Food

BRICS Summit Serves All‑Vegetarian Menu to Highlight India's Culinary Diversity

On the first day of the BRICS summit, organizers presented an exclusively vegetarian menu, aiming to showcase the breadth of Indian cuisine.

12 Sep 2026

Meghalaya's Traditional Cuisine Launches at Sheraton Hotel

The Sheraton hotel has introduced a new dining concept featuring authentic dishes from Meghalaya, showcasing the state's culinary heritage to guests.

12 Sep 2026

Supreme Court Demands FSSAI Detail Food Warning Labels: Shape, Size, Colour

The Supreme Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to specify the exact shape, size, colour and placement of food warning labels, and to answer thirteen questions within ten days.

12 Sep 2026

Flavoured makhana and sattu added to BRICS summit welcome kits

India’s welcome kits for the upcoming BRICS summit will feature seasoned makhana and protein‑rich sattu, showcasing indigenous snacks to visiting leaders.

12 Sep 2026

Maharashtra Food Safety Crackdown: 199 Licences Suspended, 948 Notices Issued

The Maharashtra Food Safety Department has suspended 199 food business licences and issued 948 notices in a comprehensive crackdown aimed at curbing violations.

12 Sep 2026

Expired Bread Used in Sandwiches at Bhopal Govt Ayurvedic College Canteen, Inspection Finds

A food safety inspection at Pandit Khushilal Sharma Government Ayurvedic College in Bhopal uncovered the use of expired bread and rotten onions in sandwiches served at its canteen.

12 Sep 2026

Punjab Food Safety Office Sees 22,000 Litre Batch of Fake Desi Ghee from Greater Noida

Food safety officials in Punjab discovered a 22,000‑litre shipment of desi ghee that tested negative for authenticity, tracing the supply back to Greater Noida.

11 Sep 2026

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