Food Manifest Key Development Health advocate and influencer Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as Food Pharmer, recently shared findings from his independent paneer testing on X (formerly Twitter). He tested 11 paneer samples and reported that packaged brands such as Amul Fresh Paneer, Amul Malai Paneer, Gowardhan, Humpy A2, ID High Protein, Milky Mist, and Desi Farms passed
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Key Update The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that its new tiered ‘sugar tax’ on sweetened beverages will take effect from January 1, 2026, replacing the existing flat-rate system. The Ministry of Finance confirmed that the change aims to encourage healthier consumption and align with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s unified approach to taxing
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Key Update The Department of Food Safety has suspended the licence of a private engineering college’s kitchen near Mela Thidiyoor in Thirunelveli after inspections revealed unhygienic conditions that posed a serious health risk to hostel students. The action followed an outbreak of leptospirosis (rat fever) among students, which prompted the Department of Public Health to
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Key Update California will become the first U.S. state to remove certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law mandating a 10-year phase-out, with a complete ban by 2035. Schools must identify the specific products by June 2028, with guidance from the state Department of Public Health on compliance. Law Targets
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