that 14 out of 21 Cerelac variants now contain no refined sugar. This move follows a critical report by Public Eye and IBFAN alleging added sugar in Cerelac sold in India.

Nestlé's baby food in Africa, Cerelac, is found to contain alarmingly high levels of added sugar, up to 7.5 grams per serving. This contrasts sharply with sugar-free variants sold in Europe. African organizations are demanding an immediate halt to these practices, citing WHO warnings about sugar's impact on infant health and obesity risks.

Food giant Nestle India is in spotlight again over its widely-sold baby food Cerelac. Global civil society organisations, Public Eye and IBFAN, have submitted a formal request to the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), urging legal action against Nestle "unethical and unfair business practices" in low- and middle-income countries.

Nestle adds sugar to infant milk in poorer countries, not in Europe or the UK. cerelac baby cereals in India have nearly 3 grams of added sugar per serving. WHO warns sugar exposure leads to long-term health issues. Nestle is reducing added sugars.

Shares of Nestle India dropped by 5.4% due to controversy over adding sugar to baby food products sold in India but not in Europe and UK. The revelation came to light when "Public Eye," a Swiss investigative organization, and IBFAN (International Baby Food Action Network) sent samples of Nestle's baby food products marketed in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to a Belgian laboratory for analysis.

Added sugar in baby food products sold in India and Thailand, but not in Germany and UK? A recent report by a Swiss investigative organisaton reveals how Nestle is getting children hooked on sugar in lower-income countries

Under attack for high sugar content in baby food Cerelac sold in the country, the Swiss FMCG major is planning to launch the popular infant formula with “no added sugar” in India. The company has already been working to minimize it, but this effort will now gain momentum, according to Nestle’s chairman and managing director Suresh Narayanan who spoke here on Monday.

The article traces Cerelac's history, Nestle's high sugar baby foods in various countries, health concerns over sugar addiction, and provides a homemade cerelac recipe as a healthier alternative.

Tribal children at Kaimo village in Lohardaga love to lap up spoonfuls of Kaimolac an alternative cereal food.

Before packaged baby foods, Indian parents traditionally prepared wholesome meals from lentils, rice, vegetables, and fruits. These nutrient-rich, easily digestible options, often enhanced with ghee, provided essential nourishment for infants' growth and development. This culinary wisdom ensured babies received pure, healthy diets tailored to their needs.

In June, Nestlé India will be moved out of Sensex 30 to Sensex Next 30. The stock has remained flat for the past year. It has even underperformed the Nifty FMCG Index in the past five years. Can incoming CEO Manish Tiwary reverse the trend?

Cafes across several Gulf Arab states started selling coffee and other cold drinks in baby bottles this month, kicking off a new trend that has elicited excitement, confusion - and backlash. The fad began at Einstein Cafe, a slick dessert chain with branches across the region, from Dubai to Kuwait to Bahrain.

A good Samaritan brought over a common crow, suffering from heat stroke, to the hospital last week.Just in time, said doctors who managed to save the one-year-old avian from paralysis.

Lax regulation and poor enforcement is putting 1.4bn residents — and a large diaspora — at risk. Nationalism is making things worse

A handful of global corporations quietly control a vast array of everyday products, from breakfast cereals and snacks to beverages and personal care items. Companies like Nestlé, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Unilever dominate supermarket aisles, shaping consumer choices with their extensive brand portfolios. Their influence spans across continents, making them indispensable in daily life.