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Mar 10, 2025 News Image Lower volumes, but stable season for grapes from India.
It's been a positive and stable grape season in India, says Swapnil Aware, Board member for Indian grape exporter Mersel Foods: 'The grape season commenced in December with relatively low initial volumes, accompanied by various quality-related challenges. However, as the season progressed, both the quality and the yield improved significantly.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image Good weather results in higher production of mangoes in India.
There will be higher volumes of mangoes from India this season, says Manoj Barai, director for Indian fresh produce exporter M.K. Exports: 'We are anticipating higher production for mangoes this season, compared to last year. The yield of Indian fresh mangoes is expected to be higher due to increased farmer participation, especially for premium varieties like Alphonso, Kesar, and Badami mangoes.
 Source:  freshplaza.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India considers lowering import duties on American walnuts, almonds, apples, and cranberries.
India could lower or completely eliminate import levies on American walnuts, almonds, apples and cranberries as it seeks to forge deeper trade ties with the US and iron out key contentious issues with the country ahead of Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs which are set to kick off on April 2. Officials said talks are on to offer duty concessions on American walnuts and almonds and eliminate duties on cranberries.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India and Nicaragua are ready for deeper engagement: MoS Margherita on advancing trade, investment.
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Sunday had a productive meeting with Laureano Ortega Murillo, Minister Advisor to the President of Nicaragua. The two discussed ways to strengthen India-Nicaragua cooperation in trade and investment, with both nations expressing their readiness for deeper engagement.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image Want to consolidate trade ties with India: Italian Agriculture Minister.
Italian Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida has called for the consolidation of reciprocal trade relations with India, highlighting the very strong relationship between the two governments. His remarks came against the backdrop of the two-day 'Vinitaly' trade promotion fair India Roadshow that began on Saturday.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India, EU to hold next round of FTA talks from Monday amid Trump tariff threats.
India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) bloc will start the tenth round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement from Monday in Brussels amid Trump tariff threats, according to an official. The talks are expected to focus on resolving remaining issues so that the agreement can be finalised by the end of this year.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image ‘Export opportunities on the rise for south Indian tea producers’.
The scope for higher export of south Indian teas is huge, said Dipak Shah, convenor of a national convention on South India Teas held in Coimbatore on March 7 and 8. Organised by the Tea Trade Association of Coimbatore, the Tea Board India, the United Planters Association of Southern India, the Federation of All India Tea Traders’ Association, and the Tea Trade Association of Cochin, the two-day event had over 250 participants.
 Source:  thehindu.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image India rates hit lowest since June 2023, Vietnam sees demand pick up.
Rice export prices from India extended declines this week to their lowest level since June 2023 due to weak demand and abundant supplies, while Vietnam rice saw increased demand. India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $409-$415 per tonne, down from last week's $413-$420. Indian 5% broken white rice was priced at $390-$400 per ton this week.
 Source:  economictimes.indiatimes.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image Philippines: Agriculture industry group seeks restoration of 35% rice import tariff.
An Agriculture industry association asked the Tariff Commission to restore rice import tariffs to 35% for Southeast Asian grain, while imposing a 50% rate for all other countries of origin. Executive Order No. 62, which reduced the tariffs to 15%, has failed to reduce rice prices, as it had been designed to do, Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) Chairman Rosendo O. So said in a petition filed with the Commission.
 Source:  bworldonline.com
Mar 10, 2025 News Image US Commerce Secy optimistic about India-US trade ties, stresses need for agricultural reforms.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday expressed optimism about India-US trade ties, emphasizing the need for India's agricultural trade to open up amid US President Donald Trump's plans to impose reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, including India. Speaking virtually at the India Today Conclave, Lutnick acknowledged that finding a mutually beneficial solution would require understanding and cooperation from both sides.
 Source:  tribuneindia.com