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Jan 21, 2026 Indian millers welcome Bangladesh’s fresh 2 lakh tonne rice import move. Indian rice exporters and millers have welcomed Bangladesh’s decision to allow private sector imports of 2 lakh metric tonnes of parboiled rice by March 10, 2026, describing it as a boost for trade and a chance to expand exports from eastern and southern India. The move comes amid rising domestic prices in Bangladesh, particularly for steam rice, and follows flood-related losses that affected local production. The fresh import allocation is in addition to Bangladesh’s earlier plan to import around 9 lakh tonnes of rice in the 2025-26 fiscal year to rebuild stocks and stabilise domestic prices. Source: tmv.in
Jan 21, 2026 India's sugar output jumps 22% to 15.9 million tonnes by mid January: ISMA. India's sugar production rose 22 per cent to 15.9 million tonnes by January 15 in the 2025-26 season from a year earlier, supported by higher cane supplies and better yields, industry body ISMA said on Tuesday. Output stood at 13 million tonnes in the same period last year, the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) said in a statement. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 21, 2026 Rabi sowing gains momentum, crop coverage up by over 20 lakh hectares. The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the latest data on Rabi crop sowing progress for the 2025-26 season, showing strong growth compared to the same period last year. As of 16 January 2026, the total area under Rabi crop coverage has reached 652.33 lakh hectares, marking an increase of 20.88 lakh hectares over the previous year. Source: fnbnews.com
Jan 21, 2026 MoFPI Chintan Shivir Charts Strategic Roadmap for a Competitive, Inclusive and Globally Integrated Food Processing Sector. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, organised a two-day Chintan Shivir at Udaipur, Rajasthan, under the chairmanship of the Minister for Food Processing Industries. The Shivir brought together senior representatives from 22 Central Ministries, 27 State Governments and Union Territories, over 30 industry members, academic institutions, NIFTEMs and Invest India, reflecting a whole-of-government and whole-of-industry approach to deliberating on strengthening India’s food processing ecosystem through policy reforms, innovation, value-chain integration and collaborative action. Source: pib.gov.in
Jan 21, 2026 APEDA Organizes Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet to Strengthen Agri-Exports from Assam. The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, organised an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet at Guwahati, in collaboration with the Government of Assam. The event was aimed at strengthening agri-export linkages and improving market access for Assam’s agricultural and processed food products. Source: pib.gov.in
Jan 21, 2026 US Senator Daines visits India to advocate for Montana pulse farmers. US Senator Steve Daines said his visit to India was to advocate for Montana’s pulse farmers, who faced high duties in India, and that he would continue to work with US President Donald Trump to push the matter. Daines, who represents the US State of Montana, and Kevin Cramer, US Senator from North Dakota, recently wrote to Trump asking him to push for 'favorable pulse crop provisions' in any agreement the United States signs with India. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 21, 2026 'Mother of all trade deals' with India coming soon: EU’s Ursula von der Leyen at WEF. India and the European Union are closing in on a long-pending free trade agreement as negotiations enter a decisive phase. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called it the 'mother of all deals,' ahead of high-level visits, Republic Day participation and the India-EU Summit. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 21, 2026 India FTA to create market of 2 billion people: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen. The European Union is close to finalising a free trade agreement (FTA) with India, although some steps are still pending to complete the deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday. 'There is still work to do. But we are on the cusp of a historic trade agreement. Some call it the 'mother of all deals', one that would create a market of two billion people, accounting for almost a quarter of global GDP,' she said, addressing a gathering at the World Economic Forum (WEF) here. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
Jan 20, 2026 'Newer Indian okra varieties target UK and North America'. India's okra exports reached 1.12 lakh MT in the marketing year 2025, shrugging off early price dips for steady growth, says Narendra Mohan of Bihar's Department of Agriculture, India. 'The UK, Germany, and North America are leading as top destinations, with buyers expressing high satisfaction with the quality of our pods. India is the world's top okra producer, shipping 1.11 lakh MT in MY 2024 and edging up to 1.12 lakh MT last year.' Source: freshplaza.com
Jan 20, 2026 Asian-driven price pressure reshapes global frozen fries market. Asia has shifted the balance in the global frozen fries market over the past year, driven by sharply lower selling prices and rapid expansion of processing capacity in countries such as China and India. These suppliers have gained market share, forcing producers in the United States and Northwest Europe to adjust strategies amid sustained price pressure. Source: freshplaza.com
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