In an effort to control the increasing retail prices, the Consumer Affairs Department has directed the procurement of tomatoes directly from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra for distribution in high-demand areas, an official release said. As per the official statement, the Department of Consumer Affairs has instructed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and […]
The import of potatoes to India from Bhutan will continue without any import license for another year, Bhutan Live reported citing the notification by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. A similar exemption has also been made for areca nut export. Earlier, the Indian government had given import exemption for potatoes from Bhutan for […]
Amid a sharp spurt in tomato prices across the country, the Central government has directed its agencies – NAFED and NCCF — to immediately procure the staple vegetable from mandis in key growing states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The rise in tomato prices is reported across the country, and not just limited to […]
Mitra, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) and Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brand has opened its Alwar Oil Plant. According to the company, it has imported advanced machinery from Germany, ensuring a no-human-touch manufacturing process. Subsequently, the decision to set up the plant was driven by market demand and the need to introduce new oils, including soya […]
Researchers discovered that the plastic mulch used to help Californian strawberries grow sheds a large number of plastic mulch fragments. These particles have been shown to have a negative impact on soil quality, casting doubt on their long-term viability. The survey’s findings are likely to apply to plastic use in agricultural production around the world. […]
Scuzo Ice ‘O’ Magic, a live popsicle concept and dessert café has opened its third outlet in Gurugram. The new outlet is located at Sapphire Mall, Sector-90, Shop no. G-53, Gurugram. According to the company, it offers a unique live popsicle concept, allowing customers to choose their favorite fruit from a wide selection and have […]
The per plate cost of veg and non-veg thali in India, which has been on a decline since October 2022, nosed up in May and June 2023, according to Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics report. Crisil’s monthly indicator of food plate cost said that soaring tomato, pulses, and staple grain prices have added pressure on […]
Tomatoes are now red-hot and burning a hole in the common people’s pockets as the prices have skyrocketed and are being sold at over Rs 100 per kg in several key cities. Many attribute the sharp rise in the vegetable to heatwaves in key tomato-growing areas and heavy rains, as well, as disruption in supply […]
While the falling economy continues to be one of the main issues for China and now its extreme weather conditions may open the gate of the food security crisis, Federico Giuliani wrote in InsideOver. China’s Meteorological Administration had predicted that the deadly El Nino is gripping it in the coming weeks and months will lead […]
As the Karnataka government is facing difficulty in procuring large quantities of rice, it has decided that instead of providing 5 kg additional rice to beneficiaries as promised under the ‘Anna Bhagya’ scheme, it would give cash at the rate of Rs 34 per kilo. Congress had promised 10 kg of rice per person through […]
