Key Update Two U.S. food technology companies, Upside Foods (cultivated chicken) and Wildtype (cultivated salmon), have filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over its newly enforced ban on lab-grown meat. The companies, represented by the Institute for Justice, argue that the ban amounts to government overreach and is designed to shield traditional cattle
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organised a Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme last week at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. The initiative aimed to improve hygiene and safety practices in the institute’s hostels and canteens. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council of Wardens inaugurated
READ MOREKey Update On Wednesday, police in Cuttack uncovered a major milk adulteration racket at Kusupangi in Cuttack, Odisha. During the operation, officers seized over 1,000 litres of contaminated milk, along with mixing equipment and harmful chemicals. The milk, reportedly transported from Sambalpur in a pickup vehicle, was allegedly destined for a prominent dairy company in
READ MOREKey Update Zepto, one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce platforms, recently conducted a large-scale food safety training session in Mumbai as part of its Zepto Sankalp Programme. The event, held at The Rangaswar Hall, Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Nariman Point, brought together hundreds of food handlers, including last-mile delivery partners and pickers from its city operations.
READ MOREKey Development ITC Aashirvaad brand has launched Aashirvaad Atta with High-Protein to make protein intake easier and more accessible for Indian households. More consumers now view protein as essential for strength, energy, and an active lifestyle, not just for gym-goers or fitness enthusiasts. Yet, high costs, limited options, and traditional eating habits often prevent families
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