The way food is eaten in India has been ranked as the most sustainable, as per data from the Living Planet Report 2024, recently released by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The report emphasises the need for climate-friendly food consumption patterns around the globe. It has specifically detailed the patterns for the G20 countries, highlighting how many of them exceed the “planetary climate boundary for food”. This boundary indicates the maximum amount of greenhouse gas emissions that food systems can emit to stay within 1.5 degrees C of warming.
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“Any gains from more sustainable food production will count for little if we don’t also address food consumption. If everyone in the world adopted the current food consumption patterns of the world’s major economies by 2050, we exceed the 1.5 degrees C climate target for food-related greenhouse gas emissions by 263% and require one to seven Earths to support us,” the report predicts. However, two countries – India and Indonesia – have not exceeded the “planetary climate boundary for food”.

If all nations followed the dietary patterns (in terms of consumption) of these two, the world would need less than “one Earth” to meet food demands, the report suggests. The figure for India is the lowest at 0.84 – implying that the planet’s resources would suffice for fulfilling food needs as per this system, without crossing the greenhouse gas emission limit. The report mentions the National Millet Campaign in India and underlines the role of local traditions in meeting global goals. It states, “Achieving healthy and nutritious diets will be heavily influenced by local cultural traditions, individual choice and available food… In some countries, promoting traditional foods will be an important lever to shift diets. For example, the National Millet Campaign in India is designed to increase national consumption of this ancient grain, which is good for health and highly resilient in the face of climate change.”

The food consumption patterns of countries like Argentina, Australia, and the United States have been ranked as the least sustainable. The report has provided contextual suggestions that could help improve the situation. It explains, “For developed countries, dietary shifts need to include a greater proportion of plant-based foods and fewer animal products. At the same time, for countries facing significant burdens of undernutrition, hunger and food insecurity, achieving nutritious diets may require increasing consumption, including of animal-source foods.”
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If you are a liquor lover, who loves exploring new notes and flavours, this piece of news is for you. But, before we proceed further, are you ready to shell out a lakh to have a unique sip? Scroll down to find out how.
As per latest reports, South Seas Distilleries has launched Six Brothers 1922 Resurrection and Six Brothers Small Batch (Original)—the world’s first matured Mahura spirits.The Six Brothers 1922 Resurrection is a rare, limited-edition offering, with only 102 bottles available, each priced at ₹1,02,000. It is also reported that these bottles are aged for decades in oak barrels and boast an ABV of 40%.
You will be surprised to know that these spirits are rooted in a distillation legacy dating back to 1922, making them one of the oldest malt whisky and Mahura producers in India. As per news reports, they use India’s largest copper pot stills producing oldest and finest luxury single malts.
They have also introduced the Six Brothers Small Batch (Original) platinum-filtered, small-batch Mahura spirit with a smooth, savoury palate and a peppery finish—distilled from Mahura flowers.

What is a Mahura tree?
The Mahura flower, also known as Mahua, Mhowra, or Mahuva is a tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South Asia. Native to the Indian subcontinent, its sweet, aromatic nectar has been used in local traditions for centuries. Mahua, scientifically known as Madhuca longifolia, includes flowers, seeds, and leaves. and have medicinal values too.
Benefits of Mahua
The flowers are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins, making them a nutritious food source. They can be consumed directly or processed into various products.

Medicinal Properties
Anti-inflammatory: Mahua is known to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help in managing pain and swelling.
Antioxidant: The flowers and leaves contain compounds that can help combat oxidative stress in the body.
Digestive Aid: Mahua is often used to treat digestive issues and can help in improving gut health.
Traditional Uses
The flowers are fermented to produce a traditional alcoholic beverage known as mahua or “mahua liquor,” popular in certain regions. And the seeds yield oil, which can be used for cooking and in cosmetic products.