Organic F&B market to reach $594.6 bn by 2033.
The global organic food and beverages market size reached $247.9 billion in 2024, reflecting a robust demand trajectory. The market is experiencing a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2% from 2025 to 2033. By the end of this forecast period, the global organic food and beverages market is projected to attain $594.6 billion, according to Growth Market Report. This remarkable growth is primarily driven by the increasing consumer awareness regarding health and wellness, coupled with a growing preference for chemical-free, environmentally sustainable food and beverage options.
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Bakery products market size to reach $963.7 bn by 2035.
Worldwide bakery products market was valued $625.5 billion in 2025 and will surpass a revenue collection of $963.7 billion by 2035 with an annual growth rate of 4.5% over 2026 to 2035, according to a report by Global Market Insights Inc. The market is evolving around changing consumer preferences that emphasise freshness, authenticity, and indulgence in daily consumption. Bakery products are increasingly presented in visually appealing packaging with clean-label designs, enabling consumers to easily access ingredient information while experiencing a multisensory connection with the product.
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Govt plans Rs 13.5 crore export pack house at Mopa airport.
To boost agriculture exports from Goa and neighbouring states, state govt has decided to set up an export pack house facility and related infrastructure on a turnkey basis at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, at a cost of Rs 13.5 crore. Agriculture director Sandeep Faldesai said govt aims to turn Goa into an organic export hub.
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Indian mango exports face rising air freight costs as U.S. demand grows.
Global demand for mangoes is expected to remain firm in 2026, led by the United States, one of the largest importers. Imports into the U.S. are projected to grow by around 7%, supported by per capita consumption of about 3.6 to 4 kg, retail promotions, and year-round availability, according to APEDA. Supply conditions vary. Peru's production is expected to decline by around 10% due to delayed flowering and weather disruptions, while Pakistan's exports may fall by about 8% due to quality rejections. Mexico remains a key supplier to the U.S., although it faces weather and market access constraints.
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Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: Experts.
There is a contrast between the doom and gloom around the WTO system, and the reality of growing trade volumes, said Pascal Lamy, former Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO). Lamy was speaking at a recent event in New Delhi titled, 'WTO MC14 Outcomes and the Future of the Multilateral Trading System', jointly organised by think tanks CUTS International and the Chintan Research Foundation.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India begins wheat exports after four-year hiatus on bumper crop.
Indian traders have begun exporting wheat for the first time in four years, as a bumper harvest and a rally in global prices and freight rates make shipments of the staple competitive for buyers in Asia and the Middle East, trade sources told Reuters. Consumer goods conglomerate ITC has started loading 22,000 metric tons of wheat at the western port of Kandla for shipment to the United Arab Emirates, they said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Indore to host meeting of BRICS agriculture ministers in June.
A two-day meeting of agriculture ministers of BRICS member countries under India's presidency will be held in Indore in June to discuss food security, smart farming, global agricultural trade and farmer welfare. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reviewed preparations for the event at a meeting with officials in the city on Sunday.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
India's sugar exports to be 7.5-8 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 season on weak global prices: Official.
India is likely to export only 7.5 to 8 lakh tonnes of sugar in the current 2025-26 marketing season (October-September) due to unfavourable global price parity, according to a senior government official. The world's second-largest sugar producer keeps exports under government control through quotas distributed proportionally among mills.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
France seeks enforceable rules in India-EU FTA talks.
France has pitched for a more granular and enforceable framework in the India–EU free trade negotiations, stressing that political alignment must now give way to concrete action on non-tariff barriers that continue to obstruct market access.
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India and Ecuador exploring preferential trade deal to boost economic ties.
India and Ecuador are looking at the possibility of firming up a preferential trade pact, besides agreeing to shore up cooperation in areas of healthcare, agriculture and digital technology. Ways to further solidify bilateral relations were the focus of talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Ecuadorian counterpart Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero this week, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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