Over 40,000 food samples found unsafe or below standards in FY26, only 1,918 convictions recorded: Govt

Jul 31, 2026

More than 40,000 food samples, including beverages and caffeinated drinks, were found to be non-conforming during 2025-26, while 1,918 convictions were recorded in cases...

FSSAI orders removal of food products misleadingly labelled 'ORS' from retail, e-comm platforms

Nov 20, 2025

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order on Wednesday directing the immediate removal of fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy...

People more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if availability greater

May 09, 2020

Washington DC [USA], May 9 : People are more likely to opt for non-alcoholic drinks if more of them are available as compared to...

Foundation stone of proposed unit in Gorakhpur laid by CM Yogi Adityanath: Varun Beverages

Apr 08, 2023

Varun Beverages had been allotted land in Gorakhpur, Amethi, Prayagraj and Chitrakoot through fast-track mode for setting up their units for producing carbonated soft...

Study reveals coffee temporarily counteracts effect of sleep loss on cognitive function

Jan 23, 2021

Washington [US], January 23 : Consuming caffeinated coffee during the day helps to minimise reductions in attention and cognitive function, compared to decaffeinated coffee,...

Two shot dead in West Bengal's Baruipur over dispute

Dec 07, 2022

The victims, Sajjat, Sarfuddin, Abdul Hamid Modal, and three-four others gathered near the Gaurdah Paka Pole area. They were having drinks with others consumed...