california has become the first state in the us to ban trans-fats in food sold in restaurants and bakeries. Trans-fats, used to extend the shelf life of food products, have been linked to clogged arteries, diabetes, and other ailments. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the bill into law, according to which by January 1, 2010, California

It is not fit for consumption. When the rice is boiled, a foul smell emanates, which makes one nauseous, says farmer
Tirunelveli

in the face of looming global food crisis, the Maharashtra government has decided to dispose of over 30,000 tonnes of imported red wheat saying that much of it is unfit for consumption. The

on may 6, over 1,000 farmers under the banner

Of the many issues that will be discussed at the 61st World Health Assembly in Geneva this month, prevention and control of non-communicable diseases is what the food industry will be following closely. Its future, and growth plan, will depend on the outcome of the deliberations in Geneva.

a survey conducted recently in Mysore in Karnataka revealed some of the common adulterants found in food products: metanil yellow and lead chromate, both inorganic dyes used in leather, paper and