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European Rice Campaign Wraps Up a Successful Journey in the UK.

LONDON, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Rice campaign is wrapping up its activities in the United Kingdom after three years of sharing stories, flavors, and traditions. What began as an effort to introduce British consumers and industry leaders to the quality and sustainability of European-grown rice has grown into a genuine connection […]

Rice prices in Japan dip for first time in 18 weeks as government stockpiles reach supermarket.

Although this marked the first drop since Dec. 23-29, prices are still more than double the ¥2,106 recorded during the same week a year earlier. The Japan News TOKYO – The average retail price of rice sold at supermarkets between April 28 and May 4 was ¥4,214 per 5-kilogram bag, ¥19 lower than the previous […]

DA: P20/kilo rice in Metro starts today

Bella Cariaso – The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — As the 10-day ayuda ban distribution ended after the midterm elections, the Department of Agriculture (DA) will roll out rice for P20 per kilo in Kadiwa stores in Metro Manila today. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said around 10 million people or two million families […]

Why the free trade agreement with UK is a win-win for India

All Indian exports to the UK will now enjoy zero-duty benefits, opening access to one of the world’s most affluent and consumption-driven markets. Sonal Khetarpal In Short After three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that is likely to boost bilateral trade by $60 billion (Rs […]

Legal action looms for market price violators

Nyein Nyein The Consumer Affairs Department under the Ministry of Commerce stated that reasonable market prices of rice for May 2025 were issued, and non-compliance with the set prices is subject to legal action.The Ministry of Commerce issued reasonable prices for all varieties; K60,000-K72,000 per 108-pound bag of non-premium rice varieties (Aemahta, Ngasein, Sinthukha, Ngasein […]

India–Pakistan Tensions: Basmati Rice Prices Surge

The increase was also driven by other factors, like changes in government’s rice export policy and weather patterns. Pallavi Nahata India-Pakistan tensions appear to be driving up prices of Basmati rice. Prices of Basmati rice in India have surged by about 18% over the past two months, rising from Rs 55 to Rs 65 per […]

Thai rice faces tough times amid levies

Source: China Daily Thailand needs to further develop high-quality rice varieties and boost production to meet the market demand and maintain the kingdom’s competitiveness in the global rice trade amid emerging challenges partly due to steep US trade tariffs, experts say. “Thai jasmine rice has a high quality and reputation in the international market, which […]