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ICMR-NIN to Display New Dietary Guidelines Across India 0

Overview ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) will soon display dietary guidelines on posters across schools, colleges, and central government offices. These “model posters,” developed with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), follow the Union Health Ministry’s new rules on oil and sugar consumption. What Do the New Guidelines Say? The posters advise

Huhtamaki Launches Eco-Friendly Ice Cream Cups 0

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

FDA Cracks Down on Protein Supplement Shops in Indore 0

Seven Shops Checked, One Sealed for Violations Food and Drug Administration (FDA) teams in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, conducted a major inspection drive in Indore to check the quality of protein powder and other food products. Officials collected samples from seven shops and sealed one outlet for operating without a valid food license. The FDA sealed

India Gains Global Spotlight for Leading Millet Standards at Codex Meet 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2025
India Champions Millet Standards at Rome Session India received global recognition for steering the development of international food standards during the 88th Executive Committee session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88). The meeting, held at FAO headquarters in Rome from July 14–18, highlighted India’s leadership in setting global benchmarks for whole millet grains — a
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FDA Issues Class I Recall for Chocolate Spread Over Salmonella Risk 0
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- July 21, 2025
Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall after tests confirmed Salmonella contamination in a chocolate spread. Turkish company Emek Gıda produced the spread, which gained TikTok fame in 2024 for its creamy pistachio and kadayıf filling. This recalled batch is one of several versions launched after Dubai-based Fix Dessert
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From CO₂ to Sugar: Chinese Scientists Make Historic Leap 0
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- July 21, 2025
Overview Chinese scientists have developed a pioneering method to transform carbon dioxide into sugar, potentially revolutionising food production and reducing reliance on traditional farming methods. A team at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology created an in vitro biotransformation (ivBT) system that synthesises sucrose from methanol, a low-carbon chemical derived from industrial waste or CO₂.
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