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Small tea growers in India are hopeful of receiving benefits under agricultural welfare schemes like PMFBY and PMKSY. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce recommends treating them at...

Indian rice exports to the EU have faced Aflatoxin detections, prompting concerns. The government has been working to address the issue and ensure compliance with EU regulations. Learn more about...

US seeks large trade deal with India, pushing for open agriculture sector, raising concerns about impact on Indian farmers and livelihoods.

Patanjali Foods has recalled 4 tonnes of red chilli powder after FSSAI found pesticide residue exceeding permissible limits. The company urges customers to return the product for a full refund.

India's tea industry faces production decline due to weather and early closures, but exports rise. Learn about the challenges and opportunities for tea producers and exporters in 2024.

India's food processing ministry will address industry concerns regarding GST rates with the GST Council. The meeting highlighted issues like ease of doing business, imports, and misconceptions...

An ACFI-EY report predicts Indian agrochemical exports to exceed Rs 80,000 crore in the next four years with a conducive environment. The industry currently exports over Rs 43,000 crore and aims to...

FSSAI emphasizes the importance of controlling chemical contamination in agricultural raw materials for food industry advancement. The authority highlights the need for MRL enforcement, regular...

India's commerce ministry is creating a platform to register and address non-tariff barriers faced by exporters, aiming to boost trade and achieve a USD 1 trillion export target by 2030.

India's food safety regulator has asked Everest Spices to take corrective actions after some samples were found non-compliant with ethylene oxide (EtO) standards. MDH samples were compliant.

India has issued detailed guidelines to prevent ethylene oxide (EtO) contamination in spices for exports, following recent recalls of Indian spice brands in Singapore and Hong Kong.

India's spice exports face a 40% decline due to ethylene oxide (EtO) contamination concerns. FISS urges government intervention to resolve the issue.

India has stringent norms for pesticide residues in food, rejecting reports claiming high levels. The government clarifies its stance on MRLs, aligning with Codex and EU standards.

India has allowed exports of 99,500 tonnes of onions to six neighbouring countries despite a ban on shipments. The decision comes amid concerns over domestic onion supply and rising international...

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urges tea factories to continue buying from small growers, promising to address food safety concerns after elections.

Small tea growers in West Bengal are protesting a new rule by bought leaf factories (BLFs) that requires all tea leaves to meet food safety standards, impacting livelihoods in north Bengal.

The Tea Association of India (TAI) welcomes the Tea Board's decision to sell dust tea entirely through auctions, aiming to restructure the tea market and revitalize the industry.

FSSAI CEO calls for increased use of bio-pesticides in tea production to ensure safety and quality. Focus on traceability, pesticide residue testing, and MRL adherence.