Published: Nov 11, 2019

The Indian federal government has relaxed the fumigation conditions for imported onions up to th 30th of November, to improve its domestic supply and check prices.

Published: Nov 08, 2019

A Special Task Force (STF) team of Excise and Prohibition Department in Anakapalle arrested two persons and seized about 725 kg of marijuana being transported in a van this Tuesday.

Published: Nov 08, 2019

On average each day in October, only 3,200 tons of apples came from Kashmir to Azadpur Mandi compared to 18,250 tons in the same period last year.

Published: Nov 08, 2019

The monsoon season in India has been very intense the past few months, so much so that it has even broken records.

Published: Nov 07, 2019

The food grade cellulose market is expected to reach ~ US$390 million by the end of 2019 in terms of value, and is forecasted to reach ~ US$550 million by the end of 2029.

Published: Nov 07, 2019

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft notification for regulating the food sold to school children in school canteens and periphery.

Published: Nov 07, 2019

At a time when onion prices have crossed Rs90 (€1.17) a kilogram in Chennai, the government on Monday said it would take action against traders hoarding onions or selling them at higher prices.

Published: Nov 07, 2019

As well as exporting quite a few agricultural products, India also imports a significant amount of fruit and vegetables every year.

Published: Nov 06, 2019

Heavy rain boosted demand for fertilizer in rice-growing areas in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Published: Nov 06, 2019

In New Delhi markets, arrivals of onions and tomatoes have substantially improved over the last three days.

Published: Nov 05, 2019

Skyrocketing vegetable prices in Ahmedabad have once again made consumers and restaurateurs nervous.

Published: Nov 05, 2019

While the retail prices of onion and tomato continued to remain in the range of Rs 60-70 per kg in the national capital, the ministry said their rates are likely to drop as the arrival of the fresh goods has commenced.

Published: Nov 04, 2019

Despite government measures, New Delhi continues to face surging prices of onions and tomatoes in the range of Rs 60-70/kg (€0.76-90) in the retail markets.

Published: Nov 04, 2019

Farmer organisations from across India have called for protests against the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), with some even threatening to block essential supplies.

Published: Oct 30, 2019

Simply Fresh says that with its new investment in India, consumers will be able to enjoy fresh and safe produce that is sustainably grown locally following international standards for food safety.

Published: Oct 28, 2019

After onions, the prices of garlic have jumped sharply over the last one month.

Published: Oct 25, 2019

Counterfeit food items, being totally illegal, bypass all mandatory quality checks and pose a grave danger to the health of our citizens.

Published: Oct 25, 2019

Bangladesh Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has asked the Indian government to lift ban on onion export to neighbouring country.

Published: Oct 25, 2019

The wholesale apple prices have dropped somewhat across major mandis (markets) this week with a spike in supply from Jammu & Kashmir where harvest is at its peak.

Published: Oct 24, 2019

FSSAI (the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has started a special drive for licencing and registration of food businesses from October 1, 2019, and directed the state food safety departments to take it up to ensure food safety compliance unde