Put hard pears in a tightly closed paper bag: The gas they naturally release gets trapped inside and speeds up the ripening process that takes 7-10 daysTo enhance the flavor and texture of pears, it's important to note that they are usually harvested while still firm. For a speedy ripening ...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
India's exports to Iran set to fall further due to Dubai halt, US sanctionsNew U.S. sanctions and UAE trade suspension may disrupt Indian exports to Iran. Rice, tea, and pharmaceutical shipments routed through Duba...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- Instamart expands Northeast sourcing, brings Meghalaya pineapples to Bengaluru
Instamart is expanding its fresh produce sourcing network across Northeast India. Meghalaya's pineapples are now available to customers in ...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
18 kg weight loss, zero medicines used: At 57, Ravi Kishan changed his eating habits to regain a fit physique. What is OMAD diet?Actor-politician Ravi Kishan has revealed that he lost 18 kg at the age of 57 without using weight-loss medicines, crediting changes in his...
31 Jul, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
‘Don’t eat fruits randomly’: Fortis gastroenterologist explains who should have papaya, kiwi, berries, bananas and moreDr. Shubham Vatsya advises intentional fruit consumption for health. Papaya and kiwi aid constipation. Berries and papaya benefit acne-pron...
10 Dec, 2025, 08.31 PM IST
Can your diet help prevent Cancer? Experts highlight 6 fruits with powerful benefitsWhile no single food can eliminate cancer risk, research shows that consistent inclusion of plant-based foods, especially fruits, plays a s...
30 Aug, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
Cooking oil prices rise as rupee depreciatesThe depreciation of the rupee has led to a rise in cooking oil prices by around 5-6 per kg, impacting consumers. Additionally, the cost of ...
11 Feb, 2025, 11.13 PM IST
Fruit for thought: Farmers turn to cultivation of exotic varietiesThese fruits offer up to 50% higher returns than other local fruits, according to experts. "Over the last five years, farmers and entrepren...
08 Mar, 2024, 12.32 AM IST
IG Fresh Produce to invest Rs 100 crore for cultivation of exotic fruits in ArunachalThe IG Fresh Produce Private Limited is one of the top fresh fruit importers in the country and a major supply chain player in the country....
17 Aug, 2022, 02.47 PM IST
Prices of Californian almonds, other imported fruits rise up to 15% on rupee fallPrices of Californian almonds have gone up by up to 10%, and with the rupee expected to slip further against the US dollar, dry fruit impor...
22 Jul, 2022, 11.05 AM IST
Exotic fruits become scarce and costlier, as bottlenecks in transportation emergeIndia currently imports 350,000 metric tonnes of fruits per annum, worth about Rs 3,000 crore, which is expected to increase to Rs 4,000 cr...
25 Apr, 2020, 11.10 AM IST
Fruit industry blooming as Indian platter gets exotic with Sharoni, KiwisWith quite a few takers even for high-quality avacado which cost Rs 400/piece, the exotic fruit industry is growing at a healthy 15% to 20%...
21 Dec, 2015, 04.54 AM IST
Zespri doubles kiwi sales, owes it to Dengue-prone IndiaDoctors, patients and WhatsApp push the sale of exotic fruit, owing to its medicinal properties that are believed to help fight dengue feve...
25 Nov, 2014, 01.29 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh kiwi's wine launchedKiwi fruits cultivated in Arunachal Pradesh are of high aroma and flavour, thus producing a very crisp and fresh kiwi wine.
16 Sep, 2014, 07.04 PM IST
Imported fruits posing challenges to domestic growers: Sharad PawarAgriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said their is a need to implement the recommendations of the Saumita Chaudhuri report.
17 Jul, 2013, 02.33 PM IST
- Imported fruits are a hot pick
One could call it fruits of globalisation. Although they carry a hefty price tag, fruits from across the world have made it to the neighbou...
20 Jun, 2009, 04.52 AM IST
- Kiwis to get rare as govt bans import of exotic fruits
The government has brought out a new law which would restrict imports of vegetables and fruits into the country and makes exotic fruits suc...
23 Jan, 2004, 02.33 AM IST