Telangana suspends licences of Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart, Zepto dark stores over food safety violationsTelangana's food safety authorities inspected 16 dark stores across the city and found serious hygiene violations. Four establishments had ...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
In 2015, a Pennsylvania couple spent $50 on a used mixer for a side hustle; years later, their cookie brand grew into a multimillion-dollar dessert company shipping nationwideDoug and Sara Taylor began baking cookies together in 2015 while getting to know each other, eventually purchasing a $50 mixer on Facebook ...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Milind Deora backs FSSAI crackdown, says one year is fair for food cos to shift to new labellingFood companies in India are expected to transition to front-of-pack nutrition labeling over the next year. The FSSAI proposed a system incl...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
FSSAI rules put beverage makers in a tizzy as ‘energy’ deadline loomsRed Bull has approached the Delhi High Court to dispute FSSAI's ban on energy drink labeling. The company argues that due process was not f...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
A red hexagon on your food pack? FSSAI proposes new warning-label regimeThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has proposed a new front-of-pack nutrition labelling system. This system will feature a re...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
SC reserves verdict on FSSAI’s front-of-pack food labelling rules, seeks final submissionsThe Supreme Court has reserved its judgment concerning the proposed front-of-pack labelling framework for packaged foods. This framework ai...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
FSSAI proposes single-phase food warning labels, gives industry one-year transition timeThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India intends to implement new front-of-pack nutrition labeling regulations. Food Business Opera...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Not coconut water or black coffee: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 7 drinks that won’t cause bloatingFor those grappling with digestive woes, Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr. Saurabh Sethi recommends seven soothing drinks. Peppermint and ging...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
FSSAI plans to ban use of 'paneer' tag on non-dairy itemsProducts already licensed or registered under the 'analogue in dairy context' category will have to stop using 'paneer' in their product na...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Not sure your baking powder still works? Drop 1 tsp into 1/3 cup hot water; if it bubbles vigorously, it may still have enough potency for bakingOver time, baking powder can lose its effectiveness due to exposure to moisture, ultimately affecting the rise of your baked goods. To chec...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Put hard pears in a tightly closed paper bag: The gas they naturally release gets trapped inside and speeds up the ripening process that takes 7-10 daysTo enhance the flavor and texture of pears, it's important to note that they are usually harvested while still firm. For a speedy ripening ...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
94% of packaged foods may face warnings under nutrient limits; FSSAI ex-chief Pawan Kumar Agarwal urges SC for phased food warning rolloutFormer FSSAI chief Pawan Kumar Agarwal has urged the Supreme Court to consider a phased rollout of front-of-pack food warnings, warning tha...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Food inspections data driven; nothing has happened against the law: Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram MundheMaharashtra FDA faces systemic pressures amid pushback from large restaurant chains. The agency is proceeding with hygiene crackdowns based...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Psychology says people who can afford expensive restaurants but still feel uncomfortable there may be carrying an older money ruleLuxury settings often signal exclusivity and status through the entire experience. Everything from the lighting and style of service to the...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Consumers deserve nutritional information on food packs; industry backs FSSAI move: Orkla IndiaOrkla India MD and CEO Sanjay Sharma backed FSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) norms, saying consumers have the right to clear...
13 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Food regulator directs Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries, Aquagri to recall 2 productsFood regulator FSSAI has ordered immediate recalls of two products from the market. Nilgiri Oil and Allied Industries must recall its coria...
12 Sep, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
SC junks per-serve labelling plea, calls FSSAI's phased FOPL rollout 'ambiguous'; seeks timeline in 10 daysSupreme Court rejected the packaged food industry's plea for per-serve measurements. The court asked the FSSAI to justify its two-phase imp...
12 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST