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Lab-Grown Meat: Rethinking How We Eat!0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- February 25, 2025
Lab-grown meat, also known as cultured, cell-based, or cultivated meat, is a groundbreaking innovation in food technology that offers an ethical and sustainable alternative to traditional meat production. Unlike plant-based substitutes, lab-grown meat is real meat developed from animal cells without the need for raising or slaughtering animals. Scientists believe this advancement could address pressing
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Court Grants Partial Relief to AR Dairy Amid Ghee Quality Dispute 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- February 25, 2025
Report On Friday in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court permitted AR Dairy Food Private Limited to resume operations for all its units, except those manufacturing ghee and skimmed milk powder. FSSAI License Suspension Sparks Legal Challenge Justice V. Lakshminarayanan issued the interim order in response to a petition from
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Thrikkakara’s Food Safety App Fails to Deliver 0
- Food Safety, General, News
- February 22, 2025
Report Almost five months after the launch of the Thrikkakara Consumer Protection Forum app, which aimed to help consumers report food quality concerns in local eateries, the initiative has failed to produce results. An IT company from Thrissur developed the app, and Food and Civil Supplies Minister GR Anil introduced it in September of the
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Aspartame: Uses, Health Concerns, and Natural Alternatives 0

Aspartame is a widely used artificial sweetener that is approximately 200 times sweeter than sugar. It is commonly found in sugar-free and low-calorie food products such as diet sodas, sugar-free gum, protein bars, and various processed foods. Approved by food regulatory bodies worldwide, including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aspartame has

Coca-Cola Enters Prebiotic Soda Market with Simply Pop 0

Report Coca-Cola has launched Simply Pop, a new prebiotic soda line, directly challenging brands like Olipop and Poppi. Set to debut in late February across the West Coast and Southeast U.S., this launch underscores the company’s commitment to food safety and functional beverages. Over the past two decades, traditional soft drink consumption has declined due

PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” in Our Food and Health Risks 0

PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are synthetic substances that have become deeply embedded in our daily lives. From the non-stick cookware in our kitchens to the food packaging we use every day, these chemicals are virtually everywhere. However, their convenience comes with a hidden cost—PFAS pose serious health risks, accumulating in our bodies and the