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Trade APEDA Facilitates First Biscuit Export from Varanasi to Oman Under India-Oman CEPA
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first-ever biscuit export from Varanasi to Oman under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The 40-tonne shipment, manufactured by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries, marks a milestone for processed food exports from eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Trade FTAs, Agri-Start-ups and FPOs to Drive Next Phase of Farm Export Growth: APEDA Chief
APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said the authority is leveraging recent FTAs with the UK and EU, its agri-start-up programme Bharti, and farmer producer organisations (FPOs) to drive the next phase of agricultural export growth. Dev described the FTAs as potential 'game changers' that will level the playing field for Indian processed food exporters. APEDA aims to nearly double its FPO membership to 3,000 and launch a dedicated FPO export promotion programme within two to three months.
Trade India's mango exports reach 45 countries; US shipments likely to grow over 30% this season: APEDA
India's mango exports have reached more than 45 countries this season, with shipments to the United States already surpassing last year's full-season volumes nearly a month before the season ends. APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said exports to the US are on track to grow by more than 30% this season, driven by promotional campaigns in major US cities. Overall agricultural and processed food exports reached $53 billion last financial year, and India's export basket has diversified from around 280 to nearly 500 products over the past decade.
Trade Two Rice Export Bodies Seek Review of Apeda Move to Appoint New Law Firm for Basmati GI, IPR Cases
Two Indian rice exporters' associations, AIREA and BRMEA, have asked the Commerce Ministry to review Apeda's decision to appoint a new law firm to handle global Basmati GI and IPR cases, alleging arbitrary selection and conflict of interest. The law firm had represented petitioners seeking to expand the Basmati GI area to include Madhya Pradesh, a move Apeda historically opposed.
Trade APEDA to Invest Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund in Fixed Deposits Beyond ₹1 Crore
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has decided to invest all amounts above ₹1 crore from the Non-Basmati Rice Development Fund (NBDF) into term deposits. Between September 2025 and April 2026, ₹9.66 crore was collected from exporters at a fee of ₹9.44 per tonne. The move aims to build a corpus, though some exporters criticise keeping funds idle.
Trade APEDA Releases SOP for Rice Exports to China After GMO Rejections
APEDA released a standard operating procedure (SOP) for rice exports to China following China's rejection of non-basmati consignments over alleged GMO contamination. The SOP, effective June 9, mandates testing by recognized labs and registration with DPPQS and GACC. India's non-basmati rice exports to China rose to 315,193 tonnes in 2025-26.