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Mar 25, 2025 News Image Government begins mustard procurement in Haryana, Assam.
The Government has began procurement of mustard for the ongoing rabi marketing season in states such as Haryana and Assam. According to NAFED, the cumulative purchases made till March 20 from states of Haryana and Assam stood at over 864 tonnes.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image APEDA Facilitates Export of GI-Tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has successfully exported the first consignment of GI-Tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to the Solomon Islands. This significant achievement underscores India’s growing prominence in the global organic agricultural market and highlights the increasing international demand for premium products from the North Eastern region.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Mar 25, 2025 News Image First-Ever Export of Anthurium Flowers from Mizoram to Singapore.
In a major milestone for India’s floriculture sector, particularly from the North Eastern Region (NER), the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever export of Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore. The consignment, consisting of 1,024 cut flowers (70 kg) in 50 corrugated boxes, was exported via Kolkata. This initiative highlights Mizoram’s floriculture potential, strengthens India’s agricultural exports, and provides economic benefits to local farmers, including women.
 Source:  currentaffairs.adda247.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image India’s mangoes, millets and biryani attracted visitors at London expo.
India showcased organic products, millets, mangoes, guavas and pomegranates among a host of other items at this year’s International Food & Drink Event (IFE) in London last week. A premium range of processed foods as well as a collection of Indian liquor such as Rampur, Sula, Godawan, Old Monk Coffee, Jamun Gin and Jaisalmer Gin were also displayed which attracted visitors’ attention, said an official.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image PM Modi govt's higher MSP spend on pulses driving up production, exports.
The focus of the Narendra Modi-led Central government is on increasing productivity of pulses, cereals and vegetables to produce more food for improving the nutritional level of the population as well nurturing India's ambition to become the food basket of the world, according to a senior Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare official. According to figures compiled by the Ministry of Agriculture, pulse exports registered more growth than imports with higher MSP being given to farmers during the NDA government as compared to the erstwhile UPA government’s tenure.
 Source:  indiatribune.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image India's traditional beverage Goli Soda sees strong demand in US, Europe, Gulf.
India's traditional beverage Goli Soda is witnessing strong consumer response in key international markets, including the US, UK, Europe, and the Gulf, driven by strategic expansion and innovative reinvention, an official statement said on Sunday. Under a strategic partnership with Fair Exports, India has ensured steady deliveries of Goli Soda, rebranded as Goli Pop Soda, to Lulu Hypermarket, one of the largest retail chains in the Gulf region, the commerce ministry's arm Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) said.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image IISR enters sweetener market with spice-flavoured jaggery cubes.
In its efforts to offer a convenient alternative to conventional sugar, Indian Institute of Spices Research has introduced spice-flavoured jaggery cubes. Developed by the institute’s Post-Harvest Technology laboratory, the new product brings together the traditional sweetness of jaggery with a unique blend of aromatic spices. It is crafted using a refined process where jaggery is formed into uniform cubes, blended with a variety of natural spice flavours like ginger, cardamom, black pepper and many more.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Mar 25, 2025 News Image Indian, US officials to hold discussions to expand bilateral trade ties: Commerce min.
Indian and US officials will hold discussions this week to expand and deepen bilateral trade ties in a mutually beneficial manner and enhance supply chain integration, the commerce ministry said on Monday. To discuss trade-related issues with India, Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, along with a team of US government officials, will be visiting India from March 25-29.
 Source:  livemint.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image India's District Agriculture Office announced plans to expand banana cultivation.
The District Agriculture Office in India plans to expand the banana cultivation in Pune, a banana-producing region in India, to 3,000 hectares. This increase is part of the country's agriculture office's plan to increase the annual banana production to 2 lakh tons in the next five years and increase exports. Currently, Pune has a little over 600 hectares of banana plantations.
 Source:  freshfruitportal.com
Mar 24, 2025 News Image Several Nations, Including Belgium And Egypt Turn To India To Strengthen Trade Ties.
India’s economic stability and political strength are attracting several countries to enhance bilateral trade and investment relations. Over a dozen nations, both small and large, are keen to deepen their economic ties with the nation. At the same time, India is actively negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with major economies such as the European Union and the United Kingdom, according to officials.
 Source:  newsx.com