APEDA Launches BHARATI Initiative to Enhance Agri-Food Exports

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has launched the BHARATI initiative, aimed at empowering 100 agri-food startups to drive innovation and boost exports to a target of $50 billion by 2030. The initiative, which will begin its pilot cohort in September 2025, focuses on advanced technologies and aims to strengthen India's global competitiveness in the agri-food sector. It includes a three-month acceleration program for selected startups, addressing challenges in product development, quality assurance, and logistics, while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link