World misses MDG goal of reducing hunger by half, says FAO

Hunger rises in India and Pakistan; no South Asian country comes close to achieving target

Food for warmth

As winter sets in, people in north India turn to savoury dishes and sweets that can keep them warm. The market at this time is flooded with …

Mind your language Intellectual property police could be lurking with intent

No taker for 43-year-old Save Grain campaign

People forget food is about land, water, labour

Producing food simply to dump it is a waste of land, water, energy required for growing, processing and transporting it. Tristram Stuart,author …

Industries get long rope to rein pollution

There is a green tinge to Manmohan Singh's proposals, but he has failed to counter fallouts from liberalisation, such as waste from the food-…

A question of political will

Two innovative states prove PDS can be made efficient

It's trust vs certification

For farmers, trust sells more than organic licence

Legally modified

Government plans for GM food labelling in India

One-sided deal

Contract farming is increasing in India, but laws are not in place to protect farmers  

The results

The study

CSE’s Pollution Monitoring Laboratory tested 12 branded honey samples for 6 antibiotics. These antibiotics are reportedly used for disease …

Prime Minister’s Logic

The salt challenge

Its restriction in food can help India fight high BP

COVID-19: The world scrambles for food

The Indian government announced a Rs 1.7-lakh crore package for the poor and needy

Bread makers’ body withdraws potassium bromate; CSE welcomes move

A CSE study found 84 per cent of bread samples in Delhi to contain potassium bromate and/or potassium iodate, two food that may have adverse …

3.9 million people in South Sudan facing severe hunger, says UN report

An analysis shows that at least 30,000 people are living in extreme conditions and are facing starvation and death

FSSAI halves maximum limit for trans fatty acids in oils

It is now up to the industry to comply with these new standards in the stipulated time

CSE welcomes Centre’s recommendation to ban sale of junk food

Child development ministry has proposed a ban on sale of junk foods in school canteens across India

More bite, less to chew

The most controversial aspect of the food security law is the restructuring of the public distribution system to cover an unprecedented 67 per …

Activists reject Parliament panels's food security bill recommendations

Demand comprehensive legislation for food security and nutrition of all, including vulnerable groups

Pact on pollutants

Negotiators at a United Nations-sponsored meeting in Geneva have decided to eliminate eight toxic pesticides and chemicals. However, DDT remains …

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