Food Manifest 





Key Update More than 50 students at the BC Welfare Boys Hostel in Dharmavaram, Gadwal district, Telangana fell sick with food poisoning after eating dinner on Friday (October 31, 2025). Officials rushed 54 students to the Government Hospital. District Collector B.M. Santhosh said doctors discharged 32 students on Saturday morning and expected to discharge the
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Authors: Biya V Jomon, Athira D & Sunitha Poulose Introduction Groundnut balls, a traditional Kerala delicacy made from groundnuts (peanuts) and jaggery, are popular for their unique flavour and texture. However, due to their high oil content and moisture from jaggery, they are particularly vulnerable to microbial contamination, especially from yeasts and moulds. Inadequate drying
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Many people today face health problems caused by poor diet, stress, and lack of physical activity. Common issues like obesity, heart disease, and digestive disorders are on the rise. To fight these problems, we need more than just basic nutrition—we need foods that support overall health. Functional foods offer a simple, natural solution. These are
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Key Development India’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, announced recently, allows tariff-free imports of British food and drink, chocolates, sweet biscuits, soft drinks, and more. A similar pact with four EU nations points to a likely surge in ultra-processed food imports at lower prices. While this appears to boost trade, it raises serious
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Report On December 3, 2024, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a new advisory for E-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs). A significant directive addresses food delivery practices, emphasizing that FBOs must ensure the separate delivery of food and non-food items. This measure aims to prevent cross-contamination and safeguard consumer health. FSSAI
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