Food

FSSAI Orders Recall of Raisins Amid Pesticide Residue Concerns

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has recalled batches of raisins found to contain pesticide residues exceeding permissible limits, citing consumer safety.

01 Aug 2026

Lakadong Turmeric from Meghalaya Gains Attention for Potential Health Benefits

Lakadong turmeric, cultivated in Meghalaya's hilly terrain, is attracting interest for its unique properties and potential health advantages over conventional turmeric.

31 Jul 2026

Lin Laishram Launches Manipuri Cloud Kitchen Akhoi, Shares Motivation

Actress Lin Laishram has unveiled her reasons for starting the Manipuri cloud kitchen Akhoi, aiming to bring traditional dishes to a wider audience.

31 Jul 2026

Armaan Jain Pays Tribute to Raj Kapoor with Signature Dishes at The Junglee Kitchen

Chef Armaan Jain has recreated the legendary actor Raj Kapoor’s favorite meals at The Junglee Kitchen, offering diners a nostalgic culinary experience.

31 Jul 2026

Maharashtra FDA Seizes Rs 1.03 Crore Worth of Adulterated Food in 22 Raids

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration carried out 22 raids, filing 9 FIRs and arresting 10 people, seizing goods worth Rs 1.03 crore suspected of adulteration.

31 Jul 2026

Bikaner Chef Delivers Royal‑Grade Silver Chutney to Shilpa Shetty, Worth ₹60,000

A chef from Bikaner presented actress Shilpa Shetty with a silver‑encrusted chutney, a delicacy once reserved for royalty and now sold for up to ₹60,000.

31 Jul 2026

Maharashtra FDA Head Faces Staff Shortage Complaint Amid Crackdown on Food Joints

A complaint alleging staff shortages has been filed against the head of Maharashtra's Food Safety Authority, Tukaram Mundhe, as the agency intensifies its enforcement against food establishments violating safety norms.

30 Jul 2026

K-Pra Foods Launches New Chutney Range

K-Pra Foods has introduced a new range of chutneys, giving a contemporary twist to Maharashtra's legendary flavours. The new range is now available in the market.

28 Jul 2026

Mumbai Cricket Club Canteen Loses Food License Over Hygiene Violations

The canteen at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai was stripped of its food license after inspectors found cockroaches and fungus in the kitchen.

28 Jul 2026

Goan Restaurant Praça Prazeres Opens Pop‑Up at Tuscany

Goa‑inspired dining spot Praça Prazeres has launched a temporary pop‑up in Tuscany, offering a taste of Goan cuisine to local patrons. The pop‑up features signature dishes such as vindaloo and seafood curries.

28 Jul 2026

Bhopal Food Safety Raid Seizes 260 Kg of Suspected Ghee and Paneer

The Bhopal Food Safety Department conducted a dawn raid on the Mangalwara market, seizing 89 kg of suspect ghee and 171 kg of suspect paneer from two storage units. Samples are under laboratory testing.

27 Jul 2026

Jammu Kashmir Logs 664 Non‑Conforming Food Samples in 2025‑26, Centre Reports 40,000+ Cases Nationwide

In the 2025‑26 period, Jammu and Kashmir authorities recorded 664 food samples that did not meet safety standards, while the central government logged over 40,000 food‑related violations across India.

24 Jul 2026