U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Global Markets & Equities 03 Oct 2026, 08:08 PM IST

FDA Ends Cyclospora Probe, Ties Outbreak to Recalled Taylor Farms Lettuce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has concluded its investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, saying evidence points to a strong association with a production site in Mexico. The finding closes a food-safety probe that had raised concerns for consumers and added pressure on produce supply chains already sensitive to contamination risks.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Kratom, the 'Gas Station Heroin' Raising Alarm in the U.S., Draws Fresh Scrutiny After Student Deaths

Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant sold widely in the United States as a supplement, is facing renewed scrutiny after investigators found packaged kratom in the possession of two deceased University of Mississippi students. While officials have not attributed the deaths to the substance, the episode has intensified warnings about a product that is legal in some states, unregulated at the federal level and increasingly available in convenience stores, petrol stations and vape shops. Advocates describe it as a pain-relief lifeline; critics warn that its opioid-like effects and inconsistent contents can make it dangerous.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Kratom: The 'Gas Station Heroin' Raising Alarms in the U.S.

Kratom, a herbal substance linked to the tragic deaths of two college students, is drawing increasing scrutiny from U.S. officials. As its popularity surges, concerns about its safety and regulation intensify.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 10:33 PM IST

UN Says World Food Prices Near Four-Year High as Sugar and Cereal Costs Climb

Global food prices edged higher in September, approaching their highest level in nearly four years, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. The increase was driven by firmer prices for sugar, cereals and vegetable oils, underscoring renewed pressure on import-dependent economies and households already strained by persistent inflation.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 05:22 PM IST

UN Says World Food Prices Climbed Near Four-Year High in September

Global food prices rose in September to their highest level in nearly four years, driven by stronger cereal and sugar costs and adding fresh pressure to the inflation outlook, according to the United Nations. The increase underscores how weather shocks, trade frictions and logistics disruptions continue to ripple through food markets even as headline inflation has eased in some major economies.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 05:01 PM IST

Tighter Food Rules Are Reshaping India’s Paneer Market as Branded Players Expand Capacity

India’s paneer industry is entering a structural shift as stricter food safety enforcement and tighter FSSAI compliance standards raise the bar for unorganised producers. Branded dairy companies are responding by expanding capacity, betting that formalisation will accelerate demand for packaged, traceable paneer in urban and institutional markets.

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World Politics & Diplomacy03 Oct 2026, 02:57 PM IST

UN Food Prices Near Four-Year High as Cereal and Sugar Costs Surge

Global food prices climbed sharply in September, approaching a four-year high as gains in cereals and sugar outweighed declines in some other staples, the United Nations said. The increase underscores how weather disruptions, transport bottlenecks and geopolitical frictions are feeding inflation risks across import-dependent economies.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Oct 2026, 06:52 AM IST

Tighter Food Rules Are Rewriting India’s Paneer Market as Branded Players Expand Capacity

India’s paneer market is entering a new phase as stricter food safety enforcement and labeling scrutiny raise the bar for unorganised producers. Branded dairy companies are responding by expanding capacity, betting that compliance costs and consumer trust will accelerate a shift toward packaged, traceable products.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyRecently

Psyllium Husk Moves Beyond Digestion Into Food, Feed and Wellness Markets

Psyllium husk, long associated with digestive health, is increasingly being repurposed across bakery, veterinary feed and wellness products, according to Niraj Wadhwa, Managing Director of Gujarat-based Sidhpur Sat-Isabgol Factory Pvt. Ltd. The shift reflects a broader market evolution in which a traditional agricultural commodity is finding new demand channels and higher-value applications.

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