Food Manifest 





As climate change impacts the planet, food safety is increasingly at risk, especially in India, where agriculture is a vital part of the economy and people’s livelihoods. Unpredictable weather patterns, such as extreme heat, floods, and changing rainfall, are directly affecting the quality and safety of the food we rely on. These changes not only
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Key Update A hotpot restaurant in southwest China faced widespread backlash after a viral video showed one of its workers collecting used oil from a roadside rubbish bin. The clip, filmed on August 18, captured the woman in full restaurant uniform as she ladled oil from a swill bin into a plastic bucket — leading
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Key Update Orumanayoor Panchayat, in Thrissur district, working with the Health Department, carried out a surprise inspection of food outlets and commercial establishments and uncovered serious hygiene violations and lapses. During the drive, officials shut down Hotel Thangal’s Ruchikkoot after they found untreated wastewater being discharged outside, missing employee health cards, untested drinking water, and
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Report The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) have strongly opposed Zomato and Swiggy’s entry into the private-label food delivery sector. Both associations argue that the move disrupts fair competition and jeopardizes the restaurant industry. Impact on Restaurants The NRAI, representing over five lakh
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Key Development Dimapur in Nagaland hosted a food safety and hygiene training programme for street food vendors at the Directorate of Tourism on Friday. The initiative aims to strengthen safe food handling, hygiene standards, and overall service quality, ensuring visitors enjoy a safe culinary experience during the upcoming Hornbill Festival. Collaboration for Festival Preparedness The
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Report A viral video circulating on social media has exposed a disturbing trend in fish farming: the illegal use of hormones to accelerate fish growth. The footage allegedly shows a local fish farmer injecting fish with 17α-methyltestosterone, a banned hormone known for artificially increasing fish size and weight. While the practice boosts profits by making
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