FAO in partnership with wholesale union to reduce food waste

World is losing 1.3 billion tonnes of food worth $1 trillion every year

Grain glut

India faces a surplus of foodgrains. Is exporting a good option?

USFDA proposes ban on trans fats in processed foods

The limit set by India is much higher than that set by many other countries

People demand food security at protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Inflation making food out of reach for many, say demonstrators

Arsenic eyes rice nutrients

The heavy metal can disrupt amino acid synthesis in the grain

Big size, bigger benefits

Brown rice of shorter size accumulates more arsenic

No lip service on junk food ban: Delhi HC

Asks Centre to file an action taken report by November 2

Poisoned again

The death of 18 elephants in Assam revives the debate over human-animal conflict once more

Fishy situation

Fish oil supplements in Europe extensively contaminated by dioxins

Label able

South Africa topples Tunisia as most food secure — what are the lessons for sub–Saharan Africa

Governments must employ multi-pronged approach to ensure affordability, availability, quality and safety of food

Making migrants count: The role of Indian judiciary amid COVID-19 pandemic

The Supreme Court’s recent order has shifted the focus from protecting workers’ legal rights to government largesse 

Inside slum lanes, a Delhi group helps quell hunger

The intiative, led by students and teachers of Delhi University along with lawyers and activists, feeds 800 slum dwellers a day

Scientists at Arizona State University discover potentially-harmful nanoparticles in baby formula

A new research suggests presence of nanomaterials in baby food can cause DNA and chromosomal damage, organ damage and genital malformations

El Niño-induced dry spell causes major crop loss in Central America

This is the second consecutive year when the sub-region’s main season harvest has been affected by dry weather

Food Security Bill on anvil, how does it impact us?

The central government is expected to announce by Thursday an ordinance to implement the Food Security Bill, which is currently pending the …

Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame

69% of obese adults from food insecure households where families had little dietary choices

Feeding Africa: How small-scale irrigation can help farmers to change the game

Small-scale irrigation can improve nutritional outcomes in several important ways

CENTRAL AFRICA

INDONESIA

Thought for food

Hungry nations

Simply Put: Honey fraud

Simply Put: Sugary beverage

All you need to know about Universal Basic Income

Here’s a lowdown on what the basic income scheme is and what it entails