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The world leaders attending the BRICS Summit were served a fully vegetarian dinner at Saturday’s gala event, a decision that drew criticism from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and sparked a wider debate on social media. A part of Rahul Gandhi’s post on X read, “For the record: 80% of Indians are non-vegetarian. Indian non-vegetarian food…
Street food is often celebrated as one of the most vibrant aspects of a city’s food culture, offering affordable and diverse culinary experiences. However, a newly revealed collection of public health complaints from Los Angeles County has cast a spotlight on the challenges of maintaining food safety standards in the sector. According to records obtained…
Online food delivery platform Zomato has banned analogue dairy dishes, such as those made from fake paneer, from its platform. The company said it has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards the sale of dishes containing analogue dairy products and has already removed such listings declared by restaurant partners. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of…
Major Food Business Operators in India, including the manufacturer of Cadbury Dairy Milk, Bournvita and Oreo, as well as Amway, which sells coconut oil and “energy drinks”, along with other top companies selling fried snacks, baby food and protein powders, have withdrawn misleading label claims and revised product packaging following notices issued by the Food…
The Maharashtra FDA recently issued a show-cause notice and final warning to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff for appearing in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement. Defending the move, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has said that responsibility for misleading claims does not rest solely with manufacturers. Speaking to PTI, he stressed that everyone…
The next time you pick up a packet of chips, biscuits or an instant snack, you may see a clear warning on the front if it contains high levels of sugar, salt or unhealthy fats. That possibility is back in focus after the Supreme Court gave the Centre two weeks to act on front-of-pack warning…
Maharashtra’s ongoing food safety crackdown could soon extend beyond restaurants, canteens and commercial kitchens to Mumbai’s bustling film sets. The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which represents more than five lakh workers, technicians and artists across the entertainment industry, has formally urged Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe to conduct…
A recent NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) drive in Delhi’s Khan Market has caught the attention of food lovers after videos showing restaurant and cafe signboards being removed went viral online. One clip, in particular, led many people to wonder whether popular cafe The Grammar Room had shut down. However, businesses in the market have…
A decades-old Mars Bar discovered during a house clearance in the UK has become an unlikely internet sensation. The chocolate bar, carrying a best-before date from 1991, caught attention not because of its age but because of its size. When placed next to a modern Mars Bar, the difference was striking, prompting online discussions about…
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe is becoming widely popular for his zero-tolerance policy towards compromises in food safety. Within roughly his first month in office, the FDA conducted 904 raids across Maharashtra and suspended the licences of several non-compliant food businesses, including iconic restaurants. In a recent conversation with NDTV, Tukaram Mundhe spoke about how…