The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organized a transformative event earlier this year in New Delhi. It was the SUFALAM Conclave and held between February 13 and 14, 2024. 

India is engaging with the new Labour government in the UK to take forward India-UK ties, including through a mutually-beneficial free trade agreement (FTA), the govt told Parliament.

The government on Friday said the free trade agreement signed between India and the four European nation bloc EFTA in March is under the ratification process in those countries. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that there is no fixed time frame for the ratification, as the process is different in each of the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) countries.

As India's organic food exports reached approximately $495 million in FY24, the stakeholders need to work on five key areas to further boost the country's share in the organic export market, according to Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal.

During the last 10 years i.e. 2014-15 to 2023-24 (as per 3rd Advance Estimates), total pulses and oilseeds production has increased by 43% and 44%, respectively. The Government of India implements National Food Security Mission to promote cultivation of pulses and oilseeds. Under NFSM-Pulses, the incentives are provided to the farmers, through the States/Union Territories, on crop production and protection technologies, cropping system based demonstrations, production & distribution of certified seeds of newly released varieties/hybrids, Integrated Nutrient and Pest Management techniques, improved farm implements/tools/resource conservation machineries, water saving devices, capacity building of farmers through trainings during cropping season and so on.

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) had organized a Startup Conclave titled SUFALAM (Startup Forum for Aspiring Leaders and Mentors) on 13-14 February, 2024 at New Delhi to promote Startups in the food processing sector. The event had knowledge session, panel discussion, networking & pitching session along with exhibition showcasing novel products from the startups.

Inaugurating the three-day expo starting from Aug 3rd to 5th, 2024, Sunil Barthwal, Commerce Secretary unveiled the Report by APEDA on 'Study of Indian Organic Market and Export Promotion Strategy” which is a comprehensive study undertaken by CRISIL on Indian organic agriculture scenario, assessing the Indian Organic market, domestic trends and exports. Key challenges in the value chain and the promotion and branding strategy for exports along with the case studies and way forward for the industry.