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PepsiCo Speeds Up Switch to Natural Ingredients After FDA Dye Ban 0

May 3, 2025

Report Just two days after U.S. officials moved to ban petroleum-based synthetic dyes in food, PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta confirmed the company is already phasing out artificial colours and reformulating its products to meet evolving consumer preferences. Speaking on an April 24 earnings call, Laguarta said over 60% of PepsiCo’s U.S. food portfolio is now

Food Safety Officials Crack Down on Substandard Watermelons 0

Report The Food Safety Department has urged consumers to check watermelons carefully before purchasing to ensure they are free from harmful chemicals. Officials inspected various selling points in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, on Thursday and Friday as part of their ongoing drive against artificially colored and rotten watermelons. Officials Seize Over 1,100 kg of Poor-Quality Watermelons

Decoding Food Labels: A Simple Guide for Indian Shoppers 0

When shopping for packaged foods, do you ever wonder if you’re making the healthiest choice? With so many options available, it can be tough to know which one is truly good for you. Understanding food labels is key to making informed decisions. In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ensures that

Food Quality Concerns Identified in Hotel Samples at Kozhikode 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 13, 2025
Report From April to January, the Kozhikode Food Safety Department tested food samples from hotels in the district, of Kerala, and found that 10% did not meet the required quality standards. The team examined a total of 930 samples, discovering that 94 were hazardous and 49 were of low quality. Investigators also found that artificial
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Food Safety Violations Found in Vijayawada Bakeries 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 13, 2025
Report Following directives from Food Safety Commissioner Vakati Karuna and NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha, three Food Safety officials inspected four bakeries and two sweet shops in Vijayawada on Saturday, January 11, and uncovered several hygiene violations. Dangerous Levels of Reused Oil Detected Food Controller N. Purnachandrarao reported that the teams discovered unsanitary kitchens and
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Kerala’s Statewide Chicken Dish Safety Inspections 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- January 4, 2025
Report In response to complaints about the excessive use of artificial colours in chicken dishes, the Food Safety Department conducted state-wide inspections. These checks focused on restaurants selling dishes such as Al Faham, Tandoori Chicken, Grilled Chicken, and Shawarma. The inspections, led by a special task force formed by the state government, aimed to ensure
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