Topic: APEDA
APEDA signs pact with Lulu to promote millets in GCC
The FSSAI recently released standards for millets; GoI is to promote millets in the brand name “Shree Anna”; millet production is to be boosted in the country, 2023...
APEDA to use River Names for Branding
The Government of India has been trying to increase its agricultural exports by exhibiting agricultural and processed food products in foreign countries. APEDA was a pioneer in realizing... Plan to Promote Millet Exports
The Union Ministry of Commerce, via its apex agricultural export promotion body, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), has formulated a plan to promote millet...
India exports first contingent of plant-based meat products
The APEDA has facilitated the export of first contingent of plant-based meat products under vegan food category from Gujarat to California, US. Key facts Vegan food products are...
Exports of GI-tagged Agri products
In line with the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision, the central government decided to give a renewed thrust to the use of geographical indications (GI) tag to promote India’s unique...
GI certified Madurai Jasmine Flowers exported to US, Dubai
Geographical Indications (GI) certified Madurai jasmine and other traditional flowers like lily, button rose, chamanthi, and marigold were exported to United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on...
Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai
First Commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries was exported to Dubai from Srinagar on July 6, 2021 in order to boost horticultural exports. Key Points In June,...
Assam’s Burmese grapes exported to Dubai
To harness the export potential of agricultural & processed food products from north-eastern states, fresh Burmese grapes shipment was exported to Dubai from Guwahati. Highlights Burmese grapes are...
Export of processed food products increase by 27% during April-February 20-21
The exports of processed food products during April-February 2020-21 grew by 26.51%. Their exports amounted to Rs 43,798 crores during this period. Exports of Processed Food Products The...
What is Suez Canal Blockade?
A container ship called the “Ever Given” recently ran aground in the Suez Canal. This blocked more than 400 ships from transiting the canal. The blockage created huge... APEDA launches its first Virtual Trade Fair
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched the first virtual trade fair on March 10, 2021. It will conclude on March 12, 2021. Highlights...
