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India’s food inflation hits lowest in 4 years, vegetable oil prices surge

India’s food inflation hits lowest in 4 years, vegetable oil prices surge

The notable drop in food inflation is largely attributed to falling prices in key commodities such as vegetables, eggs, pulses, meat and fish, cereals, and milk products India's year-on-year inflation rate for March 2025 has

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APEDA and Government of Arunachal Pradesh host International Conclave at Tawang

APEDA and Government of Arunachal Pradesh host International Conclave at Tawang

11 buyers from 3 countries, 17 Indian exporters from 7 states and union territories (UTs) and over 350 farmers participate The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with the Government

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Government and poultry industry collaborate to prevent bird flu outbreaks

Government and poultry industry collaborate to prevent bird flu outbreaks

Implements three-pronged strategy of biosecurity measures, strengthened surveillance and mandatory registration of poultry farms The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying held a high-level meeting

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Union Minister inaugurates milk chilling plant of Balinee MPO

Union Minister inaugurates milk chilling plant of Balinee MPO

Balinee MPO, a shining example of PM’s women empowerment vision, said Lalan Singh Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, along with

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APEDA boosts millet exports with trade fairs, exhibitions & global promotions

APEDA boosts millet exports with trade fairs, exhibitions & global promotions

Millets are one of the key focus areas for enhanced branding and publicity in key global and domestic fairs in which APEDA participates The Department of Commerce, through the Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export

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Muzaffarnagar exports GI-tagged jaggery to Bangladesh

Muzaffarnagar exports GI-tagged jaggery to Bangladesh

The milestone export of 30 MT jaggery marks direct FPO-led trade expansion In a significant boost to India’s agricultural exports, a consignment of 30 metric tonnes (MT) of GI-tagged jaggery from Muzaffarnagar, a region renowned

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APEDA facilitates export of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to Solomon Islands

APEDA facilitates export of GI-tagged Dalle Chilly from Sikkim to Solomon Islands

Dalle Chilly, also known as Fire Ball Chilly or Dalle Khursani, is renowned for its intense pungency, bright red colour, and high nutritional value The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under

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Government takes steps to ensure quality standards of food products  

Government takes steps to ensure quality standards of food products  

79 Rapid Analytical Food Testing (RAFT) kits approved by FSSAI To ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established in 2008 under

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Centre withdraws 20% duty on onion export

Centre withdraws 20% duty on onion export

To ensure domestic availability, the government has taken measures to check exports using duty The Government of India has withdrawn the 20 per cent duty on onion export, effective from 1st April 2025. A notification to

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Bittu announces 100 new food testing labs to be established across India

Bittu announces 100 new food testing labs to be established across India

Bittu inaugurated a world-class food testing laboratory at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University In a bid to enhance food safety and quality, Ravneet Singh Bittu, the Union Minister of State for Railways and Food