Is your watermelon safe to eat? This simple cotton ball test can reveal hidden chemical adulteration at homeWatermelon Safety Check: Summer heat brings a surge in watermelon demand. Concerns are rising about artificial colouring used to enhance fr...
13 May, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Specialty chemicals: Is China still the same threat, or is this a contrarian moment? 7 stocks to be brought back on the watchlistWhen it comes to the Indian speciality chemicals sector, China and its dumping matters. But there have been subtle but significant changes ...
13 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
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...
02 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Water, waste & will: How India’s MSMEs can lead the sustainability revolutionWater efficiency, if managed wisely, could very well be the next competitive advantage for Indian MSMEs.
08 Apr, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Cold Water Laundry Secret: The Only Simple Way To Stop Synthetic Microfibers From Breaking DownWashing clothes in cold water significantly reduces the release of synthetic microfibers, tiny plastic fragments that pollute waterways. St...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
PepsiCo's new challenge: Making its chips and sodas colorful without artificial dyesPepsiCo is undertaking a multi-year effort to replace artificial dyes with natural alternatives in products like Gatorade and Cheetos, driv...
02 Oct, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
'Farm babe' versus 'food babe' influencer rivalry is a lopsided battleThe United States food and agriculture sector faces challenges. Social media plays a key role. Influencers like Michelle Miller and Vani Ha...
12 Aug, 2025, 04.38 PM IST
US ice cream makers to scoop out synthetic dyes under RFK Jr. pushUnder pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., major US ice cream makers, represented by the IDFA, have committed to phasing o...
15 Jul, 2025, 07.19 AM IST
Hershey to drop synthetic dyes from its snacks by 2027: ReportHershey Co. plans to eliminate synthetic dyes from its snack products by the end of 2027, following similar moves by other major food compa...
01 Jul, 2025, 08.56 AM IST
Trump administration’s MAHA initiative making your kitchen healthierThe Make America Healthy Again initiative is changing the food industry. Harmful artificial dyes and chemicals are the targets. Major food ...
24 Jun, 2025, 10.04 AM IST
Red Dye No. 3 is used in what foods? Here's all you need to know about the banned food coloringThe FDA plans to ban Red Dye No. 3, which has been linked to cancer in animals, from foods and medicines by 2027. Consumers should check la...
16 Jan, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food, Drinks, and Drugs to Protect Public HealthFDA has made a significant move by banning Red Dye No. 3, also known as erythrosine, from food products, drinks, and ingested drugs due to ...
15 Jan, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
Love red velvet and black forest cake? FSSAI warns of cancer-causing chemicals in Karnataka cakesHarmful artificial colours, including Allura Red, have been detected in cakes from some Karnataka bakeries, as per FSSAI tests. Health expe...
04 Oct, 2024, 10.34 AM IST
IPO Calendar: 3 new issues, 12 listings to keep primary market busy next weekThe next few months are going to be exciting for investors with some big companies likely to hit the public markets. These include, Hyundai...
28 Sep, 2024, 12.29 PM IST
Golgappa & Shawarma Unhealthy: Karnataka Food Authority finds cancerous chemicals in Pani Puri and bacteria in ShawarmaPani Puri (Google Trends): Pani Puri and Shawarma in Karnataka have been found unsafe by the Karnataka FSSA. Among 260 Pani Puri samples, 2...
02 Jul, 2024, 02.03 PM IST
- Water bodies getting polluted due to immersion
Year after year, religious festivals culminate with idol immersions in lakes and rivers.
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