China has a bad track record when it comes to fake – and often dangerous – foodstuffs. In an effort to tackle this problem, Alibaba – the nation’s biggest online retailer – is experimenting with blockchain as a way to bring increased traceability and authenticity to the supply chain.

The average Indian spends over 13 hours a week behind a stove, and, in 2014, consumed just 151 calories from packaged snack foods each day. Yet despite these positive dietary habits, India has the world’s third highest obesity rate. So where are all those extra calories coming from?

‘Invitation-only’ and ‘luxury’ are not normally terms associated with milk – if anything, 'mundane' and 'accessible' might be closer to the mark. At least, that was the case until now. Parag Milk Foods is expanding, bringing ultra-luxe milk to doorsteps in Delhi and Bengaluru.

US start-up Ambrosia Milk offers safe breast milk with a premium positioning that’s distinct from existing sources like milk banks, online forums and a thriving black market. As breastfeeding becomes increasingly politically charged, could this natural necessity become a commercial commodity?