The Central Board of School Education (CBSE) Director on Tuesday wrote a letter to all the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE to establish 'Oil boards' in schools and promote a healthy lifestyle among students. This is in continuation of the earlier Circular dated 14 May 2025, which was reg
Above-normal monsoon forecasts are likely to boost sugarcane acreage and yield in key states like Maharashtra and Karnataka, which will result in 15 per cent surge in sugar output
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 16: Brilyant, a global IT systems integrator and enterprise solutions provider, today announced the acquisition of Sugansa's India operations, marking a strategic move to embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the core of its future offerings. This acquisit
Dietetics Officer at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Dr. Charu Sadana, on Tuesday said that people should be aware of the hidden fats and sugars in pizza or burgers that they eat, so it is very important that all the eatery outlets display the labels of oil and sugar content in their food items. She
The IMF has raised concerns over Pakistan's plan to subsidise imported sugar, warning it could affect the $7 billion loan program. ARY News reports the IMF rejected the "food emergency" claim and fears the sugar will benefit industries, not households. The government may now review its de
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has debunked media reports claiming that the Ministry has directed the issue of Warning Labels on food products such as samosas, jalebis, and laddoos, calling them "misleading, incorrect, and baseless."
After some media reports claimed that Indian snacks like Samosa, Jalebis, etc will carry health warnings, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a fact check stating that display of 'Sugar' and 'Oil' boards is general advisory to make people aware of hidden fats and excess s
The Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) wrote a letter to Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry, voicing concerns regarding the potential removal of restrictions on ethanol imports for fuel blending, amidst ongoing trade discussions with the United States
The prototype of the proposed Oil Board lists foods such as French fries burger, pizzas, samosas, Pakoras among others. The prototype of the proposed Sugar Board lists foods like soft drinks, gulab jamun, and chocolate pastries among others.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora and chair of Parliamentary Subordinate Legislation Committee on Monday said India should regulate unhealthy foods sold by multinational companies along with Indian snacks such as jalebis and samosas to deal with rising obesity problems.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], July 14: Sugar.fit is proud to announce that four pioneering research abstracts were accepted for poster presentation at the American Diabetes Association's® 85th Scientific Sessions, held in Chicago.