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Sundarbans’ Milk Cooperative Sundarini Wins International Dairy Federation Award 0
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- October 22, 2024
Report West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday that the Sundarbans-based milk cooperative, Sundarini, has received recognition from the International Dairy Federation. She highlighted that Sundarini earned the award at the third IDF Dairy Innovation Awards in Paris on Friday for its innovative and sustainable farming practices. Sundarini, in collaboration with the National
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WHO’s Draft Guidelines: Enhance Nutritional Labeling to Combat Obesity 0
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- October 22, 2024
Introduction of Nutritional Labelling The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first draft guidelines recommending that packaged foods and drinks display clear nutritional information on the front. This initiative aims to help consumers make healthier choices without enforcing stricter warning labels. Processed foods high in salt, sugar, and fat contribute significantly to the global
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Pure Oil, Healthy Meals: Safeguarding Against Cooking Oil Adulteration 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- October 20, 2024
Cooking oil serves as a fundamental ingredient in every kitchen, vital for a wide range of culinary applications—from frying and sautéing to marinating and garnishing. However, the increasing prevalence of adulteration in cooking oils raises serious health concerns for consumers. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) revealed the troubling presence of
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Nestle India plans to launch Sugar-Free Cerelac in November 0

Report Nestlé India plans to launch new variations of its popular infant nutrition product, Cerelac, now without any processed sugar. The company made this choice in response to strong criticism earlier this year from the Swiss agency Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN). These organizations accused Nestlé of adding sugar to

Punjab’s Cancer Train: The Impact of Pesticides on Health and Treatment Access 0

Report The train from Bathinda to Bikaner has earned the nickname “cancer train” because numerous cancer patients from Punjab use it to seek treatment in Rajasthan. Every night at 9:30 PM, the train departs from Bathinda and arrives in Bikaner at 6:00 AM, covering around 325 kilometres. Sixty per cent of the riders are cancer

Protesters Call for Kellogg’s to Eliminate Harmful Additives from Froot Loops and Apple Jacks 0

Report Protesters are urging Kellogg’s to remove harmful additives from Froot Loops and Apple Jacks in the US, advocating for mothers everywhere. On Tuesday, more than 1,000 cereal lovers and health advocates gathered at Kellogg’s headquarters in Michigan to demand the removal of these harmful additives from US-made Froot Loops and Apple Jacks. According to