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Del Monte Foods Files for Bankruptcy as Shifting Tastes Hit Canned Goods 0

Report Del Monte Foods, a 139-year-old American brand famous for canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy protection as shifting consumer preferences and economic pressures batter its core business. Owned by Singapore-based Del Monte Pacific, the company has lined up $912.5 million in debtor-in-possession financing to keep operations running while it seeks a buyer.

Kerala Faces Cancer Risk from Toxic Pesticides in Imported Vegetables 0

Vegetables imported from other states, laced with toxic pesticide residues including carcinogens, threaten public health in Kerala. Health experts warn that eating such contaminated produce daily may fuel Kerala’s rising cancer rates and other chronic diseases. Tests show that many vegetables sold in local markets, supermarkets, and roadside stalls exceed safe pesticide limits, exposing consumers

30 Kids Sick in Bihar After Lizard Found in Mid-Day Meal 0

Report In Bihar’s Darbhanga district, more than 30 children were hospitalised after eating their mid-day meal, which allegedly contained a dead lizard. The incident took place after the school cook prepared vegetables using gram-soaked overnight. During lunchtime, a student spotted the dead lizard in the mi-day meal food, screamed in shock, and fainted on the

FSSAI Moves to Regulate Water from Vending Machines 0

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July 5, 2025

Overview India’s national food authority has released draft regulations aimed at tightening the quality and safety standards for purified drinking water sold through vending machines. Issued under the FSS Food Products Standards & Food Additives Regulations, the draft lays down extensive requirements to ensure that consumers receive safe, clean drinking water from these decentralised systems.

Kerala’s Fast-Food Boom: A Wake-Up Call for Health-Conscious Consumers 0

Overview On any busy Friday evening in Kerala, it is easy to see how dramatically young people’s eating habits have shifted. Fast-food outlets overflow with crowds, cafés buzz with selfies and social chatter, and delivery bikes race through traffic carrying steaming parcels. This speed-driven food culture, while convenient and visually appealing, poses serious concerns for

Rachakonda Food Scam Busted: 52 Held in Major Raids 0

Report The Rachakonda Police, Telangana, booked 46 cases and arrested 52 people on July 2 during a special drive or a food scam targeting unauthorised and unhygienic food manufacturing units. Special Operations Teams I and II, along with Law and Order officers and Armed Reserve forces, carried out coordinated raids across the commissionerate. Acting on

Is Monsoon Rainwater Safe to Drink? Experts Sound the Alarm on ‘Forever Chemicals’0
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- July 5, 2025
Report As the monsoon arrives across India, people actively collect, store, or enjoy the rain. In the past, rain felt pure and refreshing. But scientists now warn that rainwater no longer stays as clean as it appears. It picks up dust, ash, and heavy metals from rooftops. More concerning, it also carries invisible “forever chemicals”
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Maharashtra to Launch Toll-Free Complaints Line for e-commerce Apps 0
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- July 5, 2025
Report The Maharashtra government will soon introduce toll-free numbers for consumers to directly report complaints against food e-commerce platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto. Raids Reveal Shocking Practices Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) minister Narhari Zirwal stated that officials have already conducted multiple inspections of companies such as Zepto, Swiggy, and Zomato across the
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WHO Calls for 50% Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco by 2035 0
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- July 4, 2025
Overview The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urging countries to raise taxes on harmful products such as sugary drinks, alcohol, and tobacco by at least 50% over the next decade. Launching its strongest push yet through the new “3 by 35” initiative, the WHO argued that higher prices would cut consumption of these products, which
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Del Monte Foods Files for Bankruptcy as Shifting Tastes Hit Canned Goods 0

Kerala Faces Cancer Risk from Toxic Pesticides in Imported Vegetables 0

30 Kids Sick in Bihar After Lizard Found in Mid-Day Meal 0

FSSAI Moves to Regulate Water from Vending Machines 0

Kerala’s Fast-Food Boom: A Wake-Up Call for Health-Conscious Consumers 0

Rachakonda Food Scam Busted: 52 Held in Major Raids 0

Is Monsoon Rainwater Safe to Drink? Experts Sound the Alarm on ‘Forever Chemicals’0

Maharashtra to Launch Toll-Free Complaints Line for e-commerce Apps 0

WHO Calls for 50% Tax Hike on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol, Tobacco by 2035 0

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