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  • Diet Trends and Food Safety

    Diet Trends and Food Safety0

    In today’s fast-paced world, many people look for quick fixes to lose weight or feel healthier, which is why fad diets are so popular. Diets like keto, intermittent fasting, raw food plans, and detox diets often promise fast results, whether it’s weight loss, glowing skin, or more energy. But are these trendy diets safe? While

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  • CBSE’s Sugar Check for Students

    CBSE’s Sugar Check for Students0

    Report To combat rising health issues among children, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to set up ‘Sugar Boards’ on their campuses. Acting on a recommendation from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), this initiative seeks to educate students about the dangers of excessive sugar intake.

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  • FSSAI Promises One-Day Licensing for Food and Millet Startups

    FSSAI Promises One-Day Licensing for Food and Millet Startups0

    Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), operating under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has promised food and millet startups a simplified, fast-track licensing process. Balu Naik, Deputy Director at FSSAI, assured startups that they can obtain a license within a day if they apply under basic categories like

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  • FSSAI Directs States to Curb Toxic Fruit Ripening Practices

    FSSAI Directs States to Curb Toxic Fruit Ripening Practices0

    Report FSSAI has directed all States and Union Territories to increase inspections and enforce stricter measures against the illegal use of unauthorised ripening agents such as calcium carbide and synthetic coatings on fruits. This directive ensures that only safe, properly ripened fruits reach consumers. Surveillance Increased in Fruit Markets and Storage FSSAI has instructed Commissioners

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  • FSSAI to Industry: Clean Up Labels, Boost Nutrition

    FSSAI to Industry: Clean Up Labels, Boost Nutrition0

    Report At the inaugural session of a FICCI event, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), urged packaged food companies to take active responsibility for the nutritional quality of their products. As more Indians shift towards processed and ready-to-eat foods, Rao stressed the need to prevent nutrient

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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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