processed food

processed food

Speakers at a two-day workshop titled “Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) in Bangladesh: Importance, Progress and Way Forward,” held on 15–16 April at the Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Bhaban in the capital.16 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy.

Experts call for urgent rollout of front-of-pack labelling to curb rising non-communicable diseases

Globally, 44 countries have introduced front-of-package labelling systems, with 10 making them mandatory

The surge in demand for processed foods is propelled by shifting lifestyle, urbanisation, and rising disposable incomes. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

No assurance of VAT cut on processed food, prices may rise

The surge in demand for processed foods is propelled by shifting lifestyle, urbanisation, and rising disposable incomes. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Processed food makers demand withdrawal of VAT and SD hikes

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

The boom of feed industry

Representational image. Photo: UN

62% of processed food high in salt, study finds

61% of processed foods have too much salt: Study

61% of processed foods have too much salt: Study

Sadhan Chandra Majumder. Photo: Collected

Laboratory tests can help raise export of processed foods: Food minister

Palm oil shortage to make processed foods costlier

Palm oil shortage to make processed foods costlier

Processed food export caught in ethnic marketing strategy 

Processed food export caught in ethnic marketing strategy 

Red, processed meat linked to heart disease, study finds

Red, processed meat linked to heart disease, study finds