A cookbook that makes parents' lives easier

A book by a former rural development professional guides parents how to prepare tasty and healthy food for school-going kids

Another problem with China's coal: Mercury in rice

A study finds that coal pollution in China is leading to people getting significant levels of mercury poisoning from …

Why kakdi is an ideal fruit-cum-snack during summer

The water-rich fruit is popular among both farmers and consumers as it requires little inputs, grows quickly and is healthy

Taste for tradition

Home delivery services are taking traditional food everywhere. And the market is catching up too

A juicy business

Cold-pressed juice is the latest fad among the country's health-conscious lot. Is it worth it?

Tamil Nadu leads Food Safety Index 2022, Andhra Pradesh lags behind

Goa leads small states while Jammu and Kashmir leads Union Territories

Tips to check quality of some common foods

Some simple tests to check oil, honey, sugar and other items for adulteration

Unpalatable facts

GM food draft regulations favour interests of businesses, not citizens: GM-Free coalition writes to FSSAI

Coalition called for setting up of GM Foods and Feed Safety Appraisal Committee consisting of independent biosafety experts

40 million more people experienced food insecurity in 2021 than 2020: Report

The report demonstrates the need for a greater prioritisation of smallholder agriculture as a frontline humanitarian response, according to FAO

FSSAI implements ban on colistin use

The food regulatory body came up with the draft of the amendment and directed that it be operationalised immediately

Rs 2 lakh crore: This is what government owes the Food Corporation of India

Without the fund, FCI is borrowing money with a high interest rate; government might not be able to procure foodgrains as expected impacting …

Glyphosate use increased 1500% since genetically modified crops were introduced

Cultivation of genetically modified herbicide tolerant crops relies heavily on glyphosate, a possible carcinogen

Can India achieve its goal to be a zero trans fats nation by 2022?

Not if the food industry has its way. They do not see a link between trans fats and ill health 

Reversing food cycle

Processed and packaged food and sweetened beverages have become a part of our life. They have replaced traditional and fresh foods. Food companies,…

China

COVID-19 will magnify food shortage in Africa

The pandemic can more than double the number of people facing food crisis, unless swift action is taken, warned Global Network Against Food …

Back like a bad penny

115 nations, 12 dirty chemicals and a compromise that leaves DDT free to further pollutethe foodchain

Food production accounts for 15% fossil fuel use, as big oil locks in dependence on petroleum-based pesticides

The fossil fuel usage in fertiliser production is expected to increase significantly through 2050

DNA tests for identifying beef: Should we shift our focus to meat safety instead?

Testing cooked meat may be challenging since heat degrades DNA

320 million children worldwide missing out on meals due to COVID-19: WFP

Open letter calls upon Prime Minister Modi to ensure food security for all

FSSAI plans to train food safety workers

Govt claims Food Safety Mitras will help reduce hassles for businesses

Adverse weather pushes up food prices

Prices of sugar, palm oil and milk have gone up sharply

A nose for taste

An artificial mouth to show how essential aroma is in relishing food

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