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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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