Talks under way to clear stranded ships with Namakkal eggs.
While it has been more than 10 days after a shipment from Namakkal carrying nearly 3.5 crore eggs remains stranded at sea due to the ongoing Israel-Iran war, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has said it is in talks with shipping lines in Dubai to ensure the safe movement of the consignments. Exporters from Namakkal said about 70 containers, each carrying nearly five lakh eggs, were shipped to Middle Eastern countries in a single vessel on February 28. However, due to the prevailing war, the vessel has not been able to reach the designated ports.
Source: newindianexpress.com
APEDA Highlights India’s Rs.5 Lakh Crore Agri and Processed Food Exports at AAHAR 2026.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, highlighted India’s robust agricultural and processed food export capabilities at the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The pavilion brought together exporters, State representatives, startups, and industry stakeholders to explore global business opportunities and promote India’s diverse agri-food portfolio.
Source: indianmasterminds.com
Malda: Weather plays spoilsport for litchi; mango orchards bloom.
In Malda, known for its rich fruit production, the season seems to have turned into an unusual contest between mango and litchi. Farmers often remark jokingly that when mango thrives, litchi tends to suffer. This year, the saying appears to be proving true again, as favourable weather has led to abundant blossoms in mango orchards while litchi cultivation is facing a significant setback.
Source: millenniumpost.in
APEDA launches packaging design solutions for selected region-specific agricultural products.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, participated in the 40th edition of AAHAR 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. APEDA presented a pavilion highlighting India’s agricultural and processed food export capabilities, bringing together exporters, state representatives and industry stakeholders on a common platform.
Source: nuffoodsspectrum.in
Reshaping agri-exports of India with increased focus on export of fruits and vegetables.
From a traditional global supplier of staples including rice and wheat, India has been witnessing a clear structural change in its agricultural export basket emerging as a fresh powerhouse. The evolution marks a key turning point from the cereals-dominated Green Revolution to the Golden Revolution, with fruits and vegetables taking over as the leading growth drivers.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
West Asia crisis rattles AP's Totapuri export market.
The escalating war situation in West Asia is casting a shadow over the export prospects of Totapuri mangoes from the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, raising serious concerns among farmers and exporters ahead of the upcoming harvest season. Farmers in the erstwhile Chittoor district comprising Chittoor, Tirupati and Annamayya districts fear a major price crash as shipping consignments of mango pulp and juice products bound for Gulf countries have reportedly been stalled due to disruptions in international trade routes.
Source: newindianexpress.com
War in Iran hits fruit exports from Mumbai.
The ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran has started impacting Indian exports, especially of agricultural produce, to West Asia, especially the Gulf nations. In Maharashtra, more than a thousand containers of fruits are stuck at Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India’s largest container handling port also known as Nhava Sheva, leaving exporters distraught. Besides, farmers are also facing hurdles in selling their produce in the domestic market as prices have crashed by almost 20 per cent. The bad news has come in the month of Ramzan, when fruits are in great demand.
Source: frontline.thehindu.com
Australia’s largest-ever delegation of Food and Beverage exporters at Aahar 2026.
Australia’s largest ever delegation of food and beverage exporters are showcasing their brands at the 39th edition of the International Food and Hospitality Fair – Aahar 2026 in New Delhi. The Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) in partnership with Investment NSW, Trade and Investment Queensland, and the Department of State Development, South Australia has brought together 44 Australian businesses to showcase their brands at the Australian Pavilion located at Hall No.1, Stand No.1G-02 at Aahar 2026.
Source: fnbnews.com
India to host global meet on women in agri-food systems from 12-14 March.
M L Jat, Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) on Wednesday announced that the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS–2026) will be held from March 12–14, 2026 at Bharat Ratna C Subramaniam Hall, ICAR Convention Centre, NASC Complex, New Delhi.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Iran war impact: Govt mulling diversion of stranded cargo to new markets.
India has begun assessing whether export cargoes stranded or in transit due to the escalating West Asia crisis can be diverted to alternative markets, as the government moves to cushion the impact of the disruption on outbound shipments. The commerce and industry ministry has asked goods exporters to provide details on the scope for rerouting consignments currently stuck in transit or awaiting shipment, people familiar with the matter said.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com