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Brands Tighten Quick Commerce Contracts After Food Safety Breaches 0

Report Major brands are strengthening contracts with quick commerce platforms after food safety violations surfaced at dark store facilities. They are revising agreements to tighten clauses on storage, handling, and hygiene, aiming to prevent incidents that could trigger consumer claims or regulatory action. Chandan Goswami, partner at law firm AT & Partners, said brands are

Saudi Bars Baqalas from Selling Tobacco, Meat, Dates, and Fresh Produce 0

Report Small grocery shops in Saudi Arabia, locally known as Baqalas, are no longer allowed to sell certain products, including tobacco, dates, meat, and fruits and vegetables, according to a new directive from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. The measure, issued by Minister Majed Al-Hogail, aims to restructure the retail sector

Kerala Cracks Down on Fake Health Cards in Food Sector 0

Report Kerala Health Minister Veena George has directed the Health Department to carry out statewide inspections of health cards held by employees in hotels, restaurants, and other food businesses. The decision comes after reports that a catering unit in Pathanamthitta had secured fake health cards for all its staff through a laboratory. Under the Food

Air India Probes Mid-Air Illness, Suspects Food Poisoning 0
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- June 24, 2025
Passengers and Crew Fall Sick Mid-Flight An Air India flight from London to Mumbai turned tense on June 23, 2025, when several passengers and crew members suddenly felt sick while cruising at high altitude. Initial reports claimed 11 people, including six cabin crew members, fell ill. Air India later confirmed that five passengers and two
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Paneer Crackdown: 450 Kg Seized in Chandigarh Over Safety Violations 0
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- June 12, 2025
Report In a major crackdown on unauthorised dairy sales, food safety officials from the Chandigarh Health Department raided a shop and a nearby vehicle in Bapudham Colony, Sector 26, early Wednesday morning. They seized approximately 450 kilograms of paneer, along with samples of desi ghee and curd. The raid began around 7 a.m. at House
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Silent Sabotage: Nutritional Degradation Through Unhealthy Ingredient Alteration in the Pappad industry 0
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- June 11, 2025
Authors: Kochurani Abraham, Linda Joise George and Sunitha Poulose In Kerala cuisine, few items are as iconic and essential as the humble pappadam. Crisp, aromatic, and golden when fried, it’s more than just a side dish; it’s a staple of everyday meals and an inseparable part of festive dining. Its importance is especially evident during
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