Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal calls for stronger collaboration to position India as global leader in agricultural and processed food exports.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today called upon stakeholders from the food, agriculture and hospitality sectors to work collectively towards making India the world’s largest exporter of agricultural and processed foods, highlighting the vast opportunities created by India’s expanding trade agreements and the growing global demand for Indian products.
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FSSAI urges states to strengthen food safety enforcement at 49th CAC meeting.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged States and Union Territories to intensify food safety enforcement and strengthen inspection mechanisms during the 49th meeting of the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) held in Gangtok. The meeting brought together Commissioners of Food Safety, government officials and stakeholders from the food industry to discuss strategies for improving the country’s food safety ecosystem.
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Direct sourcing from farms improves freshness, pricing & farmer incomes.
A growing shift toward direct sourcing of agricultural produce from farms and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) is transforming the food supply chain by improving freshness, stabilising prices and enhancing farmers’ incomes. The approach is increasingly being adopted by food businesses, restaurants and retail chains seeking reliable access to high-quality ingredients while strengthening rural livelihoods.
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'India’s new grape varieties set for massive acreage and export ramp-up'.
Bloom Fresh International's premium grape varieties proved far tougher than traditional ones like Thompson Seedless during this season's heavy rains in India, delivering solid first commercial crops with big acreage and export growth ahead, says Ganesh More, partner at Agoxtic Farms, seeing the momentum building. 'For our first commercial crop at Agxotic this year, we've had fairly decent success, with these new varieties showing significant potential in our climatic conditions.'
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India's farm exports seen to touch $55 billion in 2025, trade minister says.
India's agricultural exports are seen to touch $55 billion in 2025, Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday. New Delhi will not allow any tariff concessions on sugar imports under any trade deal, Goyal added.
Source: reuters.com
Shipping crisis halts Middle East routes for India's largest fruit export, bananas.
The ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a global shipping standstill. Among the casualties is the Indian produce industry, which currently has roughly 1,000 containers of bananas, grapes, onions, watermelons, and muskmelons stuck at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Mumbai, The Indian Express reports.
Source: freshfruitportal.com
AAHAR 2026: Piyush Goyal Urges Stronger Collaboration to Make India a Global Leader in Agri & Processed Food Exports.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in the food, agriculture, and hospitality sectors to position India as a leading global exporter of agricultural and processed food products. Speaking at the inauguration of the 40th edition of AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair (AAHAR 2026) in New Delhi, the Minister highlighted the significant progress India has made in agri-food exports and emphasized the opportunities created by expanding global trade partnerships.
Source: global-agriculture.com
Allana Group is committed to helping India export food to West Asia amid uncertainties.
Amid rising geopolitical tensions sparked by the West Asia war and shipping routes facing widespread disruption, India’s top food exporters are emerging as the crucial link in stabilizing the region’s daily supply needs. Among them, the Allana Group – one of India’s largest food exporters is playing an increasingly significant role in ensuring that essential food supplies continue reaching import-dependent West Asian economies amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.
Source: etedge-insights.com
Direct Seeded Rice Adoption in India Could Save 35% Water and Reduce Cultivation Costs by ₹14,000 per Hectare: Rice Experts.
Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) has the potential to reduce water use in rice cultivation by up to 35 percent and lower production costs by as much as Rs.14,000 per hectare, according to experts speaking at a conference organised by the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) in New Delhi on Tuesday. The 2nd edition of the conference on 'Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) for Sustainable & Profitable Rice Production', held at the NASC Complex on March 10, brought together policymakers, scientists, industry representatives and agricultural experts to discuss opportunities and challenges in scaling up DSR across India’s rice-growing regions.
Source: global-agriculture.com
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