Food
Bihar’s iconic sattu and makhana to be served at BRICS Summit in New Delhi
The upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi will feature Bihar’s famed snacks sattu and makhana on its official menu.
11 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Sees 12,083 Inspections, Suspends 603 Licences in 3‑Month Crackdown
Under the leadership of Tukaram Mundhe, the Maharashtra Food Safety and Standards Authority conducted over 12,000 inspections and suspended 603 food business licences in a three‑month enforcement drive.
11 Sep 2026
New Moisture Rule Threatens Kerala Pappadam's Signature Puffiness
A recently introduced moisture content regulation for pappadam has raised alarms among Kerala's producers, who fear it could compromise the snack's renowned puffiness.
11 Sep 2026
Uttar Pradesh Health Dept Seizes 22,000‑Litre Tanker of Suspect Desi Ghee from Greater Noida
Food safety officials in Uttar Pradesh have confiscated a tanker carrying about 22,000 litres of potentially unsafe desi ghee that originated from Greater Noida, pending sample test results.
11 Sep 2026
PepsiCo India launches its first food manufacturing plant in Assam with ₹778 crore investment
PepsiCo India has inaugurated its maiden food production facility in Assam, investing roughly ₹778 crore.
11 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA raids 11 food units in Thane, seizes 29 tonnes of stock
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration conducted simultaneous raids on 11 food-processing units in Thane, confiscating about 29 tonnes of product pending verification.
11 Sep 2026
Mei‑Ramew Café opens in Ladmawphlang, bolstering Meghalaya’s community food movement
The newly launched Mei‑Ramew Café in Ladmawphlang adds to Meghalaya’s expanding community‑focused food scene.
11 Sep 2026
Kerala multiplexes fined Rs 62,000 after 25 food‑price violations
State authorities in Kerala have imposed a total fine of Rs 62,000 on multiplexes after uncovering 25 violations for charging excessively high food prices.
11 Sep 2026
Supreme Court Scrutinizes Food Warning Labels Nationwide
The Supreme Court has taken up a case questioning the adequacy of warning labels on packaged food, signaling potential regulatory changes.
10 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Seizes Rs 20.48 Lakh Worth of Food; Six Mumbai Restaurants Targeted
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration, led by Tukaram Mundhe, seized food items worth Rs 20.48 lakh during a crackdown, and six Mumbai food outlets are now under investigation.
10 Sep 2026
FSSAI Signals Willingness to Tighten Food Labeling Rules, Says Supreme Court
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the Supreme Court that it is ready to adopt stricter labeling guidelines for food products.
10 Sep 2026
Coconut Prices Cut to Rs 38 Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi
Vendors have reduced coconut prices to Rs 38 per piece to ease the cost burden on shoppers during Ganesh Chaturthi.
10 Sep 2026