India’s sugar production rises 6% till March 15, 2019: ISMA
India’s sugar production rose by 6% to 273.47 lakh tonnes till March 15, 2019, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said in a statement. On the …
India’s industry body urges govt to allow bulk export of mustard oil
India’s edible oil industry has reiterated its demand for allowing bulk exports of mustard oil from India as the country expected to harvest the biggest ever …
INTERVIEW – LT Foods says to offer organic products directly to consumers in key markets
Ecolife products, the organic food brand of Gurgaon-based basmati rice major LT Foods, will soon be readily available in leading retail outlets in the country, …
INTERVIEW – LT Foods says to begin commercial production of Kari Kari snacks in June
The Gurgaon-based LT Foods, known for its Dawaat brand of basmati rice, is all set to add a new product line to its portfolio – rice-based snacks. The …
India’s wholesale inflation rises to 2.93% in February 2019
Inflation based on wholesale prices rose to 2.93% in February over the previous month due to hardening of prices of primary articles, fuel and power, according …
Mango exports may hit 50,000 tonne this season; South Korea, Malaysia among new markets
With a good harvest expected this season, the country’s mango exports is expected to cross 50,000 tonnes. Last season, India exported some 40,000 tonnes. …
Grapes become cheaper in Maharashtra, India; heavy arrivals hit prices
Wholesale prices of grapes in Maharashtra are on a downward spiral, thanks to the heavy arrivals in the market and lack of demand from the North due to the …
INTERVIEW – Doubling agri-exports would be too challenging, says FIEO
The government’s target of doubling agriculture exports from the current base of a little over $30 billion by 2022 would not be easy to achieve because there …
Global food index rises mostly on higher dairy prices
Global food prices rose in February, with the FAO Food Price Index averaging 167.5 points, up 1.7 percent from January, in part driven up by sharp increases …
OECD cuts global growth forecast over trade tensions, Brexit uncertainty
Trade tensions and political uncertainty, including Brexit, are weighing on the world’s economy, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development …