BANGALORE, India, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Consumer Products Limited (TCPL), the buyer merchandise firm, at the moment formalized the switch of choose indigenously developed meals and nutrition-focused applied sciences from Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), aimed toward advancing nationwide targets in well being, vitamin, and meals safety. Reinforcing its dedication to science-led innovation and staying forward of evolving shopper wants, this collaboration underscores Tata Consumer Product’s continued efforts to translate cutting-edge scientific analysis into scalable functions. The partnership aligns with the Government of India’s priorities to promote the interpretation of scientific analysis into real-world options, strengthening home improvements and supporting public-health priorities.
Dignitaries current (L–R) — Vikas Gupta, Global Head – R&D, Tata Consumer Products; Dr. (Mrs) N. Kalaiselvi, Hon’ble Secretary, DSIR & Director General, CSIR; Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram
1. Smarter Rice Technology
CSIR–NIIST has developed a sophisticated formulation expertise for nutritionally enhanced ‘Smarter Rice’, designed to ship greater protein content material, a decrease glycaemic index (GI), and improved micronutrient availability whereas retaining the familiarity of on a regular basis rice consumption. Through this expertise switch, Tata Consumer Products goals to discover massive–scale deployment and future shopper functions that assist more healthy diets and tackle rising dietary wants.
2. Coffee Crema Technology
The partnership additionally consists of the switch of CSIR-NIIST’s indigenous espresso crema expertise, which reinforces crema stability and improves the sensory expertise of brewed espresso. This innovation affords potential advantages for Tata Consumer Product’s espresso portfolio, permitting for improved texture, aroma retention, and a premium shopper expertise throughout beverage codecs.
3. Low-Sodium Salt Innovation
Working in the direction of Tata Consumer Products’ endeavour to tackle well being and wellness shopper tendencies and drive science-led innovation within the salt class, Tata Consumer Products and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST) will collectively undertake sponsored analysis to develop software pathways that allow shoppers to scale back sodium consumption with out compromising taste, supporting India’s long-term public well being targets.
Speaking in regards to the partnership, Mr. Vikas Gupta, Global Head of R&D for Tata Consumer Products, mentioned, “At Tata Consumer Products, we imagine the way forward for meals lies in accountable innovation that may enhance on a regular basis vitamin at scale. Our collaboration with CSIR–NIIST displays a shared dedication to translating analysis into sensible options that tackle key well being and vitamin wants in India.
The designer rice innovation marks an important step in reimagining a staple food in a way that fits seamlessly into existing consumer habits, while supporting better nutrition and overall well-being. Similarly, the coffee crema technology reinforces our focus on enhancing product quality and consumer experience through homegrown innovation. Our work on low-sodium salt formulations aligns with our long-term commitment to enabling healthier choices without compromising on taste, an essential factor for sustained adoption and positive public health outcomes.
Together, these initiatives highlight our belief that science-led partnerships, when thoughtfully brought to market, can strengthen India’s food ecosystem and create meaningful, long-term value for consumers and the nation.”
Commenting on the collaboration, Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR-NIIST, mentioned, “CSIR–NIIST is pleased to collaborate with Tata Consumer Products in advancing the societal impact of indigenous technologies. This partnership underscores the Institute’s mandate to translate laboratory output into solutions that contribute to national priorities in nutrition, wellness, and industrial competitiveness.”
About Tata Consumer Products Limited
Tata Consumer Products Limited is a targeted shopper merchandise firm uniting the principal meals and beverage pursuits of the Tata Group below one umbrella. The Company’s portfolio of merchandise consists of tea, espresso, water, RTD, salt, pulses, spices, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat choices, breakfast cereals, snacks and mini meals. Its key beverage manufacturers embody Tata Tea, Tetley, Organic India, Eight O’Clock Coffee, Tata Coffee Grand, Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, Tata Copper+ and Tata Gluco+. Its meals portfolio consists of manufacturers resembling Tata Salt, Tata Sampann, Tata Soulfull, Ching’s Secret and Smith & Jones. In India, Tata Consumer Products has a attain of over 275 million households, giving it an unparalleled potential to leverage the Tata model in shopper merchandise. The Company has a consolidated annual turnover of Rs. 17,618 Crs with operations in India and International markets.
CSIR–NIIST is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, Government of India, engaged in multidisciplinary analysis with a give attention to meals expertise, supplies, chemical sciences, and sustainable improvements.
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