AI generated image Kolhapur: A sugar shortage can push up prices. But what happens when prices rise sharply despite the country having enough sugar in its warehouses? That is the uncomfortable question emerging from the sugar market’s July-August price surge. There was no evidence of an outright shortage when the new sugar season approached. Government estimates indicated that the country would have around 43 lakh metric tonnes of carry-forward stock. The Centre, relying on t

Mumbai: With festival seasons looming ahead, the Mumbai Milk Producers Association (MMPA) announced a whopping hike of Rs 9-per litre in the wholesale price of fresh buffalo milk for Mumbai from Sep. 01, a top official said. MMPA Chairman C. K. Singh said the bulk price of fresh buffalo milk - which is sold by over 3,000 retailers in the country’s commercial capital - will go up from Rs 93-per litre to Rs 102-per litre. It will be in force for six months till Feb. 28, 2027

Pesticides used within approved limits are generally safe; the real risk comes from excessive, frequent, or prolonged exposure. Two years ago, Hong Kong, Singapore, and five other countries rejected consignments of certain Indian spice brands. More recently, Japan rejected Indian mangoes, and last week China turned back a shipment of Indian chillies. The reasons were either pesticide residues exceeding permissible limits or deficiencies in pest-control treatment procedures. T

The secret to enjoying the monsoon isn't giving up your favourite treats—it's balancing indulgence with hygiene, fresh food, and mindful eating. The monsoon has officially arrived, bringing with it the smell of wet earth and the sound of rain tapping on windows. As the temperature drops and the skies turn grey, who doesn't crave curling up with a plate of hot pakoras and a steaming cup of chai? But while the season brings comfort food to the front of our minds, it also brings

On one hand, India wastes ₹50,000 crore worth of food every year while more than 23 crore Indians go hungry.

It becomes essential to pay attention to food labels when we are concerned and alert about what we consume. In pursuit of health,...