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  • Lawmakers Back Front-of-Pack Labelling

    Lawmakers Back Front-of-Pack Labelling0

    Key Update Lawmakers on Tuesday renewed calls for the long-pending implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) on packaged food products, citing concerns that current nutrition labels are often difficult for average consumers to understand and fail to guide them toward healthier purchasing decisions. FOPL Seen as Key Tool Against Lifestyle Diseases Emphasising the role of clear

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  • Latex Allergy and Foods: Risks, Triggers, and How to Manage

    Latex Allergy and Foods: Risks, Triggers, and How to Manage0

    Latex allergies are relatively common, affecting a small but significant portion of the population. People with latex allergies react to proteins found in natural rubber latex, which is derived from the sap of the rubber tree. This allergy is typically triggered by direct contact with latex products such as gloves, balloons, and medical equipment. However,

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  • Last Call: PepsiCo Retires 9 Drinks, 21 More on the Way Out

    Last Call: PepsiCo Retires 9 Drinks, 21 More on the Way Out0

    Overview PepsiCo has announced the discontinuation of nine beverage variants, with 21 additional drinks marked as “limited time left.” While production has ceased, some items may still be available in stores until existing inventory is sold out. The move is part of PepsiCo’s broader effort to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on high-performing segments like

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  • Larvae Found in Blinkit Egg Delivery Sparks Outrage, Raises Food Safety Alarm

    Larvae Found in Blinkit Egg Delivery Sparks Outrage, Raises Food Safety Alarm0

    Key Update A shocking case from Virar in Maharashtra sparked public outrage after a customer discovered larvae inside eggs delivered by the quick-commerce platform Blinkit. The incident highlighted growing concerns about food safety and quality control in India’s fast-expanding online grocery market. Shubham M.G., a resident, ordered eggs and other food items through the Blinkit

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  • Labeling of Food and Food Products: An Overview

    Labeling of Food and Food Products: An Overview0

    Proper labeling of food and food products is essential to ensure consumer safety, promote transparency, and enable informed choices. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established rules and regulations to govern food labeling practices.  General Laws and Regulations  Mandatory Information: The labeling must include essential details such as the name of

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  • Lab-Grown Meat: Rethinking How We Eat!

    Lab-Grown Meat: Rethinking How We Eat!0

    Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured, cell-based, or cultivated meat, is a groundbreaking innovation in food technology that offers an ethical and sustainable alternative to traditional meat production. Unlike plant-based substitutes, lab-grown meat is real meat developed from animal cells without the need for raising or slaughtering animals. Scientists believe this advancement could address pressing

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