After years of efforts by various stakeholders in the coconut industry, the US recently decided to remove coconut from the list of food allergens. The decision has brought cheers to the coconut growers, who are mostly from the south Indian states. Read More
In a big relief to exporters, US removes coconut from its allergen listing Read More »
The Himachal Pradesh government has received approval from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) for 127 projects worth ₹903.21 crore under the 2024-25 fiscal plan. These projects focus on MLA-priority schemes and rural infrastructure development across the state. Read More
Himachal Secures ₹903.21 Crore Nabard Funding for 127 Projects Read More »
Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is a component of PM-AASHA scheme. Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is implemented on the request of State/UT Government for procurement of various perishable agricultural/horticultural commodities. Read More
Government revises Market Intervention Scheme guidelines Read More »
Britannia Industries, India’s leading biscuit and bakery products manufacturer, is set to raise prices by more than 6% by the end of 2025 to counter rising input costs. The company had initially reduced prices during a deflationary cycle but later had to implement multiple price increases after inflation surged unexpectedly. Read More
Britannia to Hike Prices by Over 6% by Year-End amid Inflationary Pressures Read More »
Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, is set to invest ₹600 crore in a new integrated dairy plant in Kolkata. The facility will include the world’s largest curd manufacturing unit, with a production capacity of 10 lakh kg per day. Read More
The Andhra Pradesh government will provide policy sup-port to make Anantapur district the country’s horticulture hub with 25 per cent of the State’s GVA by 2027, said Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav. Read More
Anantapur to become Fruit Bowl of India Read More »
The Bombay High Court has sought responses from Maharashtra & Union Government on a PIL seeking cancer warning on labels for alcoholic beverages. Read More
Cancer warning on alcohol: HC seeks response as FSSAI readies for action Read More »
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has informed Parliament that ? 590.50 crore were disbursed under the scheme of Production Linked Incentive during 2023-24. Read More
? 590.50 cr disbursed under PLI scheme, MoFPI informs Parliament Read More »
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Department of Commerce, has significantly contributed to India’s fruit and vegetable export growth through its financial assistance schemes. Between 2019-20 and 2023-24, exports increased by 47.3% in volume and 41.5% in value, reaching 123 countries and adding 17 new markets in the last three years. Read More
APEDA’s financial assistance schemes drive 47.3% surge in India’s F&V exports Read More »
Kraft Heinz is reintroducing single-serve bottles for its Capri Sun juice brand for the first time in two decades. The 12-ounce resealable bottles, which hold the equivalent of two traditional pouches, will be available at convenience stores, grocery stores, and vending machines nationwide. Despite this new format, Kraft Heinz confirmed that the popular pouch version of Capri Sun will remain on shelves. Read More
Kraft Heinz Reintroduces Capri Sun Bottles, Expanding On-the-Go Options Read More »
