Singapore approves 16 species of insects including silkworms and grasshopper for human consumption

With the new announcement, the Singapore food industry is trying to capitalise on the opportunity to launch snacks and protein bars made of insects

Vegetarians more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters – possible reasons

The vegetarian social experience may contribute to depression; depression may cause an increased likelihood of becoming vegetarian; or both …

FSSAI’s notification on standards for claims on packaged food to release next week

This is a follow-up of the earlier draft notification which was open for comments from March 2017. It will come into force in July next year

Sustainable diets will remain a minefield until we change the way we approach food

With profit-making still at the top of the food industry agenda, we need more than consumer power alone to achieve a truly sustainable food system

Ultra-processed foods: global analysis shows they aren’t well sign-posted

Powerful food companies, which are often headquartered in high-income countries, are driving the global expansion of ultra-processed foods into …

Rajasthan human rights body seeks answers over food adulteration

In petition, Commission claims use of banned food dyes; use of colour on low quality cereals, and vegetables being washed in sewage water

The end of meat and GMOs or the end of us: Part 1

The first in a three-part series series on effects of GMOs and the meat industry on our environment

Health-conscious consumers, busy lifestyles driving up market value of antimicrobial packaging: Report

Valuation may reach $11.5 billion this year; Asia-Pacific to be most lucrative market

Food standards save lives, say FAO and WHO on World Food Safety Day

An estimated 600 million or almost 1 in 10 people worldwide fall ill after eating contaminated food; 420,000 die every year

What’s in your food? Bournvita row rekindles front-of-package labelling discourse

Nutrition fat labelling is difficult to understand and allows companies to hide facts, says CSE expert

Meat industry worst among food-based industries in terms of water management

New report says meat firms pollute groundwater and overuse water to farm their products

No evidence of COVID-19 transmission through food, say scientists

Packaging of food is not a source of contamination, according to experts 

Experts ask for less junk food ads, more sustainable production

National Conclave on Food starts with discussions on good food practices