Nearly eight decades after India's independence, the 'Tirangi Barfi' of Kashi, a sweet treat regarded as the 'sweet weapon' of freedom fighters during the Quit India Movement, has finally received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
The FSSAI has issued a list of processing aids that can be used by food businesses, and asked the state Food Safety Commissioners not to take any action on use of such processing aids.
In response to concerns over misinterpretation, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed food service establishments to meticulously adhere to regulations regarding the disclosure of crucial information about the food they serve.
Indian negotiation team is in United Kingdom for advanced stage of negotiations for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement(FTA). According to the government sources, both countries have made significant progress following the completion of the 14th round of negotiations in January 2024.
Basmati exports have hit a new record both in volume and value during fiscal 2024. As per latest data, shipments during April-Feb crossed the $5.2 billion with volumes touching a new high exceeding 4.67 million tonnes.
India has allowed export of 10,000 tonnes of onion to Sri Lanka through the National Cooperatives Exports Cooperative, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification late on Monday.
