Krones develops 360° closure inspection unit
In beverage bottling plants, the process of closing the containers constitutes a point of crucial importance for the product’s overall quality. Until now, quality-assurance...
Best Agrolife introduces patented rice herbicide
Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL), a manufacturer of speciality and patented agrochemicals in India, has announced registration of two innovative formulations. The group has been...
FSSAI increases pesticide residue levels in herbs, spices
FSSAI, India’s apex food safety regulator agreed to a ten-fold increase in the maximum level of pesticide residue allowed in spices and herbs. It will be applicable in cases where the...
eCommerce websites told to remove Bournvita from health drink category
Bournvita which is widely consumed along with milk, will no longer be considered a healthy drink. The central government has sent a notice to...
Added sugar in Nestle’s baby food in Asian, African countries
Nestlé’s products for babies in Asia, Africa and Latin America were found to contain added sugars, while the same products sold in Europe did...
Govt, FSSAI directive to eCom sites on ‘health drinks’
The government has asked all eCommerce companies to remove drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the health drinks category from their portals. The order...
FSSAI unveils action plan on anti-microbial resistance
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) central advisory committee (CAC) unveiled an action plan on anti-microbial resistance during its 43rd CAC...
FSSAI training for state bhawans, government canteens
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is providing training to food handlers at all state bhawans and canteens of government offices...
Tackling counterfeits via authentication and technology
At the maiden IntraPac India 2024 show in Greater Noida, a collaborative conference of the Authentication Solution Providers Association (ASPA) and the Indian Printing...
Food waste: 1 billion meals squandered a day in 2022, says UN
Sample this. In 2022, 783 million people were affected by hunger and a third of humanity faced food insecurity. In the same year, households...
