In the previous month, I had the opportunity to visit the renowned Gurgaon Organic Farmers Market, widely recognized as GOFM in Gurgaon. For those unfamiliar, GOFM is a marketplace for organic farmers, as well as organic stores from the Delhi NCR region, who come to showcase and sell their organic… Read More »Review of Gurgaon Organic Farmers Market (GOFM)
The organic food market in India is projected to experience a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 20.5% from 2021 to 2026, reaching a market size of $2.6 Billion, according to industry estimates. The increasing demand for organic food in India can be attributed to several factors, including a growing… Read More »How Organic food can be made more affordable?
Nowadays, it is normal to get different types of fruits and vegetables around the year thanks to long supply chains as well as cold stores. We have stopped thinking about the seasonality completely. This doesn’t just have a negative effect on our health but also environmentally as well as on… Read More »Why you should eat Regional & Seasonal?
Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS is a designation given by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to food additives that are considered safe for consumption based on their long history of use or on scientific evidence. While this may sound like a reassuring system, there are many reasons… Read More »GRAS Chemicals
Foods containing synthetic food dyes make children vulnerable to hyperactivity and other behavioral problems, according to a new report by California state scientists. The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, or OEHHA, published the results of a two-year study that reviewed extensive research. They found that food dyes, such as Red No.… Read More »Artificial Food Colors can cause hyperactivity in children
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a U.S.-based organization, regularly releases a list known as the “Dirty Dozen,” highlighting foods with significant pesticide residue levels. Intrigued, I sought to find a similar resource focused on Indian fruits and vegetables. Surprisingly, such information is not readily available in India. It’s essential to… Read More »India’s Dirty Dozen