Food Manifest 





Key Development The Haridwar district administration drew criticism after expired chip packets were allegedly distributed to school students attending the fifth-anniversary event of the Drug-Free Bharat campaign. Students from several private schools had gathered to take a pledge against drug use when the refreshments were handed out. Many students ate the chips before noticing that
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Author: Dr. Sunitha Paulose Introduction Nerium oleander, often simply called oleander, is an incredibly lovely plant that is frequently used in decorative gardening and landscaping. Nevertheless, this beautiful plant conceals a terrible secret: it is among the world’s most poisonous plants. The strong poisonous chemicals in oleander pose serious health hazards even with its widespread
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As consumers prioritize health, sustainability, and ethical farming, organic foods have gained immense popularity. Marketed as cleaner, healthier, and more environmentally friendly alternatives to conventionally grown produce, organic foods promise many benefits. But many still wonder whether organic food is truly worth the price or if it’s all just hype. This article explores what makes
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Report In a coordinated operation across 29 European countries, Europol, along with food regulatory agencies and local authorities, recently seized over 22,000 tonnes of fraudulent food and 850,000 litres of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. This extensive initiative, known as OPSON XIII, marks Europol’s most recent attempt to dismantle organized crime rings involved in food fraud—a growing
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Key Update Only 250 institutions in Kerala have received the ‘Eat Right Campus’ certification so far, while the validity of certificates issued to 204 institutions has expired, according to food safety officials. An initiative of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the ‘Eat Right Campus’ programme promotes safe, healthy and sustainable food
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Key Development Ahead of the Pongal festival, officials from the Food Safety Division seized around one tonne of adulterated jaggery during a surprise inspection at shops and warehouses in the Vellore wholesale market on Tuesday. The inspection targeted high-volume jaggery trading zones in British-era market lanes, where demand rises sharply during festivals such as Pongal
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