Cooking Oil Prices Spike Ahead of Diwali: What Consumers Need to Know Introduction This Diwali, consumers in India are feeling the financial strain as cooking oil prices rise, impacting household budgets across the country. With increased demand for edible oils like mustard, soybean, and palm oil, c...
Bad Taste for ‘Aam Aadmi’: How Adulterated Mangoes Pose Fresh Headache for Regulators and Consumers Introduction For many in India, mangoes are a summertime favorite, celebrated as the “king of fruits.” However, the widespread adulteration of mangoes has turned this much-loved fruit into a potential...
World Food India 2024: A Global Platform for Innovation in Food Processing Introduction World Food India 2024, a four-day mega event, kicked off in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and businesses in the food industry. With over 90 countries, 26 Indian states, and 18 Central...
Onion Price Stings, Tomato Purees Budgets and Menus Introduction In Ahmedabad, onions and tomatoes—essential ingredients in daily meals—have skyrocketed beyond Rs 100 per kilogram, disrupting household budgets and forcing restaurants to revise their menus. This price surge, driven by crop damage in ...