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India has been recognized as the "Country of the Year" for the upcoming BIOFACH 2026, the world's leading trade fair for organic products. This honor underscores India's significant advancements and commitment to organic agriculture. India's participation, organized by the Agricultural and Processed
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APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, organized an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati to strengthen agricultural export linkages from Assam. Over 30 exporters, 9 importers, and 50 Farmer Producer Companies participated in the event aimed at enhancing market access for Assam's organic and processed food
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has inaugurated a new regional office in Raipur with the aim of boosting agricultural and processed food exports from Chhattisgarh. The initiative, launched during the 2nd India International Rice Summit, seeks to empower local farmers and producer organizations, integrate them
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India, held the BHARATI Startup Challenge at IndusFood 2026 to promote agri-startups in the export sector. The selected startups will participate in global events like Gulfood in Dubai and BIOFACH in Germany to
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry organized the BHARATI Startup Challenge at IndusFood 2026. The initiative aims to boost innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture exports, offering mentorship and international exposure at events like Gulfood in Dubai and BIOFACH in
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the export of 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice from Chhattisgarh, India, to Papua New Guinea. This milestone highlights India's commitment to enhancing its agricultural export portfolio and its reputation as a reliable supplier of
Fortified Rice Kernel
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export of 12 metric tonnes of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica. This initiative supports India's 'Kuposhan Mukt Bharat' program aimed at combating malnutrition. The export highlights Chhattisgarh'
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of 500 kg of GI-tagged Indi and Puliyankudi limes from India to the UK. This milestone aims to promote India's unique agricultural heritage and enhance farmers' access to global markets, benefiting
BIRC 2025
The Government of India is providing non-financial support for the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025, scheduled for October 30-31, 2025, in New Delhi. Organized by the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF), the event aims to promote rice exports, with participation from various rice exporter associations. The IREF will cover
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The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) participated as the Export Partner at World Food India 2025, showcasing India's diverse agri-food sector. The event attracted over 530 international buyers and facilitated more than 4,600 B2B meetings. APEDA signed a strategic MoU with LuLu Hypermarket
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated APEDA's first office in Patna, aiming to enhance Bihar's agricultural export capabilities. The office will provide direct support to farmers and exporters, facilitating access to global markets. A notable highlight was the flagging off of a 7 metric ton consignment of
NCEL
The National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperative-led agricultural exports in India. This partnership aims to enhance value realization for farmers, improve rural livelihoods, and bolster India's position in