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- April 6, 2026
Food Manifest Report The Indian government is creating a national registry of accredited testing laboratories to streamline export procedures and reduce transaction costs. By digitising the lab testing process, the government aims to minimise delays in cargo clearance and improve the efficiency of international trade. The new integrated platform will allow exporters to submit testing requests
READ MOREIndia’s booming quick commerce sector, known for delivering groceries and essentials within minutes, is now under intense scrutiny over serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations. At the heart of the issue are dark stores—warehouse-like storage hubs that stock and dispatch products for last-mile delivery. Once lauded for their role in fast retail, these facilities
READ MOREAuthors: Kochurani Abraham, Linda Joise George and Sunitha Poulose In Kerala cuisine, few items are as iconic and essential as the humble pappadam. Crisp, aromatic, and golden when fried, it’s more than just a side dish; it’s a staple of everyday meals and an inseparable part of festive dining. Its importance is especially evident during
READ MOREReport A shocking video showing a cockroach crawling over food at Theobroma, one of the popular patisserie chains in Mumbai, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern over food safety and hygiene. “Spicy Paneer Rolls” Served with Unwelcome Guest The viral clip, filmed at Theobroma’s Runwal Greens outlet in Mulund West, shows a
READ MOREReport In a video that’s now clocked over 2 million views on Instagram, a Zepto customer shocked viewers by revealing dead ants in her Maggi noodles that were ordered from Zepto Cafe, the company’s 10-minute quick-service food delivery platform. “Buy 1 Get 1 Free… and Ants?” The video shows four bowls of Maggi noodles, with
READ MOREWater quality plays a crucial role in health and everyday life, and one key indicator of that quality is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). TDS refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in water, including minerals, salts, and metals. While some of these are essential for health, excessive levels can impact taste, safety, and overall usability.
READ MOREReport The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shut down a Blinkit-linked dark store in Pune for serious food safety violations. Operated by M/s Energy Darkstore Services near Mitcon College, Balewadi, the store was found distributing food without a valid license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Acting on a consumer complaint,
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