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11 Nov, 2025 News Image Bangladesh approves import of 50,000 tons of non-Basmati rice
The Ministry of Food initiated the proposal, and the Directorate General of Food will execute it.The proposal involves the purchase of rice from M/S Gurudeo Exports Corporation Private Limited, a supplier based in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. Under the procurement plan, the total cost of the consignment is estimated at Tk217.68 crore, with each tonne priced at $356.78. Gurudeo Exports was selected as the responsive bidder following the evaluation of submissions under the international tender process.Once imported, the rice will be added to the government’s food stock to support market stabilisation and social safety net programs.
 Source:  https://www.dhakatribune.com/
10 Nov, 2025 News Image APEDA Sgr organises sensitisation, CBP on NPOP.
The Regional Office APEDA, Srinagar, organised a Sensitisation and Capacity Building Programme on the 8th Edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) at the Directorate of Agriculture, Lal Mandi, Srinagar. According to a statement issued here, the programme witnessed active participation from the Joint Director Agriculture , Madan Gopal singh, Joint Director Horticulture, Mr. Abdul Hamid Bhat, Divisional Seed Certification Officer, Syed Ishtiyaq Qadri, Regional Head, APEDA J&K, Sehreena Maqbool, representatives from SKUAST-Kashmir, as well as a large number of farmers, exporters, and startup founders.
 Source:  risingkashmir.com
10 Nov, 2025 News Image Mangaluru to host ‘Kaju Centennial Summit 2025’ marking 100 years of cashew industry.
The Karnataka Cashew Manufacturers’ Association (KCMA) will celebrate 100 years of cashew processing in Mangaluru by organising a three-day event – ‘Kaju Centennial Summit 2025’ – in Mangaluru from November 14-16. Terming Mangaluru as the birthplace of India’s organised cashew industry, Kalbavi Prakash Rao, Convenor of ‘Kaju Centennial Summit 2025’, said the first organised cashew factory was established in Mangaluru in 1925 by the British company Peirce Leslie India Ltd.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
10 Nov, 2025 News Image Setback to India’s efforts to get exclusive market rights for basmati rice in NZ, Kenya.
India’s attempts to obtain exclusive rights to market its basmati rice have received a jolt in New Zealand and Kenya. Basically, both cases are interpreted as setbacks for New Delhi in obtaining a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the long-grained aromatic rice. The New Zealand High Court dismissed an appeal by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) against the dismissal of its application for a certification trade mark or certification mark for India’s basmati rice. A copy of the ruling made on October 30 has been made available now.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
10 Nov, 2025 News Image Technology investments are driving new hope for Kashmir’s apples.
Indian apples have a distinct market rhythm right now, moving through overlapping fresh supplies from Kashmir and imported Northern Hemisphere fruit to Himachal apples, followed by Southern Hemisphere arrivals, explains Anuj P Chaurasia, Founder of Freshos Enterprise. The market first welcomes Kashmiri apples, priced between USD 0.5 and 0.8 per kg. The apples from Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir dominate the market starting from July-August through December, forming the early season supply. Imported Northern Hemisphere apples are predominantly from Iran, Turkey, Poland, Italy, and Afghanistan are also available during this period, particularly being sold in southern India.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
10 Nov, 2025 News Image India advances trade pact talks with Peru, Chile.
India has concluded key rounds of trade talks with Peru and Chile, as part of its effort to diversify export markets amid the escalation in US tariffs on Indian goods. The ninth round of India-Peru Trade Agreement negotiations, held in Lima, Peru, from 3 to 5 November, witnessed substantive progress across key chapters of the proposed agreement, including trade in goods and services, rules of origin, technical barriers to trade, customs procedures, dispute settlement, and critical minerals, said a ministry of commerce and industry statement on Thursday morning.
 Source:  livemint.com
10 Nov, 2025 News Image India mulls easing barriers between SEZs-local market to allow freer flow of goods & services.
India is considering lowering the barriers between its multiple dedicated export zones and the domestic market to allow freer flow of goods and services, seeking to boost both exports and manufacturing. The measures are included in ongoing discussions between the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the commerce and revenue departments on making the special economic zones (SEZs) more competitive in view of the global trade uncertainties.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
10 Nov, 2025 News Image Codex prepares for major standards update, Executive Committee convenes in Rome.
The 89th Session of the Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC89) has commenced at FAO headquarters in Rome, signaling the start of preparations for the upcoming 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), scheduled for mid-November. The Executive Committee’s deliberations are critical for ensuring the global food standard-setting body remains efficient, science-driven, and capable of addressing modern challenges to the food system.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
10 Nov, 2025 News Image 'To advance agriculture, climate-resilient seeds must be developed and natural farming must be promoted': Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
Union Minister for Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today addressed a large congregation of 20,000 farmers at the Global Vikas Trust (GVT) Krishikul, Sirsala in Beed district, Maharashtra. Before delivering his address at the main conference, Shri Chouhan held a face-to-face interaction with farmers, where they shared their experiences and discussed the positive changes brought about in their lives through the adoption of new agricultural innovations. Farmers apprised the Union Minister of their progress in silk farming, natural farming practices, and water conservation initiatives.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
10 Nov, 2025 News Image India To Emerge As Largest Scotch Market, Deals With Malt Makers Eyed: SWA.
India is poised to become the largest global scotch whisky market in value and volume terms over the next few years, fuelled by competitive intensity, premiumisation and economic growth, Scotch Whisky Association Chief Executive Mark Kent CMG has said. Mark Kent also appreciated the rise of India's single malt whisky, saying the Scotch Whisky Association is looking for partnerships with them not only for export to the UK market but also to explore other global markets together.
 Source:  ndtvprofit.com