New Consumer Protection Bill promises a much wider scope

The establishment of the Central Consumer Protection Authority empowered to take action against defaulters is the most novel feature of the Bill

Nepal’s civil society wants right to food to become fundamental right

Country is in the process of drafting a new Constitution and civil society organisations are demanding that food security be included in the text

Junk food sale in schools: FSSAI panel frames weak guidelines

'Draft guidelines submitted in Delhi High Court will not serve the purpose of saving children from junk food'

COLANISATION'S DIRTY DOZEN

12 brands of cold drinks put to the test the coolest event of our times. They put to the test the most aggressive, glitzy, gutsy, premium, …

India, south Asian neighbours must act against trans-fat now: WHO

The countries are among the 15 that account for two-thirds of the deaths linked to the substance

Genetic resources commission gathers in Rome to deliberate on biodiversity, nutrition & human health

During the 5-day session, members will also discuss the commission’s future work

Green light given

FSSAI rules for organic farmers ‘pushing them out of business’

Farmer organisations, companies say concerns not addressed

These pods are proving to be profitable

Yongchak is a Manipuri legume used in salads, pickles and delicacies

The juicy green star fruit always find its way to the vendor’s basket

A one-stop medicine shop, amrakh can be the wow factor in homemade pickles and chutneys

Colistin ban a step in the right direction, says CSE

Such a ban might open avenues to regulate rampant antibiotic use in poultry in India

Experts recommend safe, regulated use of antibiotics at poultry industry round table

A complete ban on use of antibiotics was not advisable or feasible, participants say

Food and beverage products marketed by music stars are unhealthy

A new study reveals an unprecedented surge in ads on unhealthy food targeting children

UGANDA

Fixing the drought

To uplift the poor it is important to understand the root cause of poverty

On the rampage

Legislator burns forest camp in Assam's Nameri National Park

Foul feed

Don't smell a rat

Rs 32,000 crore for public relations

Organic fish farms

Not quite the pulse of the nation

Yellow pea catches more heat than consumers

Poverty, beyond calories

New method finds India is 9 per cent poorer

Problem of plenty

Doaba farmers have more potatoes than they can sell or store

Record decline in wheat procurement: Will we have enough on the plate?

The heat in March-April and the export of Indian wheat means the country will be left with fewer stocks to feed itself

World food commodity prices at highest level ever

Russian invasion of Ukraine, unfavourable weather continue to fuel food prices northwards