Piyush Goyal hails Jharkhand's Amrapali mangoes debuting in Dubai; Export initiative yields 180% higher returns for women farmers.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the commercial export of two metric tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand to Dubai. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal lauded the export on X: 'Thanks to the efforts of the Modi government, local agricultural products are continuously establishing their identity in foreign markets.'
Source: indiagazette.com
India's Himachal Pradesh forecasts apple crop of 436,000 tons.
According to the Himachal Pradesh Department of Horticulture, production is forecast to fall from 699,000 tons in 2025 to 436,000 tons in 2026, equivalent to about 21.5 million boxes. Apple orchards cover 116,338 hectares, representing about 49 per cent of the state's total fruit-growing area of 237,000 hectares.
Source: freshplaza.com
India exports trial shipment of GI-tagged Khasi mandarins to Dubai.
India's Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry felicitates a trial export shipment of GI-tagged Khasi Mandarin oranges from Meghalaya to Dubai on December 1, in association with Meghalaya's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The trial shipment consists of one tonne of organic Khasi Mandarin oranges sourced from a Jirang-based farmer producer company (FPC) under the Ri Bhoi district. The fruit is grown under the Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER), a sub-mission under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). The initiative forms part of a broader effort to promote exports of locally-sourced Geographical Indications (GI) tagged agricultural products.
Source: freshplaza.com
India, EU aim to complete FTA legal scrubbing in 15-20 days, says Piyush Goyal.
India and the European Union are aiming to complete the legal scrubbing of their free trade agreement (FTA) within the next 15-20 days, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, as both sides step up efforts to bring the pact into force by the first quarter of 2027. Goyal will visit Spain, Belgium and Finland on July 14-15 with a delegation of business leaders as part of preparations for implementing the trade pact. He is also scheduled to meet EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Brussels.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Wheat products promotion body to host 2-day meet on value chains at Varanasi.
A two-day conclave on 'Redefining Wheat Value Chains for a New India' will be held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, from July 9. The meet, organised by the Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS) along with the Uttar Pradesh Roller Flour Millers Association (UPRFMA), is expected to be one of the biggest wheat industry gatherings of the year in the country. About 350 participants from 81 cities are expected at the conclave, which will also feature over 50 speakers, moderators and panellists from India and overseas.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Kashmir growers gain access to overseas markets with first premium shipments.
Kashmir’s horticulture sector is expanding its presence in overseas markets with the export of premium stone fruits, as Fruit Master dispatched the Valley’s first consignment of Aerko cherries and Scentrose plums to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The one-tonne shipment was sourced from high-density orchards in the Shopian and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
FSSAI move to standardise traditional dietary practices.
In a major step towards standardising traditional dietary practices, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a detailed operational expansion to its 'Ayurvedic Aahar' regulations. Building upon the primary framework established on 25 July 2025, the food safety regulator has institutionalised a highly specific, recipe-based nomenclature cataloguing classical culinary preparations across distinct therapeutic categories, including Paka (cooked vegetable stews/stir-fries), Peya (functional rice gruels), Rasala (medicated curd preparations), and Shaktava (roasted grain flour drinks).
Source: fnbnews.com
India-Finland Ties Flourish Amid EU Free Trade Agreement Talks.
In a significant development for international trade, Finnish Foreign Affairs Minister Elina Valtonen highlighted the advantages of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Speaking on Monday, Valtonen projected that the FTA would serve as a catalyst for increased investments and job opportunities for both sides. The agreement, finalized in January 2026, promises tariff cuts on textile, jewelry, and automotive exports, with a formal signing slated for December. Valtonen expressed optimism about the strengthening ties between Finland and India, emphasizing opportunities in trade, green energy, and security sectors.
Source: devdiscourse.com
India promotes mango exports at Texas trade event.
The 'Mango Festival India Showcase' was organised by the Consulate General of India in Houston in collaboration with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston (IACCGH) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), with support from the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The program combined business-to-business meetings at the Indian Consulate with a public business-to-consumer showcase at Keemat Store in Houston, allowing retailers and distributors to assess consumer interest.
Source: freshplaza.com
India lifts New Zealand apple exports 63% ahead of FTA.
'The New Zealand-India FTA has been signed and is now before Parliament. We expect it to enter into force later this year, but we're already seeing a strong halo effect. Export volumes are up because businesses and customers can see the quality of what New Zealand has to offer,' McClay said. He added that exports have followed a similar pattern to previous trade agreements. 'Exports start growing as soon as people spot the opportunity, and the India FTA is no different. The benefits will only grow once the agreement is up and running.'
Source: freshplaza.com