A refrigerator can be cleaned with equal parts hot water and baking soda; leave the door open for about 15 minutes after the final rinseMaintaining a clean refrigerator is crucial for ensuring food safety and hygiene. It helps eliminate spills and unpleasant odors. Regular u...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Opportunity alone doesn’t create trade. Connectivity doesBRICS 2026 has built momentum. The next chapter will depend on how effectively agreements are matched by the corridors, infrastructure, tec...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Soak a cotton swab in vanilla and place it inside the refrigerator or freezer with the door closed for 24 hours to tackle lingering odorsVanilla is suggested as a method to reduce odors in refrigerators and freezers. Experts emphasize that cleaning and removing spoiled food a...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Fridge still smells after cleaning? Soak a cotton swab in vanilla and leave it inside for 24 hours: This little-known trick targets lingering odorsDeep cleaning your refrigerator is vital for eliminating odors and maintaining food hygiene. Consider soaking cotton swabs in vanilla essen...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Indian exporters see strong festive season orders for textiles and food products to US and EuropeIndian exporters anticipate a stronger festive season with significant order increases. Textile orders from the US for holidays have jumped...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
7 foods that can cause food poisoning during monsoon: Everyday picks that become risky when rain, heat & humidity riseMonsoon weather increases food spoilage and germ spread risks significantly. Certain foods like raw meats and unpasteurised dairy require e...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Red Sea blockade threat: Why India’s trade faces a wider supply-chain shockA prolonged disruption could force ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, raising logistics costs while squeezing exporters and add...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Can you reuse plastic water bottles? Know the risks of reusing themRefilling single-use plastic bottles with clean, undamaged water is generally safe. However, any scratches or grooves inside the bottle can...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Why Putting a Spoon in Your Freezer Could Save Your FoodKitchen cooks are finding a simple trick to reduce food waste: freezing a steel spoon. This method, backed by science, leverages thermal co...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Stop! 9 everyday items you should never keep in your fridge door — experts reveal whySeveral people use the refrigerator door for convenience, but it is one of the least stable places for perishable food items.Constant tempe...
23 Aug, 2025, 09.59 PM IST
Big brands race to reduce reputational harm as more and more horror stories emerge from quick comm dark storesSeveral brands in India are revising agreements with quick commerce platforms. This action follows food safety violations at dark stores. M...
27 Jun, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
Quick is good, but not at such costsQuick commerce promises fast deliveries. However, this speed comes at a cost. FMCG companies are concerned about quality issues. Dark store...
08 Jun, 2025, 11.29 PM IST
Why checking expiry dates on food items is useless: Best ways to determine freshnessMany people check the dates on food packaging to prevent consuming any hidden food dangers. The dates are usually printed with the month an...
25 Jul, 2023, 09.58 AM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rolls out a Rs 10,000 crore scheme for food processing sectorScheme worth Rs 10,000 crore will be implemented on the lines of Prime Minister’s vision of ‘vocal for local with global outreach’, to help...
15 May, 2020, 06.40 PM IST
Centre urges industry players to buy vegetables, foodgrains from farmers to reduce crop lossesUnion Food Processing Industries Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal pointed out this issue in a meeting with members of industry chamber FICCI v...
29 Apr, 2020, 03.49 PM IST
All India Coordinated Project for Special Research in Food Quality and Nutrition for TNAUICAR has sanctioned a new All India Coordinated project on home science to Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to brace research in achievin...
17 Jul, 2015, 06.06 PM IST
India's food market size to reach Rs 42 lakh crore by 2020, says Boston Consulting GroupThe market size for food in India, which was at Rs 23 lakh crore in 2014, is set to reach Rs 42 lakh crore by 2020, Boston Consulting Group...
14 Jan, 2015, 10.41 PM IST