Why food is about biodiversity
If biodiversity disappears, food will become impersonal. It will become a sterile package designed for universal size and taste
FAO claims new platform to help fight food loss, wastage
Global body estimates that 14% of food is lost annually and leads to emission of around 1.5 gigatonnes of CO2
Maharashtra bans sale and availability of junk food in schools
Junk food in schools to be replaced by traditional and healthy food in the state
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Singapore approves 16 species of insects including silkworms and grasshopper for human consumption
With the new announcement, the Singapore food industry is trying to capitalise on the opportunity to launch snacks and protein bars made of insects
World Food Day 2019: Why we must prevent food wastage
It is a moral and technical failure in a world where hunger and malnutrition have yet to be eradicated
Ultra-processed foods: global analysis shows they aren’t well sign-posted
Powerful food companies, which are often headquartered in high-income countries, are driving the global expansion of ultra-processed foods into …
FSSAI in denial mode, won’t ban processed foods that tested positive for GM
The food regulator refuses to take those food products off the shelf, ignoring possible risks
Rajasthan human rights body seeks answers over food adulteration
In petition, Commission claims use of banned food dyes; use of colour on low quality cereals, and vegetables being washed in sewage water
World’s 1 billion people are hungry and 2 billion eat too much wrong food
A study conducted in 16 countries says world’s eating habits will not leave enough food to feed all and it is detrimental to the climate too
Doubts raised over food safety in India
CAG report reveals gaps in the working of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Just what is a ‘healthy diet’? A UN paper explains
New United Nations paper released ahead of Food Systems Summit makes critical points about food nutrition and safety
Junk food monster: Every bite of your favourite snack can be lethal FULL COVERAGE
Cultural constant
There is no escaping the ubiquitous 'kanhi' in Kerala
We lose an indigenous plant variety every 24 minutes
Lack of market pushes farmers away from local crops, say experts at Bhubaneswar food sovereignty meet
Demand for energy-dense food declines in Mexico following tax imposition
Households with low socio-economic status purchased 10.2 per cent less taxed food than expected
Recipe from First Food: Goolar Ka Chokha
An urban garden which produces 17kg of fruits and vegetables per day
Not just vegetables, this permaculture urban garden has fruit trees as well
‘Food was grown to keep community healthy’
The local system of agriculture produces more healthy and useful food, says Miller
First food Recipes: Uncommon recipe Pepaal Ka Raita
Peepal or Ficus Religiosa is a native tree to India. Hindus and Buddhist consider peepal a holy tree. Leaves of peepal have an unique place in …
Fresh comes calling
A few e-shops are changing the way wet markets operate by offering fresh, chemical-free fish, poultry and meat at the doorstep. Will they be able …
First Food: Celebrating the India's Food Biodiversity
Down to Earth combined with Chor Bizarre, an Indian restaurant chain to celebrate an evening of traditional yet unique foods of India. Chef Rajiv …
Food safety: How to detect adulteration in milk in 2 minutes
These are easy steps to detect adulteration in milk that can be done at home. This video describes how to detect adulteration of water, starch …
Food Safety: See if the honey you are having is genuine!
These are easy steps to detect adulteration in honey that can be done at home.. The steps are prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards …
Importance of permaculture for Indian agriculture
Clea Chandmal is the founder of Permaculture Ways. She teaches permaculture to farmers and also designs agriculture spaces using principals of …