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From Fried Snacks to Millets: Karnataka Revamps Meeting Menus 0

Key Update The Karnataka government has issued a nutrition advisory defining what departments should serve at official meetings and events, while restricting commonly served items such as fried snacks, milk-based tea and coffee. Issued on April 13, the order aims to promote healthier eating habits in government workplaces, noting that current food practices often fall

WHO Urges Schools Worldwide to Clean Up What Children Eat 0

Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new global guideline urging countries to create healthier food environments in schools. For the first time, the organisation recommends a whole-school approach to ensure that all food and beverages available on school premises meet nutritional standards. Rising Malnutrition Concerns Prompt Action WHO issued the guideline

Lawmakers Back Front-of-Pack Labelling 0

Key Update Lawmakers on Tuesday renewed calls for the long-pending implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) on packaged food products, citing concerns that current nutrition labels are often difficult for average consumers to understand and fail to guide them toward healthier purchasing decisions. FOPL Seen as Key Tool Against Lifestyle Diseases Emphasising the role of clear

Gen Z in India Increasingly Consumes Ultra-Processed Foods Online 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 6, 2025
Key Development A recent survey by LocalCircles shows that India’s Gen Z frequently orders ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—including soft drinks, juices, biscuits, cakes, ice creams, candies, chips, and noodles—through popular online apps. Alarmingly, one in two packaged food items listed on quick-commerce platforms is high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The survey’s findings echo the
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Zomato Launches ‘Healthy Mode’ to Make Smart Eating Easy 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 30, 2025
Key Development Food delivery apps have made eating convenient—but often indulgent. Zomato has come up with the new ‘Healthy Mode,’ which now lets users filter menus based on nutritional value, using AI and restaurant-provided data to make balanced choices. India’s Shift Toward Health The pandemic sparked a surge in health awareness. Studies show Gen Z
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India to Launch Star Ratings & Warning Labels on Packaged Foods by Oct 2025 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 24, 2025
Key Development In a major public health push, India is preparing to introduce star ratings and front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods as early as October 2025. The move aims to combat the rising tide of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension by making nutrition information more accessible and transparent to consumers. What’s
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