Food Manifest 





Antioxidants are vital compounds that protect our bodies from oxidative damage and play a crucial role in preserving food safety. In the food industry, they help prevent spoilage, maintain nutritional value, and extend shelf life. However, while antioxidants offer numerous benefits, excessive use—especially of synthetic antioxidants—can pose health risks and complications. Both consumers and manufacturers
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The food industry prioritizes food safety and longer shelf life. Microbial contamination often causes spoilage and foodborne illnesses, making it a key concern. To address this, manufacturers are using antimicrobial coatings as an innovative solution. These coatings inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms like bacteria, mold, and fungi. They reduce contamination risks while preserving product
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Key Update The Andhra Pradesh government is establishing five state-of-the-art food testing labs across the state to strengthen food safety and protect public health. Among these, the labs in Visakhapatnam and Tirumala will be the first to start operations next month. The government has invested ₹86 crore in the project, with special focus on Tirumala,
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Report Andhra Pradesh is set to launch its first-ever State Food Lab in Visakhapatnam this April as construction nears completion. The lab, spread across 12,000 square feet, has been built at a cost of approximately ₹20 crore. It will feature cutting-edge technology to test the quality of food samples collected by government agencies. The lab will also
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Key Update The Food Safety Department in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, has banned the sale of KK atta (Batch No. A-22) after a safety inspection found it unfit for consumption. Officials collected a sample of the product—manufactured by KK Roller Flour Mills, EPIP, SIDCO Industrial Complex, Bari Brahmana, Jammu—and sent it to the Food Laboratory
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