ultra-processed foods Archives

Economic Survey 2025–26 Flags Obesity as Economic Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 2, 2026
Key Update The Economic Survey 2025–26 has, for the first time, categorised obesity and unhealthy diets as economic risks rather than only public health concerns. It warns that rising obesity levels could weaken productivity, increase healthcare expenditure and place long-term pressure on public finances. Ultra-processed foods are driving unhealthy diets A major factor behind the
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Why Deli Ham Can Be Risky for Your Health 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 27, 2026
Overview The World Health Organisation classifies processed deli meats, such as deli ham, as Group 1 carcinogens. This classification places them in the same risk category as tobacco and asbestos because strong evidence links their regular consumption to cancer. Health Risks of Deli Ham Cancer risk: Eating processed meat regularly—even about 50 grams a day
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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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Food Safety Takes Centre Stage for Indian Consumers, Finds PwC Survey 0

Key Update Indian consumers are placing food safety at the forefront of their purchasing decisions, even surpassing price as a top concern, according to PwC India’s Voice of the Consumer 2025 report. The study reveals that 84% of respondents now prioritise food safety, marking a significant shift in what they expect from brands. As awareness

Ultra-Processed Diets Pose Risks to Heart and Fertility, Study Finds 0

Key Update A new study published in Cell Metabolism reveals that ultra-processed foods may significantly harm heart health and reproductive function in young men—even when calorie intake stays the same. An international team of researchers studied 43 men aged 20–35, who alternated between three-week diets high in ultra-processed foods and minimally processed alternatives, with a

NAPI Suggests Weightage Scale Ahead of SC Deadline on Food Labels 0

Key Update With a Supreme Court deadline for front-of-pack nutrition warning labels on packaged foods approaching, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is finalising rules for mandatory front-of-pack nutrition warning labels. Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPI), a public health think tank, has submitted a “Weightage Scale for Stakeholder Comments” to guide