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 …
Genetic resources commission gathers in Rome to deliberate on biodiversity, nutrition & human health
During the 5-day session, members will also discuss the commission’s future work
FSSAI rules for organic farmers ‘pushing them out of business’
Farmer organisations, companies say concerns not addressed
These pods are proving to be profitable
Yongchak is a Manipuri legume used in salads, pickles and delicacies
The juicy green star fruit always find its way to the vendor’s basket
A one-stop medicine shop, amrakh can be the wow factor in homemade pickles and chutneys
Colistin ban a step in the right direction, says CSE
Such a ban might open avenues to regulate rampant antibiotic use in poultry in India
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
India needs more representative national food waste studies, says latest UN report
Food waste can be halved through concerted, collaborative effort, advises UN analysis
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment: Two truths about nutrition amid plenty of half-truths
You Are What You Eat was guilty of cherry-picking statistics that project vegan diets to be the healthier alternative for people of all age …
Book Excerpt: Forgotten Foods: Memories and Recipes from Muslim South Asia
In Forgotten Foods, historians, literary scholars, plant scientists, heritage practitioners, writers and chefs come together to document …