Organic farming will suffer a setback without certification, availability of breeder seeds
Although seed saving is a profitable enterprise, it’s the government’s responsibility to produce seeds and distribute them among …
COVID-19: Asia-Pacific countries must act against recession-induced hunger
Sub-Saharan Africa, home to the world’s highest hunger rates, must now brace for its first recession in a quarter of a century
Dying for ration: Denied full benefits, 62-year-old widow eats a meal a day to survive
Around 80 households out of 250 denied PDS welfare in Baramsar
Over 30 million in 5 African countries may need food aid this year: Report
More than 55 million in 7 IGAD member states faced acute hunger in 2022 — an increase of 13 million from 2021
Eating right, for the environment: WWF’s diet chart to help curb climate change, biodiversity loss
Ahead of World Food Day, WWF outlines sustainable diet plan that's healthy for humans & environment alike
Activists urge FSSAI to reconsider planned fortification of rice, oil
Instead of food fortification, the food regulator needed to promote organically grown, biodiverse food for people, ASHA said
COVID-19 calls for renewed focus on eating right and natural
Post-COVID-19 scenario offers a unique opportunity to seize the moment and repurpose policies towards a food system that is resilient and …
5 billion people globally exposed to toxic trans fat linked to heart disease: WHO
Diets high in trans fat can increase the risk of heart disease by 21 per cent and deaths by 28 per cent
Morocco — a top fertiliser producer — could hold a key to the world’s food supply
Morocco plans to produce an additional 8.2 million tonnes of phosphorus fertiliser by 2026
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
Around 66% children below 2 years don't get nutritious diet: UNICEF
The diets of children in this age group have not improved in the last decade
FSSAI recognises new precision iodine value analyser
Iodine value is conventionally determined using manual titration; but the method takes a longer time and is costly
Honey fraud: No bold FSSAI move but ads from erring brands grew, says CSE
Advertising volumes for honey category grew nine times in print and four times in digital media in December
Recent FSSAI regulations crucial to cut junk food
Shield for school students; better labelling on packaging
Kerala must opt for heat-tolerant rice varieties for better yield: Study
Rise in temperature and reduction in rainfall under present and future climate scenario affected rice yield, thereby reducing crop maturity time
Urban north India has highest fat intake, obesity
Urban Indians consume nearly 50% more fat than rural counterparts, finds latest ‘What India Eats’ survey
All about a glass of milk
The white-coloured drink has made an amazing journey in history to earn its part in our daily lives
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
CSE’s previous studies on public health issues
From endosulfan poisoning in Kerala to the presence of a carcinogen in bread, CSE has conducted many studies of imminent concern to human beings
This herb tastes and smells like fish; it has recognised health benefits
The medicinal properties and benefits of fish mint have been documented in ancient texts of traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, as well as …
People do not know how to survive without insects: Human Development Report 2022
Humanity faces the mind-boggling challenge of growing food and other agricultural products at scale without an abundance of insects, …
Bottomless pyramid: It takes only Rs 25,000 a month to be among India’s top 10% earners
What run-away food inflation is doing to inequality can be anybody’s guess
‘Indian vegetarians do not eat vegetables’
Food historian and physician Manoshi Bhattacharya explains how the diet of Indians have changed over centuries
To what extent does climate change affect food insecurity? What we found in Lesotho
The food security situation in Lesotho can be classified as precarious. The country produces only 30 per cent of maize, the main staple food, …