Tripura’s organic ethnic rice gets export boost with 18 MT shipment to Austria, Netherlands

September 3, 2026 1:31 PM

Tripura’s organic ethnic rice gets export boost with 18 MT shipment to Austria, Netherlands

An 18-metric-tonne consignment of four varieties of NPOP-certified ethnic rice from Tripura has been flagged off for export to Austria and the Netherlands, opening new international market opportunities for farmers and Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) in the northeastern state. The consignment, facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), comprises Aromatic Kali Khasa Rice, Aromatic Harinarayan Rice, Biron Rice, a white sticky variety, and Ma...

APEDA facilitates first-ever export of mustard honey by Tripura’s Dergang FPO to Dubai

August 10, 2026 11:12 PM

APEDA facilitates first-ever export of mustard honey by Tripura’s Dergang FPO to Dubai

Tripura’s Dergang Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) has exported one metric tonne of mustard honey to Dubai, marking the first-ever international shipment of the product from the region and opening new market opportunities for local beekeepers and farmers. The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and is expected to strengthen Tripura’s emerging honey and beekeeping sector by providing farmers with access to internationa...

APEDA facilitates first-ever air shipment of Karnataka’s Neelam and Totapuri Mangoes to Maldives

July 31, 2026 8:11 PM

APEDA facilitates first-ever air shipment of Karnataka’s Neelam and Totapuri Mangoes to Maldives

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever air shipment of Karnataka's Neelam and Totapuri mangoes to the Maldives, marking a significant milestone in expanding India's premium mango exports and creating new international market opportunities for late-season varieties. The inaugural consignment, flagged off on July 30, comprised one metric tonne of Neelam and Totapuri mangoes sourced directly from farmers associated with M/s ...

APEDA facilitates first-ever sea shipment of value-added flavoured makhana from Bihar to Canada

July 30, 2026 8:07 PM

APEDA facilitates first-ever sea shipment of value-added flavoured makhana from Bihar to Canada

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever sea shipment of value-added flavoured makhana (fox nuts) from Bihar to Canada, marking a significant step in expanding the global footprint of the state's premium agricultural produce while boosting returns for farmers through value addition. The inaugural consignment, comprising seven metric tonnes packed in two containers, was flagged off from Darbhanga on July 29 and dispatched to...

India successfully exports 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes to Dubai by sea, boosting farmers’ returns

July 23, 2026 10:44 AM

India successfully exports 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes to Dubai by sea, boosting farmers’ returns

India has achieved a major milestone in fresh fruit exports with the successful shipment of 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, to Dubai by sea, demonstrating the commercial viability of a new export protocol developed jointly by the ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (ICAR-CISH) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The consignment, exported in a 40-foot refrigerated container, was sent by S...

APEDA facilitates first export of premium Kashmir cherries and plums to Singapore

July 19, 2026 3:22 PM

APEDA facilitates first export of premium Kashmir cherries and plums to Singapore

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export shipment of premium Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu & Kashmir to Singapore, marking another milestone in expanding the global reach of the region's horticultural produce. The shipment, comprising Areko cherries (High-Density European Sweet Cherries) and Scentrose plums sourced from Shopian and Pulwama, follows the successful export of fresh cherries and plums from...

India showcases premium mangoes in Iceland with first-ever promotion events to boost exports

June 26, 2026 2:24 PM

India showcases premium mangoes in Iceland with first-ever promotion events to boost exports

India has taken a significant step towards expanding its agricultural exports to Northern Europe, with the Embassy of India in Reykjavik and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) jointly organising the first-ever Indian Mango Promotion Events in Iceland. Held on June 24 in Reykjavik and June 25 in Akureyri, North Iceland, the events showcased four of India's premium mango varieties - Dasheri, Chausa, Langra and Kesar - highlighting the country's rich ...

Piyush Goyal inaugurates APEDA’s first regional office in Bihar, boosting state’s agri-export potential

September 12, 2025 4:46 PM

Piyush Goyal inaugurates APEDA’s first regional office in Bihar, boosting state’s agri-export potential

In a bid to boost Bihar’s footprint on the global agri-export map, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday inaugurated the state’s first regional office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA). The inauguration took place during the Bihar Idea Festival in Patna, in the presence of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Industries Minister Nitish Mishra, senior state officials, APEDA leadership, entrepreneurs, FPOs and...

India exports first consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot to Qatar

June 27, 2025 3:59 PM

India exports first consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot to Qatar

In a boost to India's horticultural exports, the first consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot, Punjab, was flagged off to Doha, Qatar, on Friday. The one-metric-tonne consignment marks a major milestone for India’s agri-export sector and was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in collaboration with the Punjab Horticulture Department. Additionally, a separate 0.5-metric-tonne ...

Bihar showcases agri-food strength at International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 in Patna

May 19, 2025 10:45 PM

Bihar showcases agri-food strength at International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 in Patna

Bihar took centre stage in India’s agri-food export push as the International Buyer-Seller Meet (IBSM) 2025 commenced in Patna on Monday. Organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in collaboration with APEDA, TPCI, and the Government of Bihar, the two-day event aims to boost food exports, facilitate global trade linkages, and unlock the state’s rich agricultural potential. The inaugural session was graced by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan, B...