Banana cultivators in Anantapur district, Andhra Pradesh, are set to export approximately 680 metric tons of the G-9 banana variety to Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Bahrain. This marks the district's first instance of exporting bananas via maritime routes, transitioning from traditional road transport to other cities.

 

Observed annually on November 26, National Milk Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Dr.Verghese Kurien, celebrated as the 'Father of the White Revolution' in India. Born on November 26, 1921, in Kozhikode, Kerala, Dr. Kurien was instrumental in transforming India from a milkdeficient nation to the world's largest producer of milk. This day underscores the transformative impact of India’s dairy sector, a key contributor to nutritional security, rural empowerment, and economic growth.

 

India has rejected consignments of apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages and sushi from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, China and Turkey this year because they fell short of the standards set by it.

 

Notwithstanding the turbulence in the Middle East following war, Andhra Pradesh govt is hopeful of reaping rich dividends from banana exports during the current season.

 

Telangana's rice is gaining demand not only from states like West Bengal, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala but also from countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and several others across Asia.

 

The Embassy of India in Brussels hosted the second edition of the Indian Seafood and Wine Tasting Event on 20th November, showcasing India’s finest culinary offerings in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), New Delhi, and the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Kochi.Celebrating the exquisite pairing of India’s premium seafood with its vibrant and growing wine industry, the event offered a memorable sensory experience to over 120 distinguished guests, including business leaders, trade bodies, marine foods importers, government trade agencies, and members of the diplomatic community.

 

Commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal has visited Norway to discuss a faster implementation of a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the commerce ministry said on Saturday.

 

Domestic import of peas has been emphasized with a view to keeping the prices of pulses under control. Accordingly, it is claimed that around 12.54 lakh tonnes of imports were made in India during the period from April to October. It is said that it will affect the price of Turi and other sub-category agricultural commodities.

 

The Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India -- expected to significantly boost the estimated GBP 42-billion a year bilateral trade partnership -- will be relaunched early in the new year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has informed the UK Parliament here. It came during his statement to update the House of Commons on Thursday about his G20 Summit visit to Brazil, where he said he had a 'good discussion' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi among other world leaders.

 

Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Shri Sunil Barthwal, accompanied by senior officials, visited Norway on 22nd November 2024. The visit was aimed at furthering the objectives of Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and unlocking the large market in EFTA countries for Indian exports of goods & services and push for early implementation of $100 bn investment. TEPA was signed in March 2024.