Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Lulu Group heads to Ladakh to export 1500 MT Ladakhi apricots across foreign marketsLadakh is set to export a significant amount of its famed apricots this season. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with Lulu Int...
16 Apr, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Your Fridge Shelves Are Not Equal, And One Small Shift Could Keep Food Fresh LongerProper food placement in refrigerators significantly impacts freshness and quality, as temperature variations exist across different shelve...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Why Sandwizzaa is betting on consistency in a hyper-competitive QSR marketSandwizzaa’s recent growth reflects a disciplined, bootstrapped approach built on strong unit economics, consistent product quality, and hi...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
The Freezer Trick That Seems Smart But Quietly Ruins Your BreadFreezing bread can lead to dryness or sogginess if not done correctly. Improper wrapping allows air exposure, causing freezer burn. Ice cry...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
The One Kitchen Habit That’s Quietly Spoiling Your Fruits and Veggies Faster Than You RealizeMost people think that the right way to store fruits and vegetables is to store them inside the refrigerator or to place them inside a frui...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Govt says food processing schemes reduced post-harvest losses in last 5 yrsThe government is actively promoting food processing to cut post-harvest losses and boost farmers' income, according to Food Processing Ind...
25 Apr, 2025, 03.02 PM IST
Chennai restaurant faces backlash for food wastage after video of 'Bahubali' thali goes viralChennai's Ponnusamy Hotel introduced a 'Bahubali' thali, priced at Rs 1,399 (plus taxes), which went viral on social media. Twitter user An...
21 Jul, 2023, 01.03 PM IST
Centre asks states to include chapter on 'prevention of food wastage' in school syllabi"In addition, States/UTs were advised by Central Government to include a chapter on prevention of food wastage in the school syllabi in ord...
21 Dec, 2022, 06.36 PM IST
Lockdown menu: Age-old culinary ‘jugad’ dishes to see you through difficult timesWastage is a luxury for the affluent and the good times. It is about time we look back to our hundreds of already existing 'jugads' for cri...
30 Apr, 2020, 09.12 AM IST
How upcycling food scrap and cooking with kitchen leftovers is giving a new spin to sustainabilityCooking with food scraps is moving out of home kitchens to lifestyle gatherings.
16 Jul, 2018, 10.35 AM IST
Not keen on law to check food wastage in hotels: Ram Vilas PaswanHotels and restaurants have been asked to take voluntary measures such as training its staff to create awareness amongst customers on porti...
13 Apr, 2017, 08.37 PM IST
Government wants restaurants to specify portion size of meals to minimise food wastageThe government is working on a questionnaire for hotels and restaurants to explain what quantity of dishes they should serve to a customer.
11 Apr, 2017, 11.21 PM IST
Leftover.in to help address issues of hunger, food wastageThe company will collect leftover foods from all over the country and deliver it to the needy through its web portal.
09 Jan, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
One-third of food produced globally wasted annuallyOne-third of food produced worldwide is wasted annually while 870 million people go hungry daily, a Food and Agriculture Organization repor...
12 Sep, 2013, 10.49 AM IST
- Annual food wasted enough to feed 500 mn people: FAO
The total food wasted every year globally is enough to feed 500 million people without any extra burden on natural resources, a top officia...
25 Oct, 2012, 05.16 PM IST
- Food Ministry to target food wastage at weddings
The Food Ministry is scheduled to hold a meeting tomorrow to discuss steps for reducing food wastage at weddings and social gatherings.
17 Apr, 2011, 10.04 PM IST