Food Export

Govt cuts minimum export price of natural honey to $1,400 per tonne

The government has cut the minimum export price (MEP) on natural honey from USD 2,000 per tonne to USD 1,400 per tonne till the end of this year, according to a notification. Exports below this MEP are not permitted. "MEP on natural honey is revised from USD 2,000 per metric tonne to USD 1,400 per metric tonne with immediate effect, till December 31, 2025," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said in a notification. The MEP was introduced in March 2024. The major exporting destinations are the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The Centre has rolled out the National Beekeeping and Honey Mission (NBHM) for promoting scientific beekeeping for the holistic growth of the sector. The main honey producing states are Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Bihar and Rajasthan. In 2023-24, India exported the commodity worth USD 177.52 million.

US food sector seeks relief from Trump admin as tariffs threaten prices

The US food sector is pressing the Trump administration for relief as new tariffs on imports like seafood, fruits, and vegetables risk pushing up consumer prices

SEA urges govt to lift ban on de-oiled rice bran exports to clear stock

Solvent Extractors' Association (SEA) on Wednesday urged the government to lift the export ban on de-oiled rice bran to allow clearance of surplus stock. De-oiled rice bran is used as feed primarily for cattle and poultry. "The ban has left processors struggling to dispose of de-oiled rice bran, forcing many to shut down operations or cut capacity - impacting both the rice milling industry and rice bran oil production," SEA said in a statement. The government imposed the ban on July 28, 2023, and has extended it multiple times - most recently in February 2025, through September 30, 2025. "We have urged the government to evaluate the wide-ranging economic, agricultural, and environmental benefits of lifting the ban," the Mumbai-based trade body said. SEA argued that exporting surplus de-oiled rice bran would allow efficient clearance of stock, enable sustained processing, improve capacity utilization, maintain vegetable oil production, increase employment and foreign exchange ...

China buys more Indian rapeseed meal after tariff on Canadian imports

India, the world's third-largest rapeseed producer, has struggled to export significant amounts of rapeseed meal to China because of higher prices

Food, beverage, marine exports could hit $100 bn in 4-5 yrs: Piyush Goyal

There is a potential to increase exports of food, beverages and marine products to USD 100 billion in the next 4-5 years as huge demand is there for these goods in the global markets, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. Interacting with the food and beverage industry players, the minister also suggested the companies focus on quality, nutrition and sustainability. "I hope to see a 3-digit mark, a USD 100 billion mark, in our food, beverages, marine products and agri exports in the next 4-5 years," Goyal said. He further said this is not an ambitious target and the industry should work together to take the exports to this level. To enhance the quality of production, the government is looking at expanding testing laboratories in the country. The interaction was held on the sidelines of the Indusfood 2025 exhibition in Greater Noida.

Fast food delivery saves time but costs consumers Rs 9K-11K crore annually

A report reveals that food aggregators' pricing models include small, seemingly negligible fees, which can add up significantly, affecting consumers' wallets without immediate notice

China stores massive volumes of crude oil in August on soft prices

The world's biggest crude importer saw arrivals of 11.56 million bpd in August, while domestic output was 4.20 million bpd, given a total of 15.76 million bpd available to refineries

Govt plans FMD-free zones in 8 states to enhance animal product exports

The government plans to establish Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)-free zones in eight states to boost exports of animal products, according to a senior government official. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary in the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, announced the initiative at the workshop that concluded on August 30 on the issue of animal infectious disease prioritisation, organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in collaboration with the department. "We've made significant progress in tackling four critical diseases: FMD, Peste des Petits Ruminants, Brucellosis, and Classical Swine Fever under the National Control Programme," Upadhyaya said. The government "plans to establish FMD-free zones in eight states, where advanced vaccination efforts are underway", she said. This strategic move is expected to pave the way for expanded export opportunities for Indian animal products, enhancing the country's global market presence, she added. The three-day workshop resulted

Bigger, bolder labels: Companies look to put it back on FSSAI table

Industry executives say the transition to new nutritional labelling may have cost implications for companies as they usually have packaging stock for the next few months

Centre planning to procure 1 million tonne of chana dal at market price

Due to insufficient rainfall and an extended dry period last year, chana prices shot up in anticipation of lower production this year

Ukrainian food producers needs long-term plan for exports to EU: Report

Ukraine wants to permanently remove tariffs and quotas on EU agricultural imports by updating its trade deal with the EU, or at least extend the current suspension for three years

Sugar output falls 2.48% to 22.36 mn tonnes till Feb 15 of FY24: ISMA

The country's sugar production dipped 2.48 per cent to 22.36 million tonnes till February 15 of the ongoing 2023-24 marketing year, as per the industry body ISMA's latest data. Sugar production stood at 22.93 million tonnes in the year-ago period. Sugar marketing year runs from October to September. In its second estimate, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) has projected sugar output to decline by 10 per cent to 33.05 million tonnes in the current 2023-24 marketing year as against 36.62 million tonnes in the previous year. According to ISMA, sugar production in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu remained lower till February 15 of the ongoing marketing year. However, sugar output in Uttar Pradesh -- the country's second largest producer of the sweetener -- was higher at 6.77 million tonnes as against 6.12 million tonnes in the period under review. The production in Maharasthra -- the country's largest producing state of sugar -- was down at 7.94 million tonnes t

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters

Centre establishes National Turmeric Board, expected to reach $1 bn by 2030

National Turmeric Board to increase awareness and consumption of turmeric and develop new markets internationally to increase exports

Erdogan discusses Ukrainian crisis with Putin, grain export key highlight

Erdogan emphasised that Türkiye is determined to continue to make necessary efforts to establish a just peace between Russia and Ukraine

Wheat export ban to continue to ensure adequate supplies in India: Goyal

The ban on exports of wheat will continue as India has to ensure adequate supplies of the foodgrain for its domestic market and keep the inflation at check, Union minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. He said that the procurement of wheat has started and the numbers for the first week of buying are "very" satisfactory. "I could believe that we will have a good harvest despite the unseasonal rains...We do believe that we will have to ensure adequate supplies for the Indian market and once the procurement period is over, we believe that it will be important that inflation is also contained in the country and therefore it is important that the wheat exports continue to remain banned," the commerce and industry and consumer affairs, food and public distribution minister told reporters here. He is here on a two-day visit to meet leaders and businesses in order to enhance economic ties between India and Italy. India, the world's second-largest wheat producer, banned wheat exports in Ma

Centre aims at almost doubling seafood exports to $14 billion by 2025

The Centre is aiming at nearly doubling seafood exports to USD 14 billion by 2025, a Union minister said on Wednesday. Seafood exports are showing a positive trend this fiscal with three per cent growth in volume, she said. "In 2021-22, the (seafood) exports figure was worth USD 7.76 billion, which was 17 per cent of our agriculture shipments. We have a target to achieve USD 14 billion by 2025," Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Anupriya Patel said. She was speaking here at the inauguration of the India International Seafood Show 2023. India's commitment towards safe and sustainable seafood production for export will lead the way for enhancing foreign direct investment, thereby contributing to the Make in India' initiative, Patel said. "We are also proceeding in a favourable manner with our Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with different important-export destinations. "India, today, has become one of the most preferred and one of the very big seafood baskets for the w

Food prices fall slightly in Nov as Russia-Ukraine grain exports stabilize

FAO said that Russia's rejoining of the Black Sea Grain Initiative was a driving force in November, pushing global prices for wheat 2.8% lower

Food prices at 9-month low as slow staples demand offset war disruptions

The continued decline offers some relief to households grappling with a cost-of-living crunch. The index is down for seventh month, its longest slump in 9 years, and food inflation has begun to slow

Foreign food manufacturers have to register in India for some exports

Rule applies for exports in five categories of items, says regulator FSSAI