Recent FSSAI regulations crucial to cut junk food
Shield for school students; better labelling on packaging
Kerala must opt for heat-tolerant rice varieties for better yield: Study
Rise in temperature and reduction in rainfall under present and future climate scenario affected rice yield, thereby reducing crop maturity time
Urban north India has highest fat intake, obesity
Urban Indians consume nearly 50% more fat than rural counterparts, finds latest ‘What India Eats’ survey
All about a glass of milk
The white-coloured drink has made an amazing journey in history to earn its part in our daily lives
More research needed on antimicrobial resistance via food animals: FAO report
A new report discusses pathways linking food animal production, environment and humans health
‘Reduce food waste, mitigate climate change’
Researchers have estimated that food waste-related emissions may increase from 0.5 gigatonnes today to 1.9-2.5 gigatonnes of CO2 equivalents …
South Sudan in the throes of food insecurity
The number of food-insecure people is expected to peak during the coming lean season, traditionally worst between April and July, when food …
Do we really need GM mustard in India?
Increasing production of oilseed crops like mustard requires adequate policy initiatives
Potato test for government
The crash in potato price is triggering a wave of suicides in several states. Will the NDA government's ambitious Price Stabilisation Fund help …
The Pellipadugu Declaration on Food Sovereignty
Adivasi, dalit, pastoralist and peasant communities declare food security can only be met through Food Sovereignty
Global food crisis: causes and implications for India
Is there a global crisis unravelling? World food reserves are at their lowest in 25 years and the prices of most food crops are at a record high. …
Red alert on Indian spices
Spice Board challenges US food department’s claims over salmonella contamination
Honey trade just got stickier
US industry shows distrust in India, sets its own certificate to ensure source of honey
FOLLOW UP
Rs 67 crore later
...In Kanpur's Jajmau area, chromium enters food chain. How spent is the Ganga Action Plan?
CSE’s previous studies on public health issues
From endosulfan poisoning in Kerala to the presence of a carcinogen in bread, CSE has conducted many studies of imminent concern to human beings
A bite of cancer?
A CSE study has found residues of potassium bromate and/or iodate in many types of bread. The additives have been banned by many countries for …
Land grab fallout
Scramble to buy land in foreign countries to grow more food leaves more people hungry
Low Pulse
Spiralling prices of pulses have shown India’s dependence on imports. Pulses are integral to India’s diet but not its food policy. As …
Delhi government decides to ban gutkha
Notification to be issued shortly
Baby food contaminated with endocrine disruptor bisphenol A
Trimming fats
The US is determined to eliminate trans fatty acids from its food. Can India do the same?
China rubbishes contamination allegations
Cap energy drinks
CSE laboratory tests show energy drinks contain excess caffeine; their market grows without checks
SC raps FSSAI
Asks it to reconstitute panels examining the harmful effects of chemicals and toxins in carbonated beverages and other food items