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Speed vs. Safety: Reimagining Food Delivery in India’s Q-Commerce Era

Why This White Paper Matters

India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) market is expanding rapidly and is projected to reach USD 11 billion by 2030. But in the race for 10-minute deliveries, critical concerns around food safety, rider welfare, and sustainability are surfacing.

This white paper, unveiled at the India Food Safety Conclave 2025, examines:

  • How FSSAI and other regulators are shaping new compliance expectations for food delivery platforms?
  • The logistical and operational risks in temperature-sensitive last-mile deliveries
  • How major players like Zomato, Zepto, and Swiggy are responding with innovation?
  • Practical frameworks for safer, more sustainable Q-commerce growth

Whether you're a policy-maker or a business leader, this white paper offers timely and actionable insights.

Who Should Read This

This white paper is designed for leaders and decision-makers across the food delivery and regulatory ecosystem:

  • Q-commerce and E-grocery operators
  • Executives from food delivery platforms and cloud kitchens
  • Food Business Operators (FBOs) and compliance teams
  • FSSAI officials and policy advisors in consumer affairs
  • Investors and strategic consultants focused on India’s food-tech space

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Frost & Sullivan’s Advisory Expertise

Frost & Sullivan partners with leading Q-commerce players, food aggregators, and public sector bodies to support:

      • Regulatory alignment and FSSAI compliance strategies

      • Market entry and competitive benchmarking

      • Sustainability and digital transformation in supply chains

      • Public-private collaborations and stakeholder engagement

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