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Jan 20, 2026 Indian cold storage project launched to support Kashmir fruit sector. According to the organisers, the cold store will have a large storage capacity and is intended to serve fruit growers and traders from the Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, and Anantnag districts. The facility is designed to strengthen post-harvest handling and storage options for the regional fruit sector, which relies heavily on cold chain infrastructure to manage quality and marketing windows. Source: freshplaza.com
Jan 20, 2026 Blueberry demand increases in India amid supply constraints and seasonal gaps. According to Shinde, the lower supply of Peruvian blueberries earlier in the year affected the strategy for importers in India. 'Earlier this year, the industry faced a major challenge when Peruvian blueberry supplies dropped sharply for several months, leading to a global shortage. Despite these constraints, Anusaya Fresh closely monitored global supply trends and proactively adjusted sourcing strategies to ensure continuity. Through timely planning and decisive execution, the company was able to cover most of the market demand, even during peak shortage periods.' Source: freshplaza.com
Jan 20, 2026 India Mushroom Market Projected to Reach US$ 3,023.86 Million by 2035, Supported by Expanding Export and Trade Activity Says Astute Analytica. The India mushroom market size was valued at USD 1,610.89 million in 2025 and is projected to hit the market valuation of USD 3,023.86 million by 2035 at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period 2026–2035. The India mushroom market is currently positioned at a pivotal inflection point, transitioning from a peripheral agricultural activity to a central pillar of the nation's nutraceutical and alternative protein strategy. With annual production cementing at 0.33 million tons in 2024, the sector is no longer just about volume. It is about value optimization. Astute Analytica’s study observe a structural upgrade where Vitamin D-fortified and medicinal varieties like Cordyceps—trading at premium valuations of INR 1.5 Lakh to INR 3.5 Lakh per kg—are redefining profit margins. This has also given rise to mushroom materials in the country. The traditional reliance on fresh white button mushrooms is actively diversifying, with Oyster mushrooms now commanding a 17% production share. Source: globenewswire.com
Jan 20, 2026 PM Narendra Modi promises to transform Malda’s mango sector. In a major political address in Malda, West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state, it will revolutionize the local mango economy by strengthening cold storage facilities and scaling up food processing industries to create economic opportunities and reduce post-harvest losses. Source: fnbnews.com
Jan 20, 2026 UP sets sights on becoming India’s next food processing powerhouse. Uttar Pradesh is strategically positioning itself as a leading food processing hub in India, according to Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. Highlighting a proactive policy framework and strong government backing, Maurya underscored the state’s commitment to transforming its agriculture-driven economy into a value-added industrial ecosystem that benefits farmers, entrepreneurs and communities alike. Source: fnbnews.com
Jan 20, 2026 Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Chintan Shivir held at Udaipur to Accelerate India’s Food Processing Growth. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, is organising a two-day Chintan Shivir at Marriott Hotel, Udaipur, Rajasthan, aimed at strengthening India’s food processing ecosystem through policy, innovation, entrepreneurship and stakeholder collaboration. Addressing the inaugural session, the Hon’ble Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan underlined the Government’s commitment to building a modern, competitive and inclusive food processing sector that enhances farmer incomes, reduces post-harvest losses, promotes value addition, and generates large-scale employment, especially for youth and women. The Minister emphasised that food processing will play a critical role in strengthening India’s agri-value chains, expanding export potential, and supporting sustainable growth aligned with national priorities. Source: pib.gov.in
Jan 20, 2026 Union Minister call upon Kerala dairy farmers to prepare for second white revolution. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian has urged institutions, including Milma, to take the lead in preparing Kerala’s dairy farmers for the second White Revolution announced by the Prime Minister. Inaugurating the NDDB CALF Food Testing Laboratory—a joint initiative of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Milma, the Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation—the Minister stated that the establishment of an international-standard laboratory in the State marked a major milestone for Kerala’s dairy sector. As the country moves towards the second White Revolution, he said, dairy cooperatives across States would face healthy competition and expressed confidence that Kerala could emerge as a frontrunner. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 20, 2026 Record stock of rice with government leaves doors open for direct sales to consumers. An all-time high paddy stock in the Central Pool, which is equivalent to 370 lakh tonnes (lt) in terms of rice, has taken the total reserve of rice to 679.32 lt. As the annual rice requirement under the public distribution system (PDS) is about 410 lt, the government soon needs to find out ways to offload the stock amid sluggish demand. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 20, 2026 India’s rabi crop acreage rises 2.8% as wheat, pulses sowing gets over. With a coverage of 8 lakh hectares (lh) in the past week, the overall acreage of rabi crops reached 652.33 lh as of January 16, which is 2.8 per cent higher than 631.45 lh a year ago. As wheat, chana, masur, and mustard acreage has been completed, the weather from now until harvesting (in March) will play a critical role in determining a bumper output, as winter crops have limitations for withstanding higher temperatures. Source: thehindubusinessline.com
Jan 20, 2026 Piyush Goyal meets US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Senator Steve Daines; discusses bilateral issues. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and American Senator Steve Daines and discussed bilateral issues. The meeting is important as India and the US are engaged in negotiating a bilateral trade agreement amidst a steep 50 per cent import duty imposed by the Donald Trump administration on Indian goods since August. Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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