Psychology says people who bring food to every house party may be doing more than being politeHouse parties are inherently social settings, and sharing food can make those interactions feel more natural and comfortable. Research by p...
Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA raids 11 food units in Thane, seizes Rs 20.48 lakh materialMaharashtra FDA has intensified food safety enforcement across the state. Eleven food manufacturing units in Thane were raided, seizing pro...
Supreme Court seeks clarity from FSSAI on science, design and rollout of food warning labelsThe Supreme Court seeks detailed answers from the Centre and FSSAI regarding proposed food warning labels. Questions cover scientific basis...
From Maggi to Thums Up, India's food debate turns to what global brands sell hereIndia's proposal for food health warning labels ignites a national discussion. Companies sell less nutritious versions of brands in India c...
Don’t use aluminium foil only for wrapping food: 10 useful kitchen hacks to try at homeAluminium foil offers many practical household uses beyond food preparation. It can line refrigerator shelves and keep vegetable drawers cl...
FSSAI open to stricter warning labels as SC presses for food safetyIndia's food regulator is open to stricter food labelling measures now. The Supreme Court questioned the regulator's initial two-phased app...
Swish raises $24 million funding, bets on repeat orders to scale up 10-minute food deliverySwish, a 10-minute food delivery startup, has raised $24 million to expand its kitchen network and supply chain. The two-year-old company h...
Raids, shutdowns, warning labels - India's unprecedented food safety pushIndia's food safety regulators are intensifying checks on eateries and restaurants nationwide. This crackdown follows years of consumer com...
Front-of-pack labels: Food Inc bats for per-serving benchmark in SC, not FSSAI’s ‘per 100 gm’ planThe All-India Food Processors' Association has intervened in the Supreme Court regarding proposed nutrition labels. They seek labels based ...
6 healthy foods to eat when you are craving something sweetSweet cravings can strike anytime, but reaching for sugary treats isn’t the only option. These naturally sweet, nutrient-rich foods can sat...
Bageshwar Baba faces police complaint in Kolkata over remarks on Bengali identity and food habitsA Congress leader filed a police complaint against Dhirendra Shastri for his remarks. Shastri's comments on Bengali identity and food pract...
Rotten food, rats, cockroaches and even wall paint in biryani: 40 Kolkata restaurants and sweet shops lose licences ahead of festive seasonKolkata food safety drive: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation suspended the food licences of 40 establishments after inspections revealed se...
FDA suspends food licences of IRCTC supplier, 3 ISKCON establishments in MumbaiThe Maharashtra FDA has taken decisive action by suspending food licenses due to hygiene and safety breaches. A supplier linked with IRCTC ...
Karnataka food safety officials seize expired, mislabelled products from Amazon, Instamart units in BengaluruIn a recent crackdown, authorities in Karnataka uncovered significant violations at Amazon and Instamart facilities. During unannounced ins...
Delhi destroys over 2,800 kg of unsafe food ahead of festive seasonDelhi's Food Safety Department destroyed over 2,800 kg of unsafe food products. Inspections occurred in major markets, focusing on festive ...
Tukaram Mundhe’s food order for festivals: What Maharashtra FDA Commissioner said about food safety rulesMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe clarified the new food safety directive. This order aims to monitor and prevent food adulterati...
Swiggy launches dedicated food safety helpline, in-app channel for customers to report order-related concernsSwiggy has introduced a dedicated helpline and an in-app channel for food safety concerns. Customers can now report issues by calling a spe...