Food Manifest 
Key Development The Union government has set an ambitious goal: to make at least one Indian food product a regular feature on dining tables worldwide. Announcing this vision, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan emphasised that World Food India 2025 will play a pivotal role in achieving it while reinforcing India’s commitment to
READ MORE
What Is World Food Day? Food plays a vital role in human health, livelihoods, and economic development, yet millions of people worldwide continue to face hunger and malnutrition. World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, draws attention to these challenges and encourages collective action to address them. Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization
READ MORE
Every year on June 5, people worldwide celebrate World Environment Day—a moment to reflect on how our actions impact the planet and our health. This year, plastic pollution demands urgent attention for its direct threat to the safety of the food we eat. Plastic pollution is everywhere—in oceans, rivers, streets, and even the air. But
READ MORE
Cheese is a beloved food across the world. Whether it’s spread on toast, melted in pasta, or served on a platter, cheese is rich in flavour, nutrition, and variety. But like any dairy product, cheese is sensitive and can spoil easily if not handled and stored correctly. On World Cheese Day, it’s the perfect time
READ MORE
Organizers The BioNEST Incubation Centre at CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), in collaboration with the International Training Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (ITCFSAN) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), is hosting a two-day workshop on “Food Safety and Standard Laws” on April 24 and 25. What to Expect
READ MORE
Significant Update A social media post about allegedly poor-quality “chemical-free” mangoes has sparked discussions online about food quality, artificial ripening, and misleading marketing claims during the summer fruit season. The incident came to light after a woman shared her experience of purchasing 10 kg of mangoes for ₹1,800 from a vendor who claimed the fruits
READ MORE