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
READ MOREReport 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
READ MOREEver 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
READ MOREOverview 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
READ MOREPests 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
READ MOREReport 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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