A recent study published in Science of The Total Environment has raised serious concerns about dangerously high levels of lead contamination in turmeric sourced from India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The findings, based on an analysis of turmeric samples from 23 major cities, reveal alarming levels of lead that far exceed regulatory limits, posing…
In a groundbreaking move to address food wastage, Zomato has launched an innovative feature called “Food Rescue”. This initiative allows customers in close proximity to claim canceled orders at discounted prices, turning potential food waste into an opportunity for savings. The feature was announced by Deepinder Goyal, Zomato’s Co-Founder and CEO, on LinkedIn, where he…
In response to growing concerns from consumers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has mandated that e-commerce platforms selling food items must ensure a minimum shelf life of either 30 or 45 days at the time of delivery. This decision follows a meeting between FSSAI officials and e-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs),…