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iD Fresh Brings Protein to the Plate with New Chapati and Parota 0

Key Update iD Fresh Food has expanded its protein portfolio with the launch of iD Protein Chapati and iD Protein Parota. The products are now available in Bengaluru and Mumbai, with Delhi set to follow later this month. Building on the success of its protein-rich batter, the company has now introduced protein-enriched versions of two

Abu Dhabi Moves to Remove Junk Food Ads from Public View 0

Key Update In a major move to promote healthier lifestyles, the Abu Dhabi government has introduced strict regulations banning advertisements for unhealthy food and beverages across public spaces in the emirate. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi issued the new rules, which will take effect by the end of 2025. The policy aims to

Most Tea Brands Fail Labelling Standards, Consumer Forum Finds 0

Key Update A consumer watchdog has found that only two out of more than a dozen popular packaged tea brands comply with recognised labelling standards, even though none of the samples tested showed signs of adulteration. The Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC) tested several well-known tea brands and found widespread non-compliance with clear ingredient

Maharashtra Partners with Coca-Cola for PET Recycling 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 28, 2026
Significant Update Maharashtra on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages to collect and recycle PET (polyethene terephthalate) bottles across the state, marking the company’s first formal PET recycling partnership with any state government in India. The agreement will implement the Maha-rPET campaign under a structured public-private partnership model aimed at
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Calories Up, Nutrition Down: The Chemical Burden in Our Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness
- February 28, 2026
Something is quietly changing in the way we eat, and most of us barely notice it. Across India, concerns about food adulteration and the growing dependence on ultra-processed foods are steadily rising. Many everyday staples — from milk and spices to packaged snacks and meat products — are no longer as wholesome as they once
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Unlicensed, Unhygienic Snack Units Raided in Kozhikode 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 28, 2026
Key Update Acting on public complaints about the wholesale supply of low-quality snacks, Food Safety squads have intensified inspections across Kozhikode. The drive targets units that violate hygiene norms and compromise food safety standards. In a recent operation, officials shut down four suspected units and issued notices to several others. Authorities initiated legal action against
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Milk Adulteration Prompts Sweeping Checks in SPSR Nellore 0

Significant Update Following the recent milk adulteration incident in East Godavari district, the Food Safety Department has intensified inspections across SPSR Nellore district in Andhra. Officials have strengthened quality checks at dairies and sent multiple samples of milk and milk products to accredited laboratories for testing. On February 27, food safety teams inspected milk collection

Toxic Vegetables Alert: CPCB Finds Lead, Banned Pesticides in Bengaluru Produce 0

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),

CSIR-CFTRI, FSSAI to Host 4-Day Workshop on Food Safety and Export Compliance 0

Key Update The BioNEST Incubation Centre at CSIR-CFTRI, in collaboration with the International Training Centre for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (ITCFSAN) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, will organise a four-day certificate-oriented workshop on Food Safety and Export Regulations from March 23 to 27. Senior officials from FSSAI and experienced regulatory

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iD Fresh Brings Protein to the Plate with New Chapati and Parota 0

Abu Dhabi Moves to Remove Junk Food Ads from Public View 0

Most Tea Brands Fail Labelling Standards, Consumer Forum Finds 0

Maharashtra Partners with Coca-Cola for PET Recycling 0

Calories Up, Nutrition Down: The Chemical Burden in Our Food 0

Unlicensed, Unhygienic Snack Units Raided in Kozhikode 0

Milk Adulteration Prompts Sweeping Checks in SPSR Nellore 0

Toxic Vegetables Alert: CPCB Finds Lead, Banned Pesticides in Bengaluru Produce 0

CSIR-CFTRI, FSSAI to Host 4-Day Workshop on Food Safety and Export Compliance 0

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