India emerges as promising F&B market for global brands.
India has emerged as one of the most promising F&B markets for international brands due to the youthfulness of its population, the growth in their disposable incomes, and global attitudes, according to Simranjeet Singh, Director, CYK Hospitalities. 'Modern consumers are well-travelled, well-connected via digital networks, and exposed to international food trends as a result of travel experience, social networks, and global entertainment. They do not merely wish to try some international cuisines; they wish to have an authentic experience and demand that from brands', he said.
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Japan's Takaichi seeks deeper India ties on trade, security.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India from Wednesday for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on boosting trade, investment and strategic cooperation between the two Asian partners, the foreign ministry in Tokyo said. The visit follows Modi's trip to Tokyo last year, when Japan pledged to more than double its investment in India to more than $61 billion over the next decade, highlighting deepening economic ties.
Source: reuters.com
US Invites PM Modi Again, Trade Deal Likely Soon: Ambassador Sergio Gor.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has stated that Washington would 'love to have' Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the United States once again. Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the IX USISPF Leadership Summit 2026, Gor also voiced certainty that the anticipated interim India-US trade agreement would be wrapped up 'sooner rather than later'.
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Almond Board shifts India strategy to drive future demand.
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has launched a new consumer positioning strategy in India. The industry body seeks to strengthen demand in its largest export market and maintain long-term growth opportunities for California almond growers. The initiative follows research that identified changing consumer behavior, regional consumption gaps, and emerging perception challenges that could limit future growth if left unaddressed.
Source: freshfruitportal.com
‘US whiskey a priority agri, export category; India an essential market’: Whiskey Association CEO Michael Bilello.
As the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer wrapped up his India visit to finalise an interim bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the US, Michael Bilello, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of American Whiskey Association said they are in talks with both governments to make sure American whiskey is understood as a priority US agricultural, manufacturing and export category. In an interview with Divya A, he also underscored that India is increasingly viewed as essential, and not optional among American businesses. Edited excerpts:
Source: indianexpress.com
Developed India Not Possible Without Developed Farmers: Shivraj Singh Chouhan In Haryana.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan Tuesday said a developed India cannot be built without empowered farmers. Chouhan made these remarks while attending the closing ceremony of the Kheti Bachao Abhiyan (Save Farming Campaign) held at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Research Centre in Bawal.
Source: etvbharat.com
Indian Embassy In Washington, APEDA Organise Mango Festival.
The Indian Embassy in Washington, US has organised the annual Mango Festival in collaboration with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the Department of Commerce and the Dupont Circle Business Improvement District. The event showcased popular Indian mango varieties, including Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri, Langra and Banganapalli, attracting hundreds of visitors to Dupont Circle.
Source: newsonair.gov.in
From ‘nolen gur’ to ‘sitalpati’, 23 more Bengal items bag GI tag, 7 await nod.
Bengal has added another feather to its cap in the field of Geographical Indication (GI) recognition, with 23 more traditional products from the state receiving GI tags. The newly GI-tagged products include ‘jalbhora' sandesh from Chandernagore, ‘monohara' from Janai, Santiniketan batik and Santiniketan ektara from Birbhum, ‘mecha' sandesh from Beliatore in Bankura, Banglar ‘nolen gur', kanakchur popped rice, clay doll of Krishnanagar, sitalpati of Cooch Behar, Bengal singing bowl from Bikrampur, Balagarh boat from Hooghly, Kolkatti jewellery from Kolkata (see box). The names of the products were included in the registered list on the govt of India on Friday.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visits Tezpur litchi farmers, discusses export growth.
Assam’s Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visited litchi orchard at Parmaighuli, Tezpur and interacted with the litchi farmers there to understand the process of growing famous Tezpur litchi that has found global popularity. The Minister also took stock of issues affecting the farmers and the FPCs. He said that Agriculture Department would organise a meeting soon with litchi exporters and farmers to grow production and exports.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Indian envoy holds talks with senior Chinese commerce ministry official on trade ties.
Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami on Monday met a senior Chinese Commerce Ministry official and discussed issues related to trade and commercial cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Doraiswami met Wang Liping, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of China, the Indian Embassy here said in a post on X.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com