Big Take Team Favorite : The Junk Food Industry Finds Its Next Sweet Spot: India
Jan 1, 2024
Bloomberg journalists Pratik Parija and Kai Schultz discuss the packaged food industry's focus on India and its impact on public health. They explore the tactics used to target Indians with processed foods, the presence of major junk food brands, labeling challenges, rising obesity rates, and the potential for government regulations to address the issue.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Companies Targeting Indians with Processed Foods
02:54 • 8min
The Presence of Major Junk Food Brands and Lack of Regulation in India
10:51 • 3min
Labeling Challenges and Rising Obesity Rates in India
13:35 • 7min
The Potential for Government Regulations to Reduce the Sale of Junk Food in India
21:00 • 3min