State of Food and Nutrition: Burden of poor diet
Globally, over 3,000 million people could not afford a healthy diet in 2020. Of them, 31.7%—or over 973 million—were in India
Nigeria’s street food adds to the plastic problem – green leaves offer a solution
Food packaging requires investment in technology and innovation. This investment is missing in Nigeria
The history of chocolate: when money really did grow on trees
Chocolate consumption continues to grow; but current trends have deep roots in chocolate’s past
Horn of Africa faces unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe after 5th failed rainy season
Cumulative rainfall predicted by WMO in the drought-affected regions of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia will be severely below the average
Galgal: Some zest and a punch
India is said to be the centre of origin for citrus fruits like galgal, but disasters such as the recent flash floods in Chamoli threaten their …
PM Matruvtva Vandana Yojna: Full benefit for mere 14% pregnant women
Current scheme goes against National Food Security Act, activists allege; seek Rs 6,000 minimum benefit
Rural India’s expenditure on food has been declining since 1972
The leaked NSSO report on consumption expenditure reveals the state of India’s rural economy
Misleading ad endorsements by celebrities: Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 has loopholes
On one hand, the Bill has penalty provisions for the endorsers and on the other it is giving them a route to get away
Rs 1,402,680,000,000: India's agrarian import bill for 2015-16
This is India's agrarian import bill for 2015-16. More than three times of India's annual agriculture budget, this money could have been …
High on health, low on popularity
The Phalsa fruit is available for only a few weeks in a year. Yet, it's sweet and sour taste will leave you asking for more
Food safari in deserts of Rajasthan
Down To Earth travels to Rajasthan to find out about the traditional food habits of desert people. On this journey, we discovered that not-so-…
Demonetisation and rural economy: what experts have to say
As demonetisation completes 50 days, we bring to you expert comments on how the currency ban derailed the rural economy
Beyond spice
Curry leaf is a common spice in south Indian recipes but few people outside the region know what else to do with it
Bread, values and politics
The forthcoming World Food Summit must ensure that the umbrella of food security also extends to encompass the Southern nations' poor
Whither food security?
IN THE FAMINE TRAP·Devinder Sharma·The Ecological Foundation in association with UK Food Group· London·1997
Centre bans gutkha
Activists, health experts are sceptical; pin hope on Supreme Court’s verdict on smokeless tobacco
Think before you drink
Studies confirm energy drinks like Red Bull can be unsafe. India yet to limit their caffeine content
No regulations for cosmetics, drugs in US
McDonalds' UK promotes sustainable coffee
In Brief
Content labelling norms flouted in 48 per cent packaged food items
Survey finds nearly three-fourth food items do not display salt and sodium content on packets
The POPs treaty
A historical chance to get rid of some of the most toxic substances known to humans
Not in true spirit
GM food debate hots up again
Gilles-Eric Seralini, one of the first scientists to warn the world about the dangers of genetically modified food, counters pro-GM scientists in …
World Health Day 2022: Here’s looking at health, food & India