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Govt launches CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for DBT in Puducherry

Govt launches CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot for DBT in Puducherry

Direct transfer of food subsidy into beneficiaries’ CBDC wallets The Government of India has launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency pilot for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan

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Meghalaya organises Spice Festival in Mumbai

Meghalaya organises Spice Festival in Mumbai

Aims to amplify the national and global market outreach of Meghalaya’s premium organic spices The Meghalaya Spice Festival was inaugurated in Mumbai, marking a significant national showcase of the state’s expanding organic spice economy. A

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APEDA facilitates Salem Sago to Canada

APEDA facilitates Salem Sago to Canada

A subsequent consignment of GI-tagged Salem Sago is planned for export to Germany in the near future Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority facilitated the flag-off of 0.5 MT of GI-tagged Salem Sago

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Food Corporation of India signs five-year rice supply agreement with World Food Programme

Food Corporation of India signs five-year rice supply agreement with World Food Programme

FCI will supply 200,000 metric tonnes of rice (up to 25 per cent broken) to WFP The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)

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Govt unveils CBDC-based Digital Food Coupon Pilot in Gujarat

Govt unveils CBDC-based Digital Food Coupon Pilot in Gujarat

The system will address challenges related to biometric authentication and e-POS operational issues while ensuring secure, traceable and real-time transactions The Government of India has launched a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)-based Digital Food Currency

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Proposed US tariff cut to 18 per cent sparks optimism: Indian rice exporters

Proposed US tariff cut to 18 per cent sparks optimism: Indian rice exporters

Expect stronger competitiveness and higher shipments The Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF), through Dr Prem Garg, National President would like to clarify the potential impact of the recently announced indication that Indian-made goods may be

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Govt issues show cause notices to edible oil companies for VOPPA non-compliance

Govt issues show cause notices to edible oil companies for VOPPA non-compliance

Third awareness workshop is proposed to be held on February 16, 2026 at Rajkot, Gujarat, considering the significant presence of edible oil processing units in the region The Government of India has strengthened regulatory oversight

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Union Minister for Food Processing Industries chairs meeting on misleading publicity related to processed foods

Union Minister for Food Processing Industries chairs meeting on misleading publicity related to processed foods

Chirag Paswan highlighted that food processing is critical for food safety, nutrition, reduction of wastage and enhancement of farmers’ incomes The Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Chirag Paswan, chaired the second meeting of the

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Union Budget 2026-27: Powering India’s Food Value Chain

Union Budget 2026-27: Powering India’s Food Value Chain

Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move for the food industry As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27, it became evident that India’s agri-food ecosystem is entering a new phase of

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Odisha exports 51 kgs strawberries from Dhenkanal to London

Odisha exports 51 kgs strawberries from Dhenkanal to London

The strawberries were cultivated and aggregated by Saptasajya Agro Producer Company Odisha’s agri export journey reached a landmark moment with the first time export of 51 kg of fresh strawberries from Dhenkanal district to London.