Quality

Time to Embed Quality in Health Care

10 Aug 2024

India struggles with high maternal mortality due to significant inter-and intra-state inequities in maternal health services. However, the current SRS data suggests that India’s Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) has improved to 103 in 2017-19, from 113 in 2016-181, highlighting improvements in our health systems. While this may seem an encouraging...

Why is it important to pay attention to the ingredients on packaged food?

31 Jul 2024

The processed food industry in India has seen significant growth due to urbanization, changing lifestyles, and increasing disposable income. Over 34% of the population lived in urban areas as of 2020, leading to higher demand for convenient, ready-to-eat food products. However, these foods often contain unhealthy levels of fats, salt,...

Lay’s Trials By PepsiCo India: Assessing Effects On Quality, Crispiness, And Taste

10 May 2024

PepsiCo India has initiated trials to replace palm oil with a blend of sunflower oil and palmolein in Lay's chips, aiming to offer a healthier option for Indian consumers. A spokesperson for PepsiCo India affirmed this initiative, stating, "PepsiCo is committed to delivering high-quality, delicious products across all markets. Variations...