Trade in good food can end global hunger: report

Food regulation should be such that that healthy food is protected, not just food in general, says a new report 

Growth of good food must be nurtured

The 2019 edition of First Food: Business of Taste brings you the knowledge of livelihoods that connect to First Food

Bending backward for good food

We need to make the connection between what we eat and why we eat it. Because if we lose the knowledge and culture of our local cuisines then we …

In Africa, 64% more people became food-insecure in last five years: Report

The global burden of food insecurity also shifted towards Africa; COVID-19 expected to make matters worse

Nutritional security could have made the fight against COVID-19 easier

This weak link between growth in income and nutritional outcomes requires the attention of policy makers

‘Agriculture and consumer choices are driving disastrous climate change’

Ahead of COP24, 130 national academies urge governments to take immediate steps to address climate change and failing global food systems

Dilli’s dalchawal politics: The taste of power

The unabashed one-upmanship indulged by key players has made even the prospect of a joint activity a painful chore.

COVID-19: How ‘Confarm’ is leading the way in Telangana

A unique initiative titled Consumer-Farmer Compact in the state is ensuring food availability and access in COVID-19 times   

Food fortification best way to counter vitamin D deficiency: Experts

At a recent conference, experts said most of India suffers from vitamin D deficiency as nobody lets sun fall on their skin

Davos 2023: Rich nations must help poor counterparts’ small farmers to transform food systems, says RK Singh

India will soon have enough green ammonia to cease importing ammonia-based fertilisers, which account for a significant portion of its import …

Goa introduces tags to protect biodiversity zones

Organisations selling products, which are made using ingredients from these zones, will now have to pay 0.01 per cent of their annual profits to …

People who grow their own food, eat and remain healthy; But erratic weather may change this adage

Without normal weather, self-sufficient households may have to depend more on markets, thus spending more on food than before

Rent-a-farm: Watch how this firm is helping city dwellers grow food

Delhi-based start-up, Edible Routes, is helping people bring closer to their food and instilling a greater sense of well-being

Biodiversity Day: Focus on food biodiversity and human health

Sustainable management of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes and seascapes can support the transition towards healthy diets, says UN …

COVID-19 lockdowns may be over but poor still go hungry

At least 4,000 vulnerable and marginalised populations surveyed across 11 states; 2/3 say they eat less now 

Study reveals link between teenage pregnancy and child stunting

Adolescent mothers were more likely to be anaemic compared with adult mothers and anaemia was associated with reduced child growth, find the study

GM in food: Food regulator mum on illegalities

FSSAI says it will frame a law to regulate GM food, but fails to talk about the prevalent illegal trade and mislabeling

10.9 million people died due to poor diets in 2017: Report

Global Burden of Disease study highlights how low consumption of healthy food is better than more consumption of unhealthy foods

World Food Day: FAO is as relevant today as in 1945

The UN’s food agency was born in the wake of catastrophe. Three quarters of a century later, its mission has been made more relevant to the …

2022 too short, too far: How food systems evolved for the hungry

Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022

UN Committee for World Food Security endorses voluntary guidelines to end hunger

The guidelines will contribute to realisation of global goals on  hunger and nutrition even as more than 3 billion people do not have access …

Can adulteration of edible oils be addressed by the Goonda Act?

Madras HC recently called for classifying those who adulterate food as goons; but we need long-term solutions

UK may ban junk food ads, should India follow?

Since India lacks regulatory framework for promotion of foods items containing high fat, salt and sugar, experts feel a similar step could prove …

Stubble burning bill: Rs 2 lakh crore/year in air pollution

Over five years, economic loss due to burning of crop residue and firecrackers is estimated to be $190 billion, or nearly 1.7 per cent of India&…

Genetically modified food: Whose health, whose business

People are concerned about the possibility of eating GM food.  Can we not expect the government to ensure that they have the right to choose?