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Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
Mumbai watermelon case update: Stunning twist as no additives found in fruit by FDA, focus shifts to poison angleMumbai watermelon case: Investigations into the deaths of a Mumbai family have ruled out food adulteration, with FDA tests finding no conta...
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...
A window frame of Spicejet aircraft dislodges mid-air, no impact on passenger safety: AirlineDuring a SpiceJet flight from Goa to Pune, an interior window frame became dislodged mid-air. The airline assured that cabin pressurization...
SpiceJet successfully renews IATA operational safety audit certification valid until March 2027SpiceJet successfully renewed its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, valid until March 2027. The rigorous audit evaluated ...
Indian Spices not banned in Singapore and Hong Kong: Prataprao JadhavIndian Spices have not been banned in Singapore and Hong Kong, though specific batches were recalled due to ethylene oxide contamination. T...
India should strengthen the spice safety standards to maintain its global market position: Rajat Diwaker, iD Fresh FoodsEnsuring consumer safety through rigorous testing and natural farming practices is essential for India to maintain its global reputation, s...
DGCA issues show-cause notice to Akasa Airlines over regulatory breachesThe DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to Akasa Airlines for violating several regulatory requirements during a recent audit. The airline ...
Nearly 12% of India's tested spice samples fail quality, safety standardsAuthorities in India identified that almost 12% of spice samples did not meet safety standards after international concerns about contamina...
India pitches for strengthening quality standards for spicesIndia actively supports global food standards at the Codex Alimentarius Commission session in Rome, emphasizing quality in spices, vegetabl...
After MDH and Everest controversy, Centre orders all state governments to test spices for quality checkIn the wake of a recent controversy surrounding India's exported food spices, the Central Government has directed all state governments to ...
MDH, Everest row: Indian regulator turns on the heat, to check quality of masalas sold in IndiaFSSAI, India's food safety regulator, has initiated sampling of powdered spices, including popular brands MDH and Everest, nationwide follo...
ICAO rejects SpiceJet's claims of safety clearance, says it never audited any Indian airlineIndian budget airline SpiceJet last week claimed that it passed an audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)....
SpiceJet's operations, safety processes found to be strong in ICAO auditThe International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on Monday gave a safety clearance to Indian budget airline SpiceJet on Monday followin...
Aspire to double spices exports to USD 10 bn in 5 yrs; focus on quality: GoyalThe minister said that instead of targeting USD 10 billion of exports by 2030, "let us aspire to double our exports to USD 10 billion in th...
Regulatory bodies need to be more vigilant to ensure food safety, quality: FSSAI chairpersonIt is important to have harmonised Codex standards for spices products in global trade and this is a work that needs the highest priority t...
FSSAI asks food commissioners to crackdown on spices adulterationThe regulator asked state food commissioners to conduct an effective enforcement drive to check the adulteration of commonly used spices li...
Codex committee to discuss quality standards for spicesThe 'Codex Standards' for the spices is being discussed at the second session of CCSCH under Codex Alimentraius Commission (CAC), Rome.
Pepper prices soar but no decision yet on NCDEX's adulterated stockAt stake is 6,800 tonne pepper worth around Rs 350 crore stacked in six warehouses of NCDEX that were sealed by FSSAI.
India looks to double spices exports in five years, integrate value chainIndia plans to more than double exports of spices in five years by persuading importers to ease trade barriers and integrating the value ch...