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Centre Orders Nationwide Study on Plastic Food Packaging Safety 0

Key Development The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has tasked the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with a scientific study to assess how plastic packaging used widely in food delivery behaves under intense heat, long delivery times and extended storage. The study will test commonly used materials such as PET, recycled PET, polycarbonate and laminated films

Zomato Launches ‘Healthy Mode’ to Make Smart Eating Easy 0

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

Glove Inside a Sandwich: Zomato Probes Gurugram Customer’s Shocking Discovery 0

Key Update A Gurugram resident has raised a serious food safety concern after allegedly discovering a glove inside a sandwich ordered via Zomato. The customer, Satish Sarawagi, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), shared the incident on social media on Tuesday, tagging Zomato, Zomato Care, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He

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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Food Safety Concerns Sparked by Worm Discovery in FreshMenu Order 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 13, 2025
Worm Discovered in FreshMenu An unsettling incident in Bengaluru has raised widespread concerns about food safety in cloud kitchens. A customer who ordered from FreshMenu—a popular cloud kitchen known for offering nutritious meals—found a live worm in one of his food packages. The discovery, which he shared in a viral video, quickly gained attention and
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Renowned Surgeon Warns of Health Risks from 10-Minute Food Delivery Services 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 3, 2025
Overview Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr Manan Vora has raised concerns about the health risks associated with the rapid 10-minute food delivery services offered by platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto. He warns that these ultra-fast meals, often ultra-processed, can increase health risks, including a 12% rise in cancer risk and a 10% increase in heart-related
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