Food Manifest 
FSSAI’s Fresh Advisory The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued updated food safety guidelines for the monsoon. In addition to its usual reminders to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly and maintain good hygiene, one particular recommendation stands out: clean and defrost your refrigerator every two weeks. Why Fridge Hygiene Matters Dr.
READ MORE
Rising Popularity of Probiotics in India Consumers across India are increasingly embracing probiotics to improve gut health and address digestive issues. Over the past four years, sales of probiotic products have doubled, as both leading brands and startups launch new offerings. According to the India Brand Equity Foundation, the market grew from ₹1,016 crore in
READ MORE
Report The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a South Asia Regional Centre of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The centre—named the CIP–South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC)—aims to improve food safety, crop resilience, and farmer incomes by developing climate-resilient and disease-free potato and sweet potato varieties. Enhancing Food Safety
READ MORE
Report Kochi Corporation’s mobile lab, which aims to detect food adulteration, has remained non-functional for the past one and a half years. Officials cite the absence of competent personnel to collect and test food samples as the primary reason for the delay. Recently, three people fell ill and were hospitalised after consuming food at a
READ MORE
Report Food safety officials from Uttarakhand raided two soda manufacturing units in Haridwar Industrial Area and Nirmali Chawani near the railway station on Wednesday. Acting ahead of the Kanwar Mela, an annual pilgrimage travel, the department found both units producing soda using toilet tap water and harmful chemicals like sodium benzoate, posing serious health risks.
READ MORE
Overview The Bengaluru Hoteliers Association has directed restaurants to stop placing real cooked dishes or food samples on display to attract customers at entrances and billing counters. Customers and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) raised concerns that these samples, which restaurants throw away at the end of each day, lead to
READ MORE