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Kochi’s Food Street Struggles to Take Off Despite Big Plans 0

Key Update Kochi launched its first food street in September 2025 with high expectations, but the project is yet to gain traction, with only 5 of the 20 stalls currently operational. The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) developed the facility to promote safe, hygienic, and diverse food options. However, the space continues to see low

Kochi Gets Kerala’s First Food Street: A Safe, Hygienic Feast for the Senses!0

Key Development Kerala has launched its first Food Street at Kasturba Nagar, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, marking a major step towards becoming a global food destination. The initiative offers a safe, hygienic dining experience with a diverse range of local and international cuisines. The food street is part of the Central Government’s effort to modernise 100

Kochi Unveils Advanced Microbiology Lab for Safer Exports 0

Key Update The Export Inspection Agency (EIA) in Kochi has launched a modern microbiology lab under the Export Inspection Council (EIC) of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The new facility strengthens food safety standards and enhances the quality of Indian exports. India’s Export Certification Backbone Nitin Kumar Yadav, Director (EIC) and Additional Secretary, Ministry

Kochi Base Kitchen Supplying Train Meals Shut, Fined ₹1 Lakh for Stale Food 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2025
Key Development Authorities imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh and shut down the base kitchen at Kadavanthra in Kochi after discovering large quantities of stale food in May. The kitchen supplied meals to several trains, including the Vande Bharat Express. A three-member inspection committee—comprising officials from the Railways and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
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Stale Rice in Midday Meal Raises Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 19, 2025
Overview A food safety scare erupted at Chendamangalam Government LP School near Kochi in Kerala after staff served rice suspected to be stale during Tuesday’s midday meal. Several children developed stomach discomfort and went to hospitals for treatment. Parents inspected the school’s rice stock on Wednesday and discovered insects and maggots in the stored sacks.
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Kochi’s Mobile Food Lab Stalled for 18 Months 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2025
Report Kochi Corporation’s mobile lab, which aims to detect food adulteration, has remained non-functional for the past one and a half years. Officials cite the absence of competent personnel to collect and test food samples as the primary reason for the delay. Recently, three people fell ill and were hospitalised after consuming food at a
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