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Nestle cancels leaves over Maggi recall

Nestle cancels leaves over Maggi recall

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The Indian part of the Swiss group employs more than 5,000.

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from India stores

Walmart, Metro withdraw Maggi from India stores

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

While Reliance Retail did not comment, sources said the company will have to follow order, at least in Delhi.

Maggie on the boil! Madhuri, Amitabh feel the heat; case against Nestle

Maggie on the boil! Madhuri, Amitabh feel the heat; case against Nestle

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A case was lodged on Saturday against Nestle India in a local court here over safety standards of its Maggi product, while actors Amitabh Bachhan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta have also been separately dragged to the court for promoting the 'two-minute' noodles brand.

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Nestl India comes back to growth path after years

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Milk products and nutrition, the largest category that contributes nearly 47.6% to the company's top line, grew 1.6%

Maggi nightmare returns to haunt Nestle

Maggi nightmare returns to haunt Nestle

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The SC bench said the report of CFTRI, where the samples of Maggi noodles were tested following earlier orders of the court, will form the basis for the proceedings before the NCDRC.

SC seeks clarification from Mysore lab on Maggi samples

SC seeks clarification from Mysore lab on Maggi samples

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

On August 13, Bombay High Court lifted the ban on nine variants of the fast food.

Maggi crisis: Around 1,500 workers impacted in India

Maggi crisis: Around 1,500 workers impacted in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

However, none of the permanent workers involved in manufacturing of Maggi at the Moga plant have been retrenched

ITC pushes Yippee noodles to replace Maggi

ITC pushes Yippee noodles to replace Maggi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

ITC has provided retailers with leaflets to assure customers of Yippee noodle's quality and safety standards

FSSAI-approved lab finds Maggi noodles safe

FSSAI-approved lab finds Maggi noodles safe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Many countries found Maggi noodles to be safe for consumption.

How Nestle plans to destroy Rs 320-cr Maggi noodles

How Nestle plans to destroy Rs 320-cr Maggi noodles

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

About 27,420 tonnes of Maggi noodles will end up in furnaces.

Relief for Nestle as panel to hear testing issue

Relief for Nestle as panel to hear testing issue

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The development is significant for Nestle since arguments in the Bombay High Court over testing and sampling went in the company's favour, too.

No FSSAI role in product nod raises eyebrows

No FSSAI role in product nod raises eyebrows

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Experts believe market launches can now happen seamlessly and quickly if FSSAI is removed from the process.

Cost of destroying Maggi packets? Rs 20 crore only!

Cost of destroying Maggi packets? Rs 20 crore only!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Nestle India has tied up with five cement manufacturing units.

After Maggi, Top Ramen tests positive for high lead content

After Maggi, Top Ramen tests positive for high lead content

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Top Ramen tested positive for lead in samples taken from Daman.

States fail to find lead in Maggi noodles

States fail to find lead in Maggi noodles

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Test reports from UP food regulator started the controversy.

Few lessons other brands must learn from the Maggi controversy

Few lessons other brands must learn from the Maggi controversy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Reputed brands must learn few lessons from the ongoing Maggi controversy.

Why Nestle's woes seem to have just begun

Why Nestle's woes seem to have just begun

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Row also provides an opportunity for key competitor ITC (Yippee noodles) to step up market share in the prepared dishes segment

Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

Maggi trouble mounts for Nestle; Uttarakhand to test samples

Rediff.com31 May 2015

In fresh troubles for Nestle over safety standards of its famous Maggi noodle brand, the Uttrakhand Food Safety Department has collected samples of the 'two-minute' noodles from the company's Pantanagar plant and other places in the state.

Why women are more prone to have migraines than men

Why women are more prone to have migraines than men

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Anxiety, depression, hormonal changes are just some of the reasons says neurologist Dr Pruthviraj Dabarase.

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Regulator's to-do list includes guidelines on traceability mechanism, food recall portal.

Experts unsure of Maha move to challenge Maggi in Supreme Court

Experts unsure of Maha move to challenge Maggi in Supreme Court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Maggi re-entered the market on November 9.

High blood pressure? Try the DASH diet!

High blood pressure? Try the DASH diet!

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The DASH diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy foods

How Amul is quelling the 'non-veg' rumours

How Amul is quelling the 'non-veg' rumours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

This is not the first time Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation that owns brand Amul has chosen an unconventional method to protect its brand.

Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study

Ray of hope? Jaipur's 'safe' lab might redo Maggi study

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

The lab has 18 scientists.

Maggi ban hits flour millers badly

Maggi ban hits flour millers badly

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Around two dozen flour mills with its maida supply dedicated to Nestle have stopped production.

How fit is India's food regulator?

How fit is India's food regulator?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Recent data on the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India show its commendable performance. But there is an urgent need to address certain issues related to the way it functions and its infrastructure, says A K Bhattacharya.

Celebrity endorsement deals will be under more scrutiny

Celebrity endorsement deals will be under more scrutiny

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Celebrities will become more responsive to consumer concerns about the brands they endorse.

Is it the end of brand 'Maggi' or will Nestle strike back?

Is it the end of brand 'Maggi' or will Nestle strike back?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Experts question Nestle's silence over Maggi controversy.

Centre set to seek Rs 426 cr in damages from Nestl

Centre set to seek Rs 426 cr in damages from Nestl

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The complaint is against Nestle's 'unfair trade practices'.

My worry is whether a child is consuming excessive lead: FSSAI CEO

My worry is whether a child is consuming excessive lead: FSSAI CEO

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Maggi noodles was recalled in June because some states had found presence of MSG and excessive lead content in the samples.

'Is there a single case of anyone falling sick after eating Maggi?'

'Is there a single case of anyone falling sick after eating Maggi?'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

MG Parameswaran is concerned if we have over-reacted to the issue.

The dark side of processed food

The dark side of processed food

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

World over, consumers are moving away from processed food -- meat in particular. Want to know why?

Did Nestle India have the option to stop total Maggi recall?

Did Nestle India have the option to stop total Maggi recall?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Nestle refused to regret the mistake in a public statement.

Unfair to pin down celebs for misleading ads, say brand gurus

Unfair to pin down celebs for misleading ads, say brand gurus

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Parliamentary panel seeks 5-yr jail term and penalty of up to Rs 50 lakh if a celebrity-endorsed product misfires

Noodle crisis: Labelling dispute lands Nestle in hot water

Noodle crisis: Labelling dispute lands Nestle in hot water

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Nestle now has less than two weeks to convince the regulator why product approval for its noodles should not be withdrawn

Why only Maggi, authority must tighten noose around other brands too

Why only Maggi, authority must tighten noose around other brands too

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Apart from Maggi noodles, many other products can be tested for health issues.

Does India's food regulator remind us of the 'inspector raj'?

Does India's food regulator remind us of the 'inspector raj'?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Regulator's nod assumed more importance after the Maggi issue.

The big plan: Nestle gearing up for Maggi's comeback

The big plan: Nestle gearing up for Maggi's comeback

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Nestle is sure to go for a relaunch of the noodles soon enough with an advertising blitz,

Is the Maggi saga stifling food companies?

Is the Maggi saga stifling food companies?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The future too looks grim.

Momos: Safe or not?

Momos: Safe or not?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Jammu and Kashmir MLA Ramesh Arora wants momos banned, but are they really unhygienic and harmful?