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APEDA facilitates first export of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica

India Shipping News NEW DELHI: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first export consignment of 12 metric tonnes of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica. This initiative aligns with the visionary programme of the Hon’ble […]

APEDA facilitates first export of fortified rice kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica

Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) is produced by blending rice flour with micronutrients such as iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12 The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first export consignment of 12 metric tonnes of Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) […]

Rice prices down by up to 36% post-festive season

By Sutanuka Ghosal, ET Bureau Synopsis: Rice prices have dropped considerably after the festive season. This is due to a larger kharif rice harvest this year. Common non-basmati rice prices are down, and specialty varieties like Gobindobhog have seen a sharp fall. Basmati prices have also decreased. Exporters are exploring new markets like Japan and […]

India sets sail on new rice odyssey, eyeing 26 fresh global markets

Agribusiness APEDA’s new roadmap blends trade expansion with sustainability and supply chain resilience India, already the world’s preeminent rice exporter, is now scripting the next chapter of its agricultural diplomacy — expanding its rice export footprint to 26 new markets across the globe. The announcement by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority […]

Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 To Be Held In New Delhi On October 30-31

The BIRC 2025 is scheduled to be held at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, on 30–31 October 2025. The event, led by industry bodies with government support, aims to boost trade partnerships and expand India’s rice export potential. KJ Staff India is preparing to highlight its growing dominance in the global rice market […]

BIRC 2025 to link farmers with the global supply chain in big push towards Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 (BIRC 2025) will be a major milestone towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and will go a long way in serving the interest of farmers. As per Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) this MEGA event, scheduled for 30 and 31 October 2025 at the […]

Indian rice varieties set to feature in Kimchi, Sushi, Dumplings, and Burritos amid export drive

As a case in point, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) termed Japan a huge market for Indian rice, having identified 7 varieties from J&K, and the Northeast for sticky rice. By Abhimanyu Sharma As part of increasing rice exports in volume and scale, the Indian government and exporters are exploring […]

New Delhi to host 2-day global rice conference from Oct 30 

Organised by IREF in collaboration with Apeda, Kribhco is the main sponspor of the event. By BL Chennai Bureau Over 5,000 farmers and 1,000 cooperatives are expected to take part in the two-day Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 to be held in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam from October 30. Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) […]

APEDA allowed to retain 30% of non-Basmati export fee; Basmati exporters cry foul over disparity

The NBDF will use the funds for promotional and research activities, training, and trade initiatives, while APEDA’s share is to be used as “service and infrastructure charges.” By Prabhudatta Mishra The Commerce Ministry has authorised its agri-export promotion body, APEDA, to retain a 30 per cent share of the funds collected from the registration fee […]

Myanmar and Pakistan Undercut India’s Non-Basmati Rice Exports

India’s ambitious target of exporting 20 million tonnes of non-basmati rice in 2024–25 faces a setback as cheaper supplies from Myanmar and Pakistan undercut Indian prices in the global market. India’s hopes of exporting 20 million tonnes of non-basmati rice for 2024–25 seem to be fading, as cheaper rice from Myanmar and Pakistan is hurting […]