Food Manifest 





Report: Food Safety Violations at Hyderabad Bakeries On January 3, 2025, the Telangana Food Safety Task Force inspected two Hyderabad bakeries: Monginis Cake Shop in Macha Bollaram, Alwal, and VACS Pastries in Secunderabad. The inspections revealed serious food safety violations at both establishments, including unsanitary conditions, expired products, and improper documentation. Monginis Cake Shop: Poor
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Key Update Indian consumers are placing food safety at the forefront of their purchasing decisions, even surpassing price as a top concern, according to PwC India’s Voice of the Consumer 2025 report. The study reveals that 84% of respondents now prioritise food safety, marking a significant shift in what they expect from brands. As awareness
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Introduction FSSAI officials to closely monitor the quality of prasadams during the Dasara Navaratri Utsavam atop Indrakeeladri in Andhra Pradesh. State Joint Food Controller N. Purnachandra Rao confirmed that Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Food Inspectors must approve stocks only after verifying the quality of raw materials used in all temples. In response to concerns
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The Karnataka Food Safety Department conducted a large-scale inspection drive across Bengaluru on June 12 and 13 to strengthen compliance with food safety regulations among businesses linked to e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms. The two-day operation covered food businesses associated with major online delivery networks, including Blinkit, Amazon, Zepto, Flipkart, and other digital marketplaces. To support
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Squads Intensify Surprise Inspections Food Safety department squads have stepped up surprise inspections at wayside eateries, restaurants, bakeries, and confectioneries across the Kozhikode district to curb the use of banned synthetic food colourants. Five regional Food Safety Squads now carry out these flash checks, focusing on food outlets near schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
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Significant Update The Palakkad railway division has launched strict disciplinary action against a catering unit at Mangaluru Central railway station after a surprise inspection revealed serious food safety violations. The railway food safety squad inspected the eatery on Platform No. 1 on Tuesday evening. Officials found the unit, licensed to P. N. Ramees Ali, operating
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