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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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ITC-FSAN hosts workshop on risk-based food safety regulation

ITC-FSAN hosts workshop on risk-based food safety regulation

A panel discussion explored the roles of academia, industry, enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders in building a robust risk assessment framework — one that involves comprehensive data collection, interpretation, and communication The International Training Centre

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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

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Global Food Regulators Summit 2025 concludes

Global Food Regulators Summit 2025 concludes

Calls to strengthen international collaboration and build inclusive food safety frameworks Global Food Regulators Summit (GFRS) 2025, hosted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family

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JP Nadda calls for collective action against obesity

JP Nadda calls for collective action against obesity

Launches Eat Right Thali Book by FSSAI Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, inaugurated the third edition of the Global Food Regulators Summit 2025 at Bharat Mandapam. Organised by the Food