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APEDA facilitates MoU between Shree Gajanan Industries, Nizamabad and Chakhao Poireiton Organic Producer Company, Imphal

APEDA facilitates MoU between Shree Gajanan Industries, Nizamabad and Chakhao Poireiton Organic Producer Company, Imphal

The collaboration enables a trial export of 20 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Chakhao white rice to Japan in November–December 2025 Strengthening India’s rice exports and empowering North-Eastern farmers, APEDA has facilitated an MoU between Shree

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MoFPI holds meeting with VC of University of Saskatchewan on food safety

MoFPI holds meeting with VC of University of Saskatchewan on food safety

The objective of the meeting was to encourage and strengthen joint research, industry partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives within the agri-food sector Avinash Joshi, Secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries recently held a meeting with Dr

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APEDA facilitates first export of fortified rice kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica

APEDA facilitates first export of fortified rice kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica

Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) is produced by blending rice flour with micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce

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BIRC 2025 concludes with Rs 30,435-Cr MoUs

BIRC 2025 concludes with Rs 30,435-Cr MoUs

Sees launch of coffee table book launch and awards The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 concluded at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking a significant boost for India’s agricultural exports and advancements in rice processing technology. Supported

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Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 focuses on AI, trade, farmer empowerment

Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 focuses on AI, trade, farmer empowerment

MoUs worth over Rs 3,000 crore signed, highlighting strong industry-government collaboration to boost India’s rice sector The two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 began at Mandapam, New Delhi, marking a milestone moment for India’s agriculture and

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APEDA facilitates shipment of Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the UK

APEDA facilitates shipment of Indi Lime and Puliyankudi Lime to the UK

350 kg of India’s GI-tagged Indi Lime from Vijayapura, Karnataka and 150 kg Puliyankudi Lime from Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu were transported The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of

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Union agri minister approves procurement plans for pulses, oilseeds

Union agri minister approves procurement plans for pulses, oilseeds

The total approved procurement amount for these states is pegged at Rs 15,095.83 crore Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the procurement plan for pulses and

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Centre notifies VOPPA Order 2025 to bring in transparency in edible oil sector

Centre notifies VOPPA Order 2025 to bring in transparency in edible oil sector

Under the amended order, it is now mandatory for all edible oil manufacturers, processors, blenders, re-packers, and other stakeholders involved in the edible oil supply chain to register under the VOPPA Order The Department of

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8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs held in Guwahati

8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs held in Guwahati

According to Rajit Punhani, CEO, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the global spice industry, valued at $28.5 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $41.9 billion by 2033 The 8th Session of

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FCI showcases Open Market Sale Scheme at World Food India 2025

FCI showcases Open Market Sale Scheme at World Food India 2025

The central purpose of FCI’s participation was to highlight how OMSS (D) plays a pivotal role in ensuring wider availability of food grains in the open market The Food Corporation of India (FCI) made a