Food Manifest 
Report A 13-year-old student, Kerlang from Meghalaya, tragically died on Sunday from suspected food poisoning in Malavalli, Mandya district, Karnataka. Several others fell ill, prompting health and law enforcement agencies to launch an investigation. The Feast and Its Aftermath The business community in Malavalli, primarily consisting of individuals from Rajasthan, hosted a feast following the
READ MORE
Raise awareness about food safety and prevent similar incidents.
READ MORE
Food traceability refers to the process of tracking and documenting the movement of food products from their origin to consumption. This system allows businesses, authorities, and consumers to trace the entire journey of food items through every stage of the supply chain, including production, processing, packaging, and distribution. In an increasingly globalized food system, traceability
READ MORE
Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham & Linda Joise George Introduction Roasted peanuts, a staple in Kerala’s culinary tradition, are highly prone to contamination by yeasts and moulds due to their direct contact with soil, which harbours a variety of microorganisms. Soil moisture and organic matter create favourable conditions for microbial growth. As peanuts mature, their
READ MORE
Significant Update A fresh investigation by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has confirmed concerns first raised in 2023 by the Environment Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI): vegetables grown and sold in and around Bengaluru contain dangerous levels of lead and pesticide residues. The CPCB submitted its findings to the National Green Tribunal (NGT),
READ MORE