The UP Food Safety Department, with FSSAI input, seized 15,000 kg of suspected adulterated honey worth nearly Rs 22 lakh in Hapur. Samples have been sent for laboratory testing, intensifying fears about fake honey circulating in the market. With consumers increasingly searching for ways to verify purity at home, experts urge simple checks before adding honey to meals.
About 20 metric tonnes of ODOP honey from Assam’s Baksa district have been exported to the United States for the first time. The shipment is backed by APEDA, aiming to strengthen farmer incomes and improve rural livelihoods. Marketed for its high quality and purity, the consignment is expected to open doors for broader honey exports from the region.
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