Tata Tea conducts survey in Karnataka to gauge food adulteration awareness
The Hindu
Over 2,000 respondents in seven cities participated
Karnataka has been ranked ninth among 20 large States on parameters like food safety, mode of inspection and food samples for testing, according to a Food Safety Index 2020-21 report. However, the State scores only 13 out of 30 in food compliance (less than 50%) rendering consumers more vulnerable to adulterated products.
Tata Tea Kanan Devan conducted research across Karnataka to understand consumers' knowledge of adulterated food products. Over 2,000 respondents in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Bagalkot, Chitradurga, Chikkamagaluru and Davangere participated in the survey.
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