sugar
- India
Govt prohibits sugar exports till September for domestic availability
New Delhi: India — the world’s second-largest sugar producer — has prohibited exports till September 30, 2026 or until further orders in a move aimed at ensuring domestic availability and containing local…
- Middle East
UAE set to apply new sugar drink excise tax from January 2026
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new tiered excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages from January 1, 2026, following the completion of legislative amendments by the Ministry of Finance.…
- India
Ministries, depts asked to display oil, sugar content in snacks like samosa, pizza
New Delhi: The Union health ministry has urged all ministries and departments to instal displays of boards mentioning the sugar and oil content in snacks such as samosa, kachori, pizza, burger, french…
- Technology
Just 5 min exposure to junk food ads can coax kids to consume more calories daily
New Delhi: Just five minutes of advertising of junk foods — essentially high in saturated fats, sugar, and/or salt (HFSS) — is enough to coax children and adolescents to consume significantly more…
- Business
Enough rice, wheat, sugar, oil and pulses stock, no need to panic: Pralhad Joshi
New Delhi: The government on Friday reiterated that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the country, and citizens are advised not to panic or rush to the markets to purchase…
- Health
Why water should replace sugar filled beverages
New Delhi: The increased consumption of sugar-filled beverages is surging health problems such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and tooth decay worldwide. Switching sugary drinks with water can be a…
- Top Stories
Nestle adds sugar to baby food sold in India but not in Europe
New Delhi: The baby-food brands sold by global giant Nestle in India contain high levels of added sugar, while such products are sugar-free in the United Kingdom, Germany Switzerland, and other developed…
- India
Govt extends curbs on sugar exports to keep prices in check
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday extended restrictions on sugar exports beyond October 31 this year to increase availability of the commodity in the local market and keep prices in check during…
- India
Punjab govt to check BP, sugar, body mass index of people for early detection of diseases
Chandigarh: The Punjab government will launch a new initiative under which health teams will check blood pressure, sugar, body mass index and basal metabolic rate of 3 crore people for early detection…
