APEDA Flags-off of Goli Pop Soda – India's Iconic Goli Soda for Global Markets.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, proudly announced the global resurgence of the traditional Indian Goli Soda, rebranded as Goli Pop Soda. This iconic beverage, once a household staple, is making a remarkable comeback on the global stage, driven by its innovative reinvention and strategic international expansion.
Source: pib.gov.in
First-ever export of Anthurium Flowers from Mizoram to Singapore, a fillip to India's Floriculture Potential.
In a significant step towards enhancing India’s floriculture export potential, particularly from the North Eastern Region (NER), the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, Government of Mizoram, successfully facilitated the flagging off of the first consignment of Anthurium flowers from Aizawl, Mizoram, to Singapore. The event, held in a hybrid (phygital) format, took place on February 26, 2025.
Source: pib.gov.in
Haryana: CM announces sops for horticulture farmers.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced several sops for horticulture farmers, including special markets and financial support. He emphasised the adoption of Israeli agricultural techniques and revealed plans to send young farmers to Israel for advanced training.
Source: tribuneindia.com
India's District Agriculture Office announced plans to expand banana cultivation.
The District Agriculture Office in India plans to expand the banana cultivation in Pune, a banana-producing region in India, to 3,000 hectares. This increase is part of the country's agriculture office's plan to increase the annual banana production to 2 lakh tons in the next five years and increase exports. Currently, Pune has a little over 600 hectares of banana plantations.
Source: freshfruitportal.com
Gujarat extends registration deadline for wheat farmers to April 5.
The deadline for registration of wheat farmers wanting to sell their rabi crop at Minimum Support Price (MSP) has been extended to April 5, Gujarat government said on Thursday. The government extended the deadline to allow wheat farmers who missed the earlier deadline to register themselves online. The Gujarat government had begun online registration for farmers on March 1 and ended it on March 16. The pending online registrations are being done and biometrically authenticated for farmers through e-gram centres operated by Village Computer Entrepreneurat the village-level.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Egypt And India Seek Enhanced Trade Relations Amid Growth Opportunities.
The Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan Al-Khatib, met with Indian Foreign Minister Dr. Subramanyam Jaishankar during an official dinner hosted by the latter in honor of the Egyptian Minister. The two parties discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between Egypt and India across various fields of mutual interest.
Source: evrimagaci.org
India-Sweden ties strong, hopes for trade talks with EU to progress: Former Swedish PM Carl Bildt.
Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt highlighted the strong ties between India and Sweden, said that both countries share business and political relations with no major challenges while expressing optimism that the long-stalled EU-India trade talks will finally move forward as both sides are now more committed to reaching an agreement.
Source: aninews.in
Moldova begins exports to India and remains solid player in apple exports.
Despite a decline in apple production and exports in recent years, Moldova remains among the world's top 10 apple exporters, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Moldova exported approximately 130,000 tons of apples in the 2024-2025 season, slightly increasing from previous years but nearly 50% lower than the 2021-2022 season.
Source: freshplaza.com
India bets big on Latin America, Carribean trade; eyes 2X growth in five years.
India is looking to deepen its economic ties with the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region, with a focus on expanding trade and investment across key sectors, union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. Highlighting the untapped potential for economic collaboration, Goyal called for ambitious steps to double trade volumes between the two regions in the next five years.
Source: livemint.com
APEDA Showcases Indian Food Products at IFE London 2025.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) commenced participation, showcasing India’s Agricultural offerings, Processed Foods and Alcoholic Beverage Products at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) London, 2025 on 18 March 2025. A delegation of 16 leading Indian exporters from Gujarat, Punjab, Telangana, Haryana, Maharashtra, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu amongst other states represented by 27 participants are showcasing a wide array of premium products at the India Pavilion, providing a platform for business opportunities to the UK market.
Source: smestreet.in