'Sekoya patented varieties make their debut in Indian blueberry harvest'.
India's blueberry market shifts to domestic supply as Peru and Chile imports drop nearly to zero, explains Karan Parashar, Director of Exotic Imports Pvt. Ltd.. 'Peru completed 80% of its production so far; only mountain farms in Peru have limited fruit left. Chile sends most berries to Europe, as quality issues limit shipments to India. High airfreight costs from Peru are making imports unviable, leaving domestic production to fill the gap. Farms in North and Central India have started harvesting now, and the season will run through March or April.'
Source: freshplaza.com
'Buyers want eco-friendly packaging without premium price tags, India can deliver both'.
India's corrugated packaging sector grows at 22-25% yearly, with sustainable, high-strength solutions for fresh produce exports being a key segment, says Rohit Kapoor of Meghdoot Packaging India. 'Our boxes deliver 30% more compression strength and use 8% lesser paper consumption than our counterparts in India, making room for real savings on freight and materials without skimping on protection.'
Source: freshplaza.com
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Announces Zero-Duty On 100 Per Cent Australian Tariff Lines From January 1.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today said that 100 per cent Australian tariff lines will be zero-duty for Indian exports from 1st of January next year. He said, this will unlock fresh opportunities for labour-intensive sectors.
Source: newsonair.gov.in
Georgia more than doubles potato exports in 2025.
Georgia significantly increased its potato exports in 2025, supplying a total of 83,264.5 tonnes to international markets, according to data from the National Statistics Service of Georgia. In value terms, exports reached USD 27.5 million, representing a 2.4-fold increase compared with 2024. The growth was driven by higher demand from several neighboring markets. The largest volumes were shipped to Russia, which imported 50,347.8 tonnes of Georgian potatoes with a total value of USD 20.5 million. This was nearly six times higher than the previous year.
Source: freshplaza.com
Blood oranges meet retailers’ commercial needs.
'We returned from Marca Fresh in Bologna with a number of important contacts, which further confirms its significant role in the fruit and vegetable sector. There was a greater turnout compared to last year, thanks in part to the presence of more exhibitors and the most important brands in the large-scale retail sector,' says Alessandro Barbera, the owner and general manager of Barbera International.
Source: freshplaza.com
MoFPI lays out strategic roadmap for globally integrated food processing sector.
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has officially unveiled a comprehensive strategic roadmap to transform India into a global powerhouse of processed foods during a high-level event, 'Chintan Shivir.' According to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the event served as a collaborative platform to address the evolving challenges and opportunities within the sector. By fostering a dialogue between the government, academia, and the private sector, the Ministry aims to create an ecosystem that is not only economically robust but also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
Source: chinimandi.com
President Xi says India, China ‘friends, partners’ in Republic Day message.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said Beijing and New Delhi are 'good neighbours, friends and partners' as the two Asian giants continue to improve ties in the wake of United States President Donald Trump’s tariff war, which has shaken global trade. Xi wished Indian President Droupadi Murmu congratulations on the South Asian nation’s Republic Day on Monday, according to Chinese state media.
Source: aljazeera.com
India & Russia confident of $100 billion trade target by 2030: Ambassador Vinay Kumar.
India and Russia are moving confidently to achieve a target of $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 and steps are being taken to expand the trade basket, Ambassador Vinay Kumar said on Monday. 'The past year has been particularly active. We had a very successful visit of President (Vladimir) Putin. Achieving the bilateral trade target of $100 billion by 2030 is eminently possible,' Ambassador Kumar said while talking to PTI on India's 77th Republic Day.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
‘Mother of all deals’ sealed: India-EU pact to reshape trade, says Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the free trade agreement signed between India and the European Union a day earlier would deliver sweeping economic gains, calling it the 'mother of all deals' and a landmark partnership between two of the world’s largest economies. Speaking in New Delhi ahead of meetings with European Union leaders, Modi said the pact — which represents around 25% of global GDP and nearly one-third of global trade — would create significant opportunities for businesses and consumers across both regions. He said the agreement would boost key Indian sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, and leather goods, while deepening investment and trade ties with Europe.
Source: m.economictimes.com
India Takes Centre Stage at Gulfood 2026 as Country Partner with Largest Global Presence.
India marked a strong and strategic presence at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, as the Country Partner, underscoring its growing leadership in the global agri-food and processed food sector. India has the largest participation at Gulfood 2026 among all participating countries, both in terms of the number of exhibitors and total exhibition area.
Source: pib.gov.in