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  • Why Temperature Matters in Food Storage

    Why Temperature Matters in Food Storage0

    Ever wondered why milk spoils quickly when left out or why meat must be kept in the freezer? It all comes down to temperature. The way we store food—especially the temperature we keep it at—plays a crucial role in food safety, quality, and shelf life. Harmful bacteria thrive at certain temperatures, making food unsafe to

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  • Biscuit Break? India’s Snack Rush Sees First Dip Post-Pandemic

    Biscuit Break? India’s Snack Rush Sees First Dip Post-Pandemic0

    Overview India’s packaged snack consumption stalled in 2025, with households consuming around 12.8 kg on average, unchanged from the previous year. According to Kantar data,  shoppers held back on increasing their snack purchases despite not cutting back significantly on items like biscuits, noodles, and namkeen. Fewer Trips, Less Growth Kantar analysts explained that snack consumption

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  • Mango Mayhem: Rising Temperatures Fuels Pest Attack Across UP Orchards

    Mango Mayhem: Rising Temperatures Fuels Pest Attack Across UP Orchards0

    Pests Strike as Mangoes Begin to Ripen In a blow to mango lovers and farmers alike, a severe pest outbreak has hit mango orchards across Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Malihabad. As mangoes grow in size, rising temperatures have triggered a surge in pest activity, leaving fruits scarred, deformed, and less marketable. Although this season has

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  • FoodTech Kerala 2025 Opens May 22 in Kochi

    FoodTech Kerala 2025 Opens May 22 in Kochi0

    Report Organisers will host the 16th edition of FoodTech Kerala, the state’s leading food processing and packaging exhibition, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, from May 22 to 24, 2025. State Industries Minister P. Rajeev will inaugurate the three-day event on May 22. Exhibitors Drive Innovation and Industry Collaboration Cruz Expos, the organizers, will bring together

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  • Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?

    Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?0

    These days, food packages flaunt the label “Preservative-Free” like a health badge. And let’s admit it—most of us feel good about choosing them. The term sounds natural, healthy, and safe. We believe we’re avoiding harmful chemicals. But here’s the truth: preservative-free doesn’t always mean safer. These foods can spoil faster and pose risks if we

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  • Kerala Hostel Mess: Food Poisoning Sickens 80+ Students

    Kerala Hostel Mess: Food Poisoning Sickens 80+ Students0

    Report More than 80 female students of the Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram have reported symptoms of food poisoning after consuming a chicken dish served at the hostel mess. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday night, saw a rapid rise in cases of nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea among the residents of the women’s

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  • Food Fail: Top Restaurant Chains in Lucknow Flunk Safety Tests

    Food Fail: Top Restaurant Chains in Lucknow Flunk Safety Tests0

    Report In a major crackdown on food safety violations, authorities in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, found 36 food samples from 12 leading restaurant chains substandard.  According to media reports, outlets of brands like KFC, McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Haldiram’s, Barista, and Domino’s failed multiple food safety tests. The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA),

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  • FSSAI Tightens Rules: Stricter Standards, Simpler GST, Says Minister

    FSSAI Tightens Rules: Stricter Standards, Simpler GST, Says Minister0

    Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to raise the bar on food safety regulations and penalise companies that fail to comply. Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan announced the move on May 16 at the News18 Powering Bharat Summit. “FSSAI monitors food products, and we’re working to match

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  • Frying Isn’t Enough: Detoxify Cassava for a Healthier Choice

    Frying Isn’t Enough: Detoxify Cassava for a Healthier Choice0

    Authors: Sunitha Poulose & Kochurani Abraham Cassava is a widely consumed staple, valued for its high carbohydrate content and versatility. It serves as a key dietary source in countries like India, Brazil, and parts of Africa, where it is prepared in various forms, from boiled dishes to crispy snacks. Beyond food, cassava is also processed

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