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domestic availability, the government has taken measures to check exports using duty The Government of India has withdrawn the 20 per cent duty on onion export, effective from 1st April 2025.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

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APEDA showcases India’s agri offerings, processed foods and alcoholic beverages at IFE London 2025

APEDA showcases India’s agri offerings, processed foods and alcoholic beverages at IFE London 2025

India’s pavilion features a diverse selection of homegrown value-added products, including a variety of agricultural produce, processed foods and beverages The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)   commenced participation, showcasing India’s Agricultural

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Department of Biotechnology, govt of India and govt of Assam sign MoU for partnership under BioE3 policy

Department of Biotechnology, govt of India and govt of Assam sign MoU for partnership under BioE3 policy

The State Governments were encouraged to foster collaborations with the DBT and establish State BioE3 Cells The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the

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Advancing food safety and innovation: key outcomes of AAHAR-2025

Advancing food safety and innovation: key outcomes of AAHAR-2025

MoFPI will host the biggest global food summit from September 25-28, 2025 Union Minister of FPI, Chirag Paswan, inaugurated the AAHAR-2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. While addressing the inaugural session of AAHAR-2025, the Minister

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Naidu inaugurates Udan Yatri Café at International Airport in Ahmedabad

Naidu inaugurates Udan Yatri Café at International Airport in Ahmedabad

Café starts serving budget-friendly and delicious food to passengers Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated Udaan Yatri Café at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad, marking a significant milestone in

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Gene Bank to be established to ensure food security

Gene Bank to be established to ensure food security

It aims to ensure genetic resources and food security for future generations During a post-budget webinar held via video conferencing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a Gene Bank will be established to conserve the