Food for all to free for all: Unconcerned WTO make matters worse

This is the second part to the report ‘Food for all to free for all: The collateral of Russia vs Ukraine’  

Black pepper: Healthy or not?

Modern science suggests that black pepper does indeed confer health benefits, mainly as a result of an alkaloid called piperine

An alien gone native: Nagaland tamarillos a worthy substitute for regular ones

The tree tomato is so popular in Nagaland that the state government got a GI certificate 

Food and healthcare in war-torn Tigray: preliminary insights on what’s at stake

The war has put 4.5 million people, half of whom are children, in need of emergency food assistance

The global food system still benefits the rich at the expense of the poor

Global food system issues can be traced to colonial history. It's time food production became more sustainable so that it meets the needs of …

Creepy-crawlies on my plate

The writer tasted creepy crawly creatures during a conference on indigenous food in Shillong, Meghalaya

Handy testing kit

Ever wanted to find out whether there is urea in the milk you consume or if oil of argemone has found its way in your mustard oil? Rasoi Kasauti, …

"Laws are modified to suit MNCs"

A transfer order on May 10, 2005, cut short A Ramakrishnan's crusade against sub-standard food and drugs and malpractices by companies like …

Caffeine hits energy drinks

As fresh as it can be

Control your food. It is your business

Report alleges conflict of interest behind India’s fortified food programme

Food Fortification Resource Centre under food regulator FSSAI is an industry association; members profiting financially, alleges Alliance for …

Report highlights use of non-approved pesticides in food items in India

Even as studies point out the use of these pesticides in food commodities, coordination gaps between concerned deparments have not been addressed

In a mess

South India's vanilla growers

Waste: Uncovering the Global Food Scandal

Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how

Achieving SDG2 will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade and changes in consumption patterns, flags UN

Thar’s friend: Meet tiny melon kachri

This drought-tolerant fruit turns short of gold upon drying and changes the fate of all those associated with it

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

Each year, half the fruits, vegetables world produces are wasted: FAO

Fruits and vegetables are the most wasted produce globally among oilseeds, pulses, meat and seafood, says the Food and Agricultural Organization …

How we are losing the battle

Little evidence to bacteria-rich food claims

Over 50 million people may be food insecure in eastern Africa, warns WFP

Sudan (17.7 million), Ethiopia (15.8 million people) and South Sudan (5.7 million) most concerning  

Future of Taste: In a climate-risked world, eating right is as much about nutrition as it is about the environment, people

Luxury emission-based model of food production should be discouraged, especially when the survival of farmers worldwide is jeopardised by climate …

Not all weeds seen in millet farms are villains but uncultivated crops

These crops sustain the poor and enrich their food basket

Top 10 items contributing to headline Inflation during Oct 2019-Jan 2020