83 Percent Of Indian Consumers Read Nutrition Labels Before Buying Snacks: Study
Last Updated:
More than 60 per cent of people, especially in Delhi and Ahmedabad, consider choosing foods that have high nutritional content, reveals a study.
A recent global study commissioned by Wonderful Pistachios, in collaboration with the research consultancy Material, has found that 83 per cent of Indian consumers read nutrition labels before buying snacks. The study observed that Millennials and Gen X are inclining towards conscious eating.
More than 60 percent of people, especially in Delhi and Ahmedabad, consider choosing foods that have high nutritional content, reveals a study.
The study, which surveyed 2,415 consumers across six cities, is a part of a global survey covering over 12,400 respondents across 10 countries. It also discovered that 58 per cent of urban Indian consumers choose snacks based on nutrition rather than taste, which is higher than the global average of 52 per cent.
The research also showed a rising preference for healthy, protein-rich, and plant-based diets. According to the study, 86 per cent of people are looking for foods high in protein, and 69 per cent of them think plant-based proteins are just as effective as those from meat, which is far higher than the global average of 55 per cent.
The study further revealed that one of the primary factors influencing these decisions is the desire for natural, heart-healthy snacks that provide energy and protein instead of just satisfying cravings. Particularly, nuts have been increasingly popular, as 86 per cent of Indians have bought them in the last six months, as compared to 79 per cent globally.
He further said, 'This shift underscores the role foods like California pistachios can play in supporting healthier lifestyles through simple, wholesome snacking options."
First Published:
May 30, 2025, 16:42 IST
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Unprepared for another Covid: Defunct medical oxygen infrastructure
Unpreparedness : During the COVID-19 pandemic, India swiftly mobilised emergency medical oxygen infrastructure across the country. Plants and systems were rapidly commissioned to meet the unprecedented demand. However, whatever infrastructure was put up during the pandemic is now largely defunct, owing to lack of maintenance, fragmented operations, and insufficient regulatory clarity. No programs are drawn to train and upskill the healthcare professionals in operating and maintenance of PSA generators. As a result, many of these systems cannot deliver the required purity of medical oxygen— providing nothing more than compressed air. Over the last three years all of the generators have mostly neither be regularly operated nor serviced. Mock drills failed to restart this defunct machinery. This has led to a growing dilemma among the medical fraternity. Health Directors across all the Indian states unanimously acknowledge this concern. It signals an urgent need to reimagine how the nation prepares for future health emergencies for medical oxygen —especially in rural regions where the challenges are acute and critical. Two important lessons learnt from COVID – 1. The need to minimize the migration of patients from villages to cities. 2. Need to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure with innovative and India centric technologies to address the emerging challenges. Decentralization : Nearly 65 per cent of India's population resides in villages, where even now access to medical oxygen remains limited. Their availability at the right time and place can mean the difference between life and death. The lack of decentralized oxygen infrastructure forces patients to travel long distances to urban centres, often under dire circumstances. This not only worsens outcomes including exploitation but also places an unsustainable burden on territory hospitals which are mostly in cities. Adding medical oxygen generating capacities is not the solution. The nuance is in understanding that oxygen cylinders save more lives!! This justifies decentralization through commissioning containerised mobile PSA cylinder filling stations at every District headquarters. This will effectively maintain the supply chain logistics of medical oxygen cylinders up to the PHC level hospitals where required and beyond in their respective districts. These containerised plants will get seamlessly integrated with the existing infrastructure and also meet the demand for refilling of medical oxygen cylinders, without remaining idle and contributing to the state exchequer. Deregulation : The path to addressing the future challenges requires more than infrastructure—it requires regulatory reform in equal measure. Central Government has last month released new guidelines 'Medical Oxygen Management' however, a critical lacuna remains—Without provisions for mobile cylinder filling stations, such guidelines risk being disconnected from the practical challenges on the ground. There is an urgent need for the health ministry to put up a strong representation to the ministry of commerce and industry (under which the PESO regulates) to bring in suitable amendments and frame new guidelines to include Mobile containerised PSA captive oxygen generation plants, in keeping with the global practices. This is critical in building a resilient healthcare infrastructure for our country. Medical Oxygen Grid : The post-COVID era demands a fresh blueprint, one that can address the twin challenges of preparedness and last-mile delivery. To address this, CPDMED, TBI at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has developed a comprehensive national level model focused on strengthening medical oxygen readiness and response across the country. At the heart of this initiative is the creation of a Medical Oxygen Grid —a decentralized system of containerised captive oxygen plants with inbuilt cylinder refilling stations, positioned at every district headquarters. Designed for a resilient plug-and-play use, such modular units can be swiftly integrated into existing healthcare infrastructure and in emergency moved to any secondary hospitals, filling a long-standing gap in India's emergency preparedness. Beyond civilian healthcare, the proposed grid has significant strategic importance. In times of war or natural calamities, this network can serve as a reliable support system for the defence forces and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) application. Skilling Programme : CPDMED has designed a comprehensive national level training programme for skilling and training healthcare professionals. It is offering a certified training progamme on its campus. Leveraging Technology : Our vision bridges this gap through technology and data driven tools. By leveraging geospatial mapping, IoT-based monitoring systems, hub and-spoke distribution models, and predictive analytics, the Medical Oxygen Grid can ensure real-time visibility, accountability, and responsiveness across the supply chain. This digital backbone will be key in transforming the way oxygen is produced, distributed, and consumed—district by district, facility by facility. We propose this National grid will be driven by a Toll-Free number that will ensure : ▪ Availability : 24x7x365 days ▪ Accessibility : Till the last village and the last patient at home. ▪ Accountability : ensuring correct volume, pressure and purity of oxygen. ▪ Affordability : at DPCO rates. India stands at a crossroads. The near defunct state of existing epidemic ready infrastructure is a wake-up call—not a failure, but a powerful reminder of the need to build smart, resilient, and sustainable systems. A decentralized, digitally empowered Medical Oxygen Grid offers not only a solution, but a national strategy to strengthen medical oxygen delivery, protect rural lives, and support national security. This article is written by Dr. Srinivas M Kandada, Principal Consultant & Head of Operations-CPDMED, IISc Bangalore (DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are solely of the author and does not necessarily subscribe to it. shall not be responsible for any damage caused to any person/organisation directly or indirectly)
The Hindu
2 hours ago
- The Hindu
Will manufacture and export but not sell weight-loss drug in India, Dr. Reddy's tells Delhi HC
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. and OneSource Specialty Pharma have given an undertaking before the Delhi High Court that they will neither sell nor market Novo Nordisk's anti-obesity drug Wegovy within India pending the outcome of a patent infringement lawsuit filed by the Danish pharmaceutical giant. The case concerns an alleged violation of Novo Nordisk's patent on its diabetes medication, semaglutide. Dr. Reddy's and OneSource, represented by senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Mukul Rohatgi, respectively, informed the court that while Dr. Reddy's has been granted a licence to manufacture the contested drug in December 2024 and began production in April 2025, Dr. Reddy's currently does not hold a licence to sell the drug in India. Dr. Reddy's and OneSource gave an assurance that they will will not sell the drug in India. However, the Indian parma companies said they reserve their right to export the drug in countries where Novo Nordisk has not been granted a patent yet. These submissions were formally taken on record by the court, and the counsel for two pharma companies confirmed that the undertaking would remain binding on the company until the next hearing. Appearing for Novo Nordisk, senior advocate Sandeep Sethi argued that under the Indian Patents Act, 1970, even exporting a product that infringes a patent constitutes an act of infringement. The court, in its May 29 order, said it will consider the submission of the parties on the next date of hearing, on August 19.
India Gazette
2 hours ago
- India Gazette
JP Nadda, Rajasthan CM Sharma attend 'Women Empowerment Conference' in Jaipur
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], May 31 (ANI): Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Saturday attended the 'Women Empowerment Conference' organised on the occasion of 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar in Jaipur. Union Minister Nadda and Chief Minister Sharma also flagged off the 150 Kalika units on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. Addressing the event, Nadda said that India has underwent a positive change in the last 10 years. Praising Rajasthan Chief Minister, the Union Minister stated that CM Sharma along with his team is working day and night for the welfare of the state. 'In 10 years, India has undergone a positive we need to understand that a policymaker is very is not about picking Bhajanlal Sharma as CM, it is about picking a soldier who has similar ideology who, along with his team is working day and night is serving Rajasthan...,' Nadda asserted. During the event, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma said, ' This event is dedicated to the 'Nari Shakti' in the 'Balika Durasth Shiksha Yojana', Rs 10 crore has been provided to pay the fees of 20,000 girl 'Lakhpati Didi scheme', we have allotted loans to 1,800 beneficiaries...' Earlier today, Nadda paid tribute his heartfelt tribute to Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar on the occasion of her 300th birth anniversary. In a social media post on X, Nadda wrote, 'I pay my heartfelt tributes to the great devotee of Lord Shiva, the great heroine who dedicated her entire life in the service of Indian culture and humanity, 'Lokmata' revered Devi Ahilyabai Holkar ji on her 300th birth anniversary. 'Punyashlok' Devi Ahilya Bai laid the foundation of 'Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat' throughout India to protect India's spiritual and cultural heritage.' 'Today, the whole of India is celebrating her 300th birth anniversary year with great enthusiasm and the country is expressing its gratitude for her work for the service of Mother India and the protection of our ancient Sanatan culture. The biography of Lokmata will be remembered for ages for women empowerment, preservation of religion and culture, and service to humanity,' the social media post reads. Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar is remembered for her people-centric policies, deep commitment to economic and socio-cultural issues, especially those that affected the life of women. She encouraged the education of women and their participation in the social and religious life of the local community. She supported and encouraged women weavers to make Maheshwari sarees. Her contributions were wide-ranging from infrastructure development (water bodies, roads, dharamshalas) to reconstruction and revival of temples across the length and breadth of the land. The edifices created by her have not only left an indelible mark on India's cultural and spiritual landscape but also stood the test of time. (ANI)
