Food Manifest 
Significant Update A BigBasket warehouse in Hyderabad has come under scrutiny after food safety officials uncovered multiple violations during a recent inspection. The Flying Squad of the Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, carried out the inspection on April 18, 2026, at the facility operated by M/s Supermarket Grocery Stores Supplies Pvt Ltd. Officials described the
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Pilot Begins in Bengaluru, More Cities Soon BigBasket, India’s leading online grocer under the Tata Group, will roll out its 10-minute food delivery service across the country by the end of FY 2026. Co-founder Vipul Parekh confirmed that strong Tata backing and internal funds will power this expansion. BigBasket also plans to go public within
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At a Glance The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has finalised major amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations, 2025. These changes will take effect from February 1, 2026, and aim to strengthen food safety and quality for consumers. The updated regulations introduce
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Report Authorities in Bhopal confiscated fake mawa from the Agra-Chambal area prior to Diwali. Ten quintals of mawa were seized by Bajaria police at the Bhopal railway station on Thursday morning. It was discovered in a truck bearing the registration plate MP-04-LD-7711. The samples have been gathered for testing by food safety inspectors. The district
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Report The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Germany (BfR) has launched a children’s book, “Luis and Maya’s Adventure in the Shrinking Lab: Searching for Clues in the Kitchen,” designed to teach kids about food safety. The story follows two students, Luis and Maya, as they explore the BfR shrinking lab and meet Fred, an
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Fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. However, the produce we purchase often carries pesticide residues, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants. While pesticides help protect crops from pests, their residues can pose significant health risks. Consuming these contaminants over time can affect overall health, especially with
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