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ITC Advances Food Safety and Sustainability with Smarter Packaging 0

Report ITC, the food and FMCG major, has been working to integrate food safety and sustainability through its packaging practices and waste management programmes. Under its ‘No Plastic, Better Plastic, and Less Plastic’ framework, the company aims to maintain product quality and freshness while reducing environmental impact. Across its FMCG brands, the company continues to

FSSAI Promises One-Day Licensing for Food and Millet Startups 0

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May 21, 2025

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), operating under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has promised food and millet startups a simplified, fast-track licensing process. Balu Naik, Deputy Director at FSSAI, assured startups that they can obtain a license within a day if they apply under basic categories like

FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised its packaging regulations to permit the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food packaging, marking a major shift toward sustainability. Ensuring Food Safety Standards Under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, FSSAI has lifted its ban on recycled

Global Seminar Highlights Sustainable Farming and Plant Health 0
- Event, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 10, 2025
Report Dr Danda Rajireddy, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Konda Laxman Telangana Horticultural University, highlighted organic farming and sustainability as key to enhancing horticultural productivity. He stressed that integrating contemporary research with natural farming methods can help meet the needs of a growing population. While chairing a global seminar on plant health and food safety—co-hosted by Telangana
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Hospitality Sector Questions Zomato and Swiggy’s Private-Label Food Delivery 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 14, 2025
Report The Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) have strongly opposed Zomato and Swiggy’s entry into the private-label food delivery sector. Both associations argue that the move disrupts fair competition and jeopardizes the restaurant industry. Impact on Restaurants The NRAI, representing over five lakh
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Mysuru Trains Street Food Vendors on Hygiene and Safety 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Safety, News
- January 13, 2025
Report Street food plays a vital role for travellers who seek authentic local experiences during their visit. To ensure that tourists enjoy safe and hygienic food while relying on street food, the Department of Tourism in Mysuru conducted a two-day training session for street food vendors and dhaba operators. The training, which focused on food
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