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National Geographic and PepsiCo Launch “Food for Tomorrow” Initiative 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo have partnered to launch Food for Tomorrow, a global initiative transforming how food is grown, shared, and consumed. This program uses scientific research, storytelling, and education to promote regenerative agriculture as a crucial solution for a sustainable food future. As the global population approaches 10 billion by
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FSSAI Forms Panel to Overhaul Organic Food Regulations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2025
Key Update The FSSAI has formed an expert committee to revise India’s organic food regulations, aiming to modernise certification norms and labelling requirements, align with international standards, and enhance consumer confidence in organic products. Panel to Revise NPOP and Certification Systems The newly formed panel will update the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), which
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Artificial Sweeteners in Diet Sodas May Speed Up Brain Ageing, Study Warns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 9, 2025
Key Update A new study shows that regular consumption of artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, flavoured waters, and low-calorie snacks accelerates memory and thinking decline in middle-aged adults. High consumers experienced 1.6 extra years of brain ageing, with the strongest effects in people under 60 and those with diabetes. Eight-Year Study in Brazil On September
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Coimbatore Converts 245 KL Used Cooking Oil Into Biodiesel Under RUCO 0

Key Update Under FSSAI’s Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) programme, officials have collected 245 kilolitres of used oil from food businesses in the district over the past four months. Approved aggregators converted this into 192 kilolitres of biodiesel. FSSAI launched RUCO to make food businesses sell used oil to licensed aggregators instead of reusing it

Kurkure Controversy: Delhi Packs Have Palm Oil, Bengaluru Ones Don’t 0

Key Development A LinkedIn post went viral after Vedant Khanduja, a former marketer at Ola Electric, raised concerns over ingredient differences in Kurkure, PepsiCo India’s popular snack, between Delhi and Bengaluru. Khanduja noted that the Delhi pack listed Palmolein (palm oil), one of the cheapest and most processed oils linked to health risks, while the

GST Hike on Sugary Drinks Sparks Debate Over Sweets Exemption 0

Overview The GST Council, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has classified cold drinks, iced teas, energy beverages, and other sugary beverages under the 40% “sin goods” slab, effective September 22. The move aims to reduce sugar consumption, a major contributor to lifestyle diseases. Meanwhile, traditional Indian sweets like gulab jamun, rasgulla, kaju katli, and

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