It is observed that the Food Processing Industries have emerged as an important part of the Indian economy in terms of its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, exports etc. During the last eight years ending 2022-23, Food Processing sector has been growing at an Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR) of around 5.35%. 

After four days of impasse due to unrest in Bangladesh, trucks have once again resumed exports on Wednesday, in South Asia’s biggest land port Petrapole, located along the international border between India and Bangladesh.

The much-anticipated 17th India Mango Festival is set to take place at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on 30th July 2024, from 10 AM to 10:30 PM. This grand celebration of India’s beloved fruit, the mango, promises to be an extraordinary event showcasing the richness and diversity of mango varieties from across the country.

The Indian government has outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance agricultural productivity and resilience through initiatives such as research infrastructure review, development of climate-resilient crop varieties, promotion of natural farming among one crore farmers, and establishment of bio-input resource centres.

Madhya Pradesh Cooperative Dairy Federation (MPCDF), that markets packaged milk and other milk byproducts, is mulling over exporting ghee, a move seen aiding in clearing pile up stocks and expanding the reach to foreign countries.

ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) highlights the importance of guava cultivation going by the processing benefits for both farmers and food product manufacturing industry. Even as it is an income generation for farmers, the processing of guava creates employment opportunities.

India is committed to concluding a Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, after meeting the visiting Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy — the highest ranking official from the United Kingdom to visit India since the Labour party won a landslide victory in the recent election. The two sides launched the U.K.-India Technology Security Initiative, that the U.K. described as ‘landmark’.