Food Manifest 
Key Update As part of Operation Nalikera, the Food Safety Department launched a one-day district-wide inspection to curb the sale of fake coconut oil during Onam. During the drive, officials seized 1,965 liters of adulterated oil. At a godown in Cherumukku, Tirurangadi (Malappuram), they confiscated 735 liters of oil. Officials sent all samples to laboratories
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Key Update The Delhi government directed all government, aided, and recognised private schools to actively educate students about processed foods, food safety, and the risks of unhealthy diets. In a recent circular, the Directorate of Education asked schools to proactively raise students’ awareness of both the benefits and drawbacks of processed foods. Delhi schools must
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Key Update A woman in Kolkata has accused online grocery platform Big Basket of delivering contaminated formula milk for her 4.5-month-old infant, raising serious concerns over safety and hygiene in online food deliveries. After receiving the formula milk through the app, the mother, identified as Sneha, opened the sealed container and immediately detected a strong
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Key Development Two diners at a roadside eatery in Bilsi town in U.P. discovered a dead rat in their paneer dish on Monday, prompting public outrage and triggering an official investigation. Nishant Maheshwari, a resident of Bilsi, visited Anmol Dhaba with his friend Puneet when they spotted the rodent in their meal. A video, now
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Key Development Nestlé is scaling back its plant-based food offerings after demand fell short of expectations. The company had invested heavily in the category, launching products like Garden Gourmet meals, oat milk creamers, and the Vegan KitKat to tap into the growing interest in animal-free alternatives. However, shifting consumer preferences and market pressures have prompted
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Key Update The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF), which markets its dairy products under the popular Nandini brand, is preparing to diversify its offerings in response to shifting consumer preferences and increasing competition in the dairy sector. As part of its expansion strategy, KMF will introduce lactose-free milk, buffalo milk, and protein-rich milk, along with a
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