APEDA facilitates export of honey from Assam to US

The initiative is expected to significantly benefit local beekeepers and farmers, with producers receiving nearly 43 per cent higher price realisation

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated first-ever export of 20 metric tonne of honey from Assam’s Baksa District to the US. The export was facilitated by APEDA by supporting infrastructure development, including the provision of testing and laboratory equipment at the processing facility to ensure compliance with international quality standards and food safety requirements.

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry informed that the initiative is expected to significantly benefit local beekeepers and farmers, with producers receiving nearly 43 per cent higher price realisation compared to prevailing local farm gate prices. It added that this will enhance income opportunities and strengthen rural livelihoods in the region.

The ministry also said that the export initiative marks a significant milestone in integrating farmers from Aspirational Districts into global value chains, ensuring better price realisation and sustained market access.