APEDA Organizes 'Indian Mango Mania 2025' in Abu Dhabi to Promote Indian Mango Exports.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry organized a Mango Promotion Programme in Abu Dhabi as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the global presence of Indian agricultural products, particularly mangoes. The event marked the launch of ‘Indian Mango Mania 2025’—a vibrant in-store mango festival held in collaboration with the Embassy of India in the UAE and the Lulu Group. Timed with the peak of the mango season, the promotion aims to showcase India’s finest mango varieties to international consumers, especially the large Indian diaspora across the UAE and the Gulf region.
Source: pib.gov.in
'United States and Middle East primary markets for Indian pomegranates'.
The early monsoons have put the pomegranate season in India ahead of schedule by a month, says Kaushal Khakhar, CEO of Indian fresh produce exporter Kay Bee Exports: 'The pomegranate exports in India traditionally see a seasonal pause from April to June, due to extreme heat conditions. With the arrival of early monsoon rains this year, shipments are now resuming ahead of schedule by about a month, as the new harvest cycle begins. As the monsoon sets in, the arils develop a deeper, more vibrant red color, just in time for peak flavor and market readiness.'
Source: freshplaza.com
APEDA Aims for $55 billion Exports by 2030: Abhishek Dev.
India’s agricultural exports are entering an exciting new phase, driven by robust global demand, a diversified product portfolio, and an ambitious government target of reaching $100 billion in agri-exports in the coming years. At the heart of this transformative agenda is the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which plays a pivotal role in promoting, facilitating, and expanding exports of scheduled agri and food products.
Source: eng.ruralvoice.in
'Rajnath Aam': New mango variety named after Defence Minister.
Kalimullah Khan, popularly known as the 'Mango Man' of India, has named a newly developed mango variety after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Grown using his signature grafting technique in his Malihabad orchard, the new variety has been named 'Rajnath Aam'.
Source: thehindu.com
India-US trade deal likely within 48 hours, dairy and GM crops off the table: Report.
India and the United States are close to finalising an interim trade deal, with both sides working to wrap it up within the next 48 hours, according to a report by NDTV. Negotiations are currently underway in Washington. India’s trade team has extended its stay in the US capital to resolve key issues before the July 9 deadline, when the 90-day pause on 26 per cent US tariffs is set to end.
Source: financialexpress.com
Tamil Nadu plans seafood exports of $5 bn, sets roadmap for blue economy.
Tamil Nadu has set a 'massive target' of $5 billion in seafood exports annually and has a roadmap for it, said State Industry Minister T R B Rajaa on Thursday. Tamil Nadu has the second-longest coastline after Gujarat, but ranks seventh among seafood-exporting states after Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and West Bengal.
Source: business-standard.com
Millers seek easing of export curbs as DDGS glut hits wheat bran demand.
Saddled with export restrictions and a falling demand for wheat bran due to increased popularity and supply of alternative distillers’ dried grains with soluble (DDGS) -- a protein-rich byproduct of ethanol production -- wheat processing industry has appealed for immediate easing of export restrictions on wheat products. The growing demand and supplies of DDGS is not just hitting the domestic soybean meal industry but also the wheat product makers, particularly bran producers whose prices have dropped sharply due to falling demand.
Source: business-standard.com
Ghana-India trade hits $3 billion amid strong bilateral ties – Foreign Minister.
Trade between Ghana and India has reached an impressive $3 billion with Ghana maintaining a favourable balance, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, disclosed on Monday ahead of the historic state visit of Indian Prime Minister Mr Shri Narendra Modi. In addition to the strong trade performance, Mr Ablakwa highlighted India’s longstanding role as a trusted development partner, having extended to Ghana lines of credit exceeding US$450 million over the past two decades.
Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh
APEDA Aims for $55 billion Exports by 2030: Abhishek Dev.
India’s agricultural exports are entering an exciting new phase, driven by robust global demand, a diversified product portfolio, and an ambitious government target of reaching $100 billion in agri-exports in the coming years. At the heart of this transformative agenda is the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), which plays a pivotal role in promoting, facilitating, and expanding exports of scheduled agri and food products.
Source: eng.ruralvoice.in
Piyush Goyal Sets FTA Agenda At Latest Exporters Meet.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chaired a meeting with export promotion councils and industry associations on Monday with a special focus on free trade agreements. The minister and various officials urged exporters to capitalise on the various FTAs concluded in the past, status and challenges in utilisation of such FTAs, opportunities created by the recently concluded FTAs and heard views and expectations for the proposed and ongoing FTA negotiations with various countries like Peru, New Zealand and the EU.
Source: ndtvprofit.com