Food

Kerala worries as FSSAI's new rule threatens puffed papadams

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has introduced a regulation that could curb the production of puffed papadams, prompting concerns among manufacturers and consumers in Kerala.

13 Sep 2026

22,000 litres of suspect desi ghee fail safety tests, two firms face case in Jalandhar

Tests on 22,000 litres of suspected desi ghee in Jalandhar showed non‑compliance, prompting authorities to register cases against two manufacturers.

12 Sep 2026

Kerala Raises Concerns Over New Food Safety Rule Impacting Puffy Pappadams

A recently announced food safety regulation is prompting worry among Kerala's pappadam producers and consumers, who fear it could curb the popular puffed snack.

12 Sep 2026

Case Filed Against Greater Noida Ghee Producer After 22,000 L of Desi Ghee Found Defective in Kotkapura

Authorities in Kotkapura have registered a case against a Greater Noida-based company after testing revealed that 22,000 liters of its desi ghee were defective.

12 Sep 2026

BRICS Summit Serves All‑Vegetarian Menu to Highlight India's Culinary Diversity

On the first day of the BRICS summit, organizers presented an exclusively vegetarian menu, aiming to showcase the breadth of Indian cuisine.

12 Sep 2026

Meghalaya's Traditional Cuisine Launches at Sheraton Hotel

The Sheraton hotel has introduced a new dining concept featuring authentic dishes from Meghalaya, showcasing the state's culinary heritage to guests.

12 Sep 2026

Supreme Court Demands FSSAI Detail Food Warning Labels: Shape, Size, Colour

The Supreme Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to specify the exact shape, size, colour and placement of food warning labels, and to answer thirteen questions within ten days.

12 Sep 2026

Flavoured makhana and sattu added to BRICS summit welcome kits

India’s welcome kits for the upcoming BRICS summit will feature seasoned makhana and protein‑rich sattu, showcasing indigenous snacks to visiting leaders.

12 Sep 2026

Maharashtra Food Safety Crackdown: 199 Licences Suspended, 948 Notices Issued

The Maharashtra Food Safety Department has suspended 199 food business licences and issued 948 notices in a comprehensive crackdown aimed at curbing violations.

12 Sep 2026

Expired Bread Used in Sandwiches at Bhopal Govt Ayurvedic College Canteen, Inspection Finds

A food safety inspection at Pandit Khushilal Sharma Government Ayurvedic College in Bhopal uncovered the use of expired bread and rotten onions in sandwiches served at its canteen.

12 Sep 2026

Punjab Food Safety Office Sees 22,000 Litre Batch of Fake Desi Ghee from Greater Noida

Food safety officials in Punjab discovered a 22,000‑litre shipment of desi ghee that tested negative for authenticity, tracing the supply back to Greater Noida.

11 Sep 2026

Bihar’s iconic sattu and makhana to be served at BRICS Summit in New Delhi

The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi will feature Bihar’s famed snacks sattu and makhana on its official menu.

11 Sep 2026