Indian farm, food products expand global footprint, boosting farmers' incomes: Piyush Goyal.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's agricultural and processed food exports are expanding their global footprint, with products from different states entering new international markets and helping farmers secure better returns. In a social media post, Goyal highlighted a series of export achievements spanning fresh fruits, millet-based foods and processed food products, saying India's produce is increasingly finding acceptance across global markets.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Participates in ICAR Corporate Social Responsibility Conclave 2026.
Addressing the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026 organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged the corporate sector to embrace the Indian ethos of trusteeship and dedicate a part of its earnings towards the welfare of farmers, agricultural research and rural communities. He said that while the nation provides opportunities for growth, it is the responsibility of industry to become an active partner in nation-building by investing in agriculture and rural development through CSR.
Source: pib.gov.in
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal Meets European Industry Leaders in Brussels to Deepen India–EU Industrial and Technology Cooperation.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, undertook a series of industry-focused engagements in Brussels on 14–15 July 2026 on the sidelines of the India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial. On 14 July 2026, Shri Piyush Goyal met Mr. Alain Queverin, CEO, Thales Belgium, to discuss strengthening industrial cooperation and exploring opportunities for technology partnerships. He also held discussions with Mr. Jean Christophe Bogaert, Managing Director, Silox Group, on expanding bilateral trade opportunities and enhancing industrial collaboration. These meetings marked the beginning of the Minister's industry outreach in Brussels, providing a constructive platform for engagement with European industry leaders and setting the stage for subsequent interactions.
Source: pib.gov.in
Plant-based butter market to reach $5.65 bn by 2034.
The global plant-based butter market size reached $2.86 billion in 2025, driven by rising consumer interest in healthier, sustainable food alternatives. The market is projected to expand at a robust CAGR of 7.8% from 2026 to 2034, reaching an estimated $5.65 billion by 2034, according to latest research by Growth Market Reports. This significant growth is fuelled by increasing vegan and flexitarian populations, innovations in plant-based food technology, and heightened awareness of environmental and ethical concerns associated with traditional dairy products.
Source: fnbnews.com
Karnataka flags off export consignments as U.K.-India FTA kicks in.
Exporters in Karnataka flagged off consignments as the U.K.-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) kicked in on Wednesday. Describing it as a landmark development, Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil said the agreement is expected to provide a major boost to Karnataka’s biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, marine products, engineering goods and machinery sectors. Premium coffee grown in Chikkmagaluru and Kodagu, along with the State’s spice industry, would also stand to benefit, he said.
Source: thehindu.com
New premium cherry genetics lay the groundwork for India's export ambitions.
'The season was on time and production was good overall, but hailstorms caused crop losses of around 30 to 40% in Jammu & Kashmir, with Himachal Pradesh reporting even higher damage,' says Izhan Javeed of agri value-chain company Fruit Master Agro Fresh. 'The availability of export-grade fruit was limited, and because Himachal's crop was affected more severely, demand for Kashmir cherries remained very strong.'
Source: freshplaza.com
MIDH scheme explained: Benefits, subsidies and impact on Uttar Pradesh farmers.
The Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare aimed at promoting the holistic development of the horticulture sector. It was launched in 2014-15 by integrating earlier schemes such as the National Horticulture Mission (NHM), National Bamboo Mission, National Horticulture Board and others. In most states, including Uttar Pradesh, the funding pattern is 60:40 between the Centre and the State.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Piyush Goyal holds key meetings with EU, Belgian leaders to deepen trade, clean energy, agriculture cooperation.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Tuesday (local time) held a series of high-level meetings with European Union Commissioners and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister David Clarinval, discussing ways to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, clean energy, trade, investment and sustainable industrial development as India and the European Union seek to deepen their strategic economic partnership.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
June vegetable oil imports dip 29 per cent.
India's vegetable oil imports declined 29% year-on-year to 11.47 lakh tonnes in June 2026 from 16.16 lakh tonnes in the same month last year. On a month-on-month basis, edible oil imports fell 17% from May 2026, indicating lower arrivals in the month.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Govt issues norms to implement global outreach initiative for branding, labelling, export packaging.
The government on Tuesday issued detailed operational and procedural guidelines for implementing a global outreach initiative for branding, labelling and export packaging. The initiative was announced under the Rs 25,060-crore export promotion mission.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com