Report Huhtamaki, a global packaging leader based in Finland, has launched new ice cream cups that are both compostable and recyclable. The company aims to combine sustainability with quality, offering a greener solution for the food packaging industry. These eco-friendly new cups break down naturally, whether composted at home or in industrial composting units. If composting
READ MOREReport Who can forget the shocking news of Kristina Lachmann’s death in Melbourne after an overdose of caffeine tablets? The incident, which occurred four years ago, sparked global conversations about how much intake is truly safe. Caffeine is everywhere—in coffee, energy drinks, soft drinks, chocolates, and even dietary supplements. According to the U.S. Food and
READ MOREBan Lifted After Lab Confirmation Patanjali Foods lifted the ban on a batch of its Organic Wild Honey with immediate effect after a Referral Laboratory confirmed that the batch complies with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011 and is safe for consumption. The Office of the Assistant Commissioner and Designated
READ MOREReport Excessive salt intake is fueling a silent health crisis in India, increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists at ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban Indians
READ MOREReport The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department will soon install ‘oil, sugar, and salt’ awareness boards in all educational institutions across Coimbatore to promote healthy eating habits and raise food safety awareness among students. About the Initiative Officials launched a campaign to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The board
READ MOREReport In a disturbing case of food contamination, more than 200 children at a kindergarten in Tianshui, northwestern China’s Gansu province, were found with abnormally high levels of lead in their blood. Authorities traced the source to food served at the school, which reportedly contained industrial-grade painting pigments used as dye. The local government
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