Food Manifest 
Key Update India has launched its first bottled water made entirely from air, using atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology. The initiative marks a major sustainability milestone for the country and introduces a new way to produce clean drinking water without drawing from groundwater or natural sources. How the Technology Works The first AWG unit in
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Key Update Saudi Arabia has banned poultry meat and table egg imports from 40 countries, including India, citing rising concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The move could disrupt segments of the global poultry trade, particularly for exporters dependent on the Saudi market. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced the measure
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Report The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a South Asia Regional Centre of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The centre—named the CIP–South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC)—aims to improve food safety, crop resilience, and farmer incomes by developing climate-resilient and disease-free potato and sweet potato varieties. Enhancing Food Safety
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Introduction Khushi Ram Behari Lal Ltd. (KRBL), the leading Basmati rice exporter has recalled the India Gate Pure Basmati Rice Feast Rozzana Super Value Pack (1.1 kg) for not meeting pesticide regulations. The recall is specifically related to the existence of two pesticides: Thiamethoxam and Isoprothiolane. Thiamethoxam, an insecticide authorized for use on rice leaves,
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India Champions Millet Standards at Rome Session India received global recognition for steering the development of international food standards during the 88th Executive Committee session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88). The meeting, held at FAO headquarters in Rome from July 14–18, highlighted India’s leadership in setting global benchmarks for whole millet grains — a
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Key Update India is experiencing a major surge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or superbug explosion, with 83% of patients entering hospitals already carrying drug-resistant bacteria. A global study led by AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, and published in The Lancet, warns that India has reached a critical point where routine infections are becoming harder to treat. What’s
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