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Centre ensures adequate arrangements for paddy procurement in Punjab

Centre ensures adequate arrangements for paddy procurement in Punjab

More than 2200 Mandis are functional currently in Punjab for paddy procurement this year Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution met with the Chief Minister of Punjab, to discuss issues related to

Research
IRRI launches International Rice Genebank collection

IRRI launches International Rice Genebank collection

These include types of rice that are popular in certain rice-growing countries or are more resilient to climate change effects The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has unveiled a new resource, the Released Variety Panel

Policy
Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free fortified rice

Cabinet approves continuation of supply of free fortified rice

The rice fortification initiative will continue as a central sector initiative with 100 per cent funding by the Government of India as part of PMGKAY (Food Subsidy) The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of

FSSAI
FSSAI aims to strengthen food safety standards and compliance with fortification

FSSAI aims to strengthen food safety standards and compliance with fortification

The government’s fortification program, aimed at addressing micronutrient deficiencies such as anaemia prevalent in the Indian population The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a significant meeting with stakeholders from the Fortified

Policy
Government removes floor price on basmati rice

Government removes floor price on basmati rice

APEDA will closely monitor export contracts to prevent any non-realistic pricing of basmati rice and ensure transparency in export practices In a significant step to boost the export of basmati rice, a premier GI variety

World
FAO Food Price Index dips slightly in August

FAO Food Price Index dips slightly in August

New 2024 forecasts for global cereal output point to a weather-driven drop in coarse grains offset by expected increases for wheat and rice The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported that

Policy
MRA between India and Taiwan for organic products

MRA between India and Taiwan for organic products

The MRA will pave the way for the export of major Indian organic products such as rice, processed food, green/black and herbal tea, medicinal plant products etc to Taiwan The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for

Food
Kellogg’s relaunches chocos as multigrain chocos

Kellogg’s relaunches chocos as multigrain chocos

This new food is high in protein, high in fibre, enriched with iron, calcium, and vitamins, and has zero maida Kellogg’s, the leading breakfast cereal brand in India, announced the relaunch of its most loved

Policy
Government allows export of non-basmati rice to Malawi and Zimbabwe

Government allows export of non-basmati rice to Malawi and Zimbabwe

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) confirmed this in a recent notification The government of India has allowed the export of 2,000 tonnes of non-basmati white rice to Malawi and Zimbabwe through National Cooperative

World
FAO highlights potato’s significance and potential on International Potato Day

FAO highlights potato’s significance and potential on International Potato Day

Importance as staple, genetic diversity and livelihood opportunities come under the spotlight Eaten by over one billion people, the potato is the third most available food crop globally – after rice and wheat, making it