Jan 07, 2026 News Image Indusfood Manufacturing 2026 & FoodTech 4.0 Opens at Yashobhoomi.
Indusfood Manufacturing 2026, along with FoodTech 4.0, commenced at Yashobhoomi, IICC, New Delhi on 6 January 2026, marking the launch of an important platform dedicated to food processing, packaging, automation, and manufacturing technologies. Organised by the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI), the platform brings together stakeholders across the food processing value chain, including technology providers, manufacturers, policymakers, and global partners.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jan 07, 2026 News Image FTA with India to boost exports and open doors for farmers, businesses: New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said that the Free Trade Agreement with India will boost exports and open doors for farmers, growers, and businesses. India and New Zealand have recently finalised the FTA, expected to take effect in seven to eight months. The deal aims to enhance market access and promote investment flows, including a FDI commitment of USD 20 billion over a period of 15 years.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 07, 2026 News Image Piyush Goyal’s two-day visit to EU to give decisive push to conclude FTA.
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit Brussels for a significant two-day official trip from January 8-9 where he will meet the EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič signalling a decisive push toward concluding the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the government said Tuesday. The leaders are expected to carry out detailed deliberations across key areas of the proposed FTA, aiming to narrow divergences and ensure clarity on outstanding matters.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 07, 2026 News Image Tariff cut, reorientation of production to enhance global competitiveness: Niti Aayog.
India needs strategic measures, including reducing tariffs and reorienting production towards high-demand segments such as passenger vehicles, to enhance competitiveness and global positioning, Niti Aayog said on Tuesday. The Aayog, in its latest edition of the 'Trade Watch Quarterly' for April-June 2025, said strengthening quality standards, certification systems, and technology adoption, alongside fostering forward linkages in global supply chains, will be critical.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 07, 2026 News Image 2 new arabica varieties released; Pralhad Joshi exhorts coffee sector to improve marketing, explore markets.
Union minister for Consumers Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi released the two new arabica varieties developed by the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) at Balehonnur in Chikmagalur district on Saturday. Releasing the new varieties, Joshi stressed upon the need to do good marketing of Indian coffees, while exploring the market both in the country and abroad.
 Source:  thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 07, 2026 News Image Overall Rabi Crop Coverage Reaches 634.14 Lakh Hectare Reflecting Steady Progress of the Season.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has Released the Progress of Area Coverage Under Rabi crops as on 2nd January 2026.
 Source:  pib.gov.in
Jan 07, 2026 News Image Rudrapur to get 12 new food processing units on 12 acres to boost farmers’ income.
Preparations are underway to set up 12 new food processing units on a 12-acre parcel of land adjacent to the Nainital Highway in Udham Singh Nagar district, officials have confirmed. The initiative, led by the Mandi Parishad (Market Committee), aims to enhance the value of agricultural produce, increase farmers’ income and generate local employment opportunities.
 Source:  fnbnews.com
Jan 07, 2026 News Image New Zealand secures free trade agreement with India, lowering tariffs on major produce categories.
Fruit producers in New Zealand welcomed 2026 celebrating the country’s signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) with India. The treaty introduces significant tariff reductions for several produce categories, including apples, pears, and kiwifruit. According to industry representative New Zealand Apples and Pears (NZAPI), the agreement will drive a surge in pome fruit exports to the South Asian country over the next six years.
 Source:  freshfruitportal.com
Jan 07, 2026 News Image Boosting India's Rice Exports: Tax Incentives and Sustainable Practices.
The Indian Rice Exporter's Federation (IREF) has petitioned the government for tax incentives, interest subventions, and freight support in the forthcoming 2026 Budget, with the aim of enhancing the competitive edge of India's rice export sector while addressing sustainability concerns.
 Source:  devdiscourse.com
Jan 07, 2026 News Image Mexico Sets Import Quotas for Rice, Beef, and Pork for 2026.
In a decree published in the Federation Official Gazette (DOF), SE established an import quota of 200,000t for paddy rice (unmilled rice) to be applicable throughout 2026. The measure aims to supplement national production and meet domestic consumption demands. The agreement specifies that the quota applies to tariff item 1006.10.99, which covers other types of rice excluding that from the State of Morelos, and will remain in force until Dec. 31, 2026.
 Source:  mexicobusiness.news