‘Truly surprised’: Harsh Goenka alarm to ‘How food companies lead us to take a walk’, Internet users demand the action of the government

The president of the RPG Group, Harsh Goenka, raised the alarm on the foods that claim to be “healthy”, “organic”.

Goenka shared a video on the social media platform X where Raj Shamani and Revant Himatsingka also knew that Food Pharmer revealed deceptive practices of FMCG brands.

Reacting to the clip, Harsh Goenka He expressed concern about the brands that make spurious statements.

“How our food companies lead us to take a walk! I was very surprised by these revelations,” Goenka wrote.

The clip revealed how certain brands use deceptive marketing practices and label as “healthy.”

Difference between label and ingredient list

Himatsingka pointed out the list of ingredients of FMCG Products such as cookies, tomato ketchup, chocolate spread, etc. He highlighted the difference between product labeling and the list of ingredients. For example, whole wheat cookies have more refined flour than whole wheat cookies, or anacardos cookies are only 0.1% Anacardos In them.

What said Foodphamer?

“Any food product that takes, there is so much false marketing, underway, with misleading marketing. This is a big problem, which I think should know and people should know.” Pharmer saying.

Users of social networks agree

While reiterating Goenka’s concern, several social networks Users have asked the Government to intervene and take measures against such deceptive marketing practices.

One of the users commented: “Food marketing companies are the greatest fraud. They are playing with the lives of people. Have we seen any commercialization of whole grains, legumes or Jaggery? No, they do not need it. But when it comes to processed foods, they make a heavy marketing, because the product has no value.”

Another user wrote: “What angry me is that all these products could also be consumed in rural India … where the scope of such social networks is V less … the government needs to take strict measures.”

“Literally, everything has palm oil in India. From chips to chocolates, Namkeens, Bhujias, ready cakes, cookies, etc. I have the habit of drinking 2-3 cookies with chai in the morning and night. Now I have stopped it completely and started baking mine,” added another.

One of the users said: “His effort to expose such deceptive practices is really commendable. Consciousness and courage are needed to question what many overlook. Thank you for defending the public’s right to know: voices like your own make a true difference in society!”

Foodphamer and Bournvita controversy

The influencer of social networks Food Pharmer caught attention in 2023 after he pointed out the list of ingredients of Cadbury Bournvita, a product of Indian Mondelez.

The product landed in controversy after an Instagram reel by Food Pharmer became viral that questioned Bournvita’s statements that drives immunity and provided several health benefits.

The influencer said that every 100 gm of Bournvita contains 50 g of sugar. Mondelez India took legal actions against the influencer, after which he eliminated the video of his social networks account.

After this, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notice asking brands to eliminate drinks and drinks, including Bournvita of the category of health drinks.