India is facing a rapidly escalating obesity crisis that threatens public health, economic productivity and the country’s demographic dividend, the Economic Survey 2025–26 warned on…
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Health and wellness claims, once confined to niche products, have become central to food and beverage innovation as consumers increasingly look to what they eat…
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The Union Ministry of Health is planning to widen the scope of food fortification in India and has constituted a committee under the Food Safety…
View More Health Ministry Moves to Broaden Food Fortification Programme; Expert Panel Constituted
Britain and the United States have taken significant steps to curb the influence of junk food and ultra-processed foods (UPFs), marking what experts describe as…
View More UK and US Tighten Grip on Junk Food Marketing, Signal Global Shift in Nutrition Policy
Nestlé has initiated a voluntary recall of specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula after identifying the potential presence of cereulide, a…
View More Nestlé Recalls Select Infant Formula Batches Across Europe Over Potential Toxin Risk
Consumption of some commonly used food preservatives may be associated with a slightly higher risk of developing cancer and type 2 diabetes, according to two…
View More French Studies Flag Potential Health Risks Linked to Common Food Preservatives
A growing group of doctors, scientists, and consumer advocates is reshaping India’s food debate by challenging misleading labels, exaggerated health claims, and opaque ingredient disclosures,…
View More Food Activists Push India to Scrutinize Labels, Claims, and Ingredients
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are becoming a dominant part of diets worldwide, displacing fresh and minimally processed meals and worsening global nutrition, according to a series…
View More Lancet Warns of Alarming Rise in UPF Consumption, Calls for Global Curbs on Production and Mkg
The Delhi High Court lately refused to permit JNTL Consumer Health India Pvt Ltd to sell its existing stock of electrolyte beverages labelled “ORSL”, which…
View More Delhi HC Rejects Plea to Sell Existing ORSL Stocks, Citing Misbranding and Public Health Risks
Global sodium reduction efforts have evolved from regulatory compliance to a core consumer demand, spurred by heightened awareness of health risks like heart disease. As…
View More Ingredient Innovators Tackle Salt Reduction with Flavor-Led, Clean Label Solutions