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Bengal’s food processing industry has committed to investing Rs. 181 crores under the Centre’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. If the investment meets all specified conditions, the Centre will provide Rs. 1,200 crores in subsidies over five years to boost the state’s food processing sector. Read More

Scientists have described the investigations performed and control measures taken in relation to a multi-country Salmonella outbreak traced to Ferrero chocolate in 2022. Read More

The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority -APEDA has invited fresh bids for ‘Market Intelligence Cell’. “India’s agriculture sector is a fundamental component of its economy, accounting for 18.2% of the GDP. As the world’s top producer of milk, pulses, and spices, and the second-largest in terms of rice, wheat, cotton, and fresh produce, India holds significant potential to lead in global agricultural exports. However, with an average annual growth rate of 4% over the last five years, India has yet to fully realise its export capabilities. As one of its key measures APEDA is taking a strategic step for a Market Intelligence Cell (MIC). This initiative aims to track market trends, provide actionable insights, and disseminate this among exporters, thereby enhancing India’s agricultural exports and bolstering its presence in the global market,” reads the notice issued by the APEDA. APEDA provides services as market development, quality control, and certification to maintain the standards of the exported products which cover 17 broad categories ranging from fresh fruits and vegetables to processed food.  And the MIC is expected to report on supply side dynamics, demand side dynamics, macro economic indicators, buyer-seller linkages and quick research reports on current topics. The notice added that Experienced Professional Agencies, which were in existence as on April 1, 2019, or earlier and meeting the prescribed criteria of having experience in execution of the similar work and possessing sound financials, may participate in the bid process, wherein pre-bid meeting shall take place on March 17 while duly completed bids shall be accepted up to 12:00 Noon on March 25, 2025, (Tuesday).

The FSSAI has urged State Food Safety Commissioners to conduct a special festive drive for ensuring food safety quality and prevention of adulteration. Read More

Rising temperatures because of climate change are increasing the risk of human exposure to mycotoxins, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). Read More

Commerce and Industry Minister, Sh. Piyush Goyal will hold discussions with export promotion councils on trade issues amid the threat of imposition of reciprocal tariffs by the US, an industry official said In the meeting, exporters are expected to raise issues pertaining to the proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the US, the official added. Read More

India has exempted the need for a certificate of inspection for European countries except the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland for export of basmati and non-basmati rice. Read More

Food regulator FSSAI has asked states to step up surveillance on dairy analogues in March keeping in view the ongoing festive season. Read More

In a significant move, the All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has filed a petition with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against leading quick commerce players—Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart over concerns with respect to alleged monopolistic practices. Read More

Hamdard Foods India, the company behind the iconic RoohAfza brand, has entered the ready-to-drink (RTD) flavoured milk category with the launch of ‘Hamdard Asli Milkshakes.’ The new range, available in Chocolate, Strawberry, Mango, and Vanilla flavors, is targeted at young consumers and positioned as a thick, creamy, and preservative-free beverage. Read More