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Cold storages struggle as Gulf cargo lands in IndiaIndian cold storages are full of imported apples, avocados, and dry fruits. Shipping disruptions due to the Iran war are causing these dive...
Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
A Rs 3 hike makes India’s inflation battle somewhat harderIndian Oil Marketing Companies have increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre each, and CNG by Rs 2/kg, following daily losses o...
Petrol, diesel price hike impact: From milk, onions, Blinkit deliveries to Uber fares & others, here's all that may get costlierPetrol, diesel price hike impact: Centre’s Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices may not feel massive immediately, but its ripple...
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh Longer With One Simple Fridge HabitFood wastage from bagged salads can be significantly reduced by a simple trick: adding a dry paper towel to the bag. This absorbs excess mo...
Pakistan eases restrictions on twin cities with no possibility of US-Iran talksPakistan has relaxed traffic restrictions in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. This comes after the anticipated second round of US-Iran talks did n...
No US-Iran peace talks in sight, but Pakistan maintains security lockdownIslamabad is under a week-long lockdown, anticipating U.S.-Iran peace talks that remain elusive. Key roads are sealed, impacting daily life...
West Asia conflict deals a double whammy to India’s farm sector: pre-harvest cost pressures, post-harvest shipping delaysSupply shocks, export disruptions, and labour shortages caused by the Iran war are beginning to strain India’s agriculture despite ample fo...
Farm exporters take costly detours as Middle East conflict disrupts tradeIndian horticulture exporters are rerouting shipments to alternative Middle East ports like Khor Fakkan. This move aims to bypass congestio...
Seasonal fruit mango in West Bengal sinks deep under lockdown crisisCorona lockdown has put entire mango trade in West Bengal under deep uncertainty. The debacle is bound to cause severe economic crisis in t...
Finance Minister proposes Kisan Rail to transport perishables in refrigerated vans; 9 already available on networkRailway Board Chairman VK Yadav said these vans, with a carrying capacity of 17 tonnes each for transportation of highly-perishable parcel ...
Business community mulls to air freight fresh fruit from Kashmir due to frequent Highway blockadeThe NH-44 is the only connecting link between Srinagar and Jammu and thus remains arterial road for business and movement of public transpo...
Mega food park project progressing well, says Harsimrat Kaur BadalThe central government is aiming to establish 42 mega food parks with a cluster-based approach in a phased manner to prevent wastage and da...
Industry, government should jointly promote food processing sector: Saryu RaiThe academic fraternity, industry and the government should come together and work for promotion and development of food processing sector ...
West Bengal’s Maldaha hit by fatal Litchi syndromeMuzaffarpur district of Bihar, another major Litchi producing region had badly suffered with the same disease in 2012 during harvesting in ...
Delisting of perishables to benefit upcoming Sonepat hubAmong other major decisions after the recent electoral drubbing, comes chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s announcement delisting vegeta...
- Customs asked to speed up clearance for perishable exports
To boost exports of perishable agro items, the Revenue Department has asked Customs officials to accord speedy clearance to such cargo.
- Sahai asks states to lower VAT at 0-4% on processed foods
To check rising food prices when inflation has touched 7.61 per cent, Minister of State for Food Processing Subodh Kant Sahai on Tuesday ur...