Food Manifest 





Key Development As coconut oil prices soar, many consumers are shifting to alternatives like sunflower oil and palm oil. However, nutrition experts caution against abandoning coconut oil entirely, given its unique health benefits and cooking stability. Despite its high saturated fat content, coconut oil is highly resistant to oxidation, making it a reliable choice for
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Report A shocking video showing a cockroach crawling over food at Theobroma, one of the popular patisserie chains in Mumbai, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern over food safety and hygiene. “Spicy Paneer Rolls” Served with Unwelcome Guest The viral clip, filmed at Theobroma’s Runwal Greens outlet in Mulund West, shows a
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Key Update On Saturday afternoon, customers at Stark Restaurant on Beach Road, Visakhapatnam, were shocked to find a roasted cockroach in their chicken noodles. When they confronted the server, he avoided answering their questions. Restaurant Response and Public Reaction The restaurant in-charge insisted that their kitchen is always clean. He suggested the cockroach may have
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Report Ravi Bedi, a patron of Sagar Gaire Restaurant in Ujjain, was left horrified when he found a dead cockroach in his Paneer Tikka Sandwich. The discovery led to an immediate complaint to the city’s food department. In response to Bedi’s complaint, food safety inspectors raided the restaurant and seized the contaminated sandwich for further
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Key Development Coca-Cola is taking another step toward reducing plastic waste, with Europe leading the way. In Austria, Coca-Cola HBC has launched a pilot project using paper bottle carriers that could eliminate nearly 200 tonnes of plastic waste every year if adopted at scale. Paper-Based “Lift” Design Replaces Plastic Shrink Wrap The new system replaces traditional
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Coca-Cola Set to Disrupt India’s Hydration Market with Vitaminwater Coca-Cola will launch Vitaminwater in India by the end of this year, expanding its premium portfolio with a nutrient-packed beverage. Available initially through quick commerce platforms, Vitaminwater will offer urban consumers easy access to healthy hydration options across top cities. Why Vitaminwater, Why Now? With increasing
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