India aims at $1 billion fresh banana exports in next 5 years
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India aims at $1 billion fresh banana exports in next 5 years

The Hindu  

With successfully exporting a trial shipment of fresh bananas to the Netherlands through sea route, India is now aiming to increase exports of this fruit to $1 billion in the next five years, an official said. "With the successful trial shipment, India aims to export bananas worth over USD one billion in the next five years, opening doors to a diversified market portfolio through sea route," the official said. India's banana export destinations extend beyond the Middle East, with potential opportunities in major global players like the U.S., Russia, Japan, Germany, China, the Netherlands, the UK, and France, the official added. APEDA's continuous efforts, including B2B exhibitions and the development of sea protocols for other fruits, highlight a proactive approach to boost India's agricultural exports, the official added.

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Banana research centre holds meet to promote Tiruchi as export hub for agricultural products
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Banana research centre holds meet to promote Tiruchi as export hub for agricultural products

The Hindu  

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Govt aims to grab 10% agri exports market
8 months ago

Govt aims to grab 10% agri exports market

Hindustan Times  

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Commerce ministry shifts focus to push fresh fruits and vegetables to US and EU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Commerce ministry shifts focus to push fresh fruits and vegetables to US and EU

Live Mint  

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Mango exports rose 19% in April-Aug. as 41 countries bought fruit
1 year, 1 month ago

Mango exports rose 19% in April-Aug. as 41 countries bought fruit

The Hindu  

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Bengaluru airport observes 124 per cent raise of mango exports in 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengaluru airport observes 124 per cent raise of mango exports in 2023

Hindustan Times  

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Banana, the highly nutritious fruit
2 years, 1 month ago

Banana, the highly nutritious fruit

The Hindu  

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India's Agri, Processed Food Product Exports Jump 29.7% To $9.59 Billion in April-July 2022; Details Here
2 years, 3 months ago

India's Agri, Processed Food Product Exports Jump 29.7% To $9.59 Billion in April-July 2022; Details Here

News 18  

India’s total export of agricultural and processed food products jumped 29.75 per cent to $9.59 billion in April-July 2022, compared with $7.40 billion in the corresponding period last year, according to official data. It added that processed food products like cereals and miscellaneous processed items also reported a growth of 37.75 per cent and 35.26 per cent, respectively, in comparison …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Why is India a laggard in global fruit and vegetable market?

Business Standard  

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What drove India's exports to record $400 billion?
2 years, 8 months ago

What drove India's exports to record $400 billion?

Business Standard  

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Farm exports grew over 17% in FY21: Anup Wadhawan
3 years, 6 months ago

Farm exports grew over 17% in FY21: Anup Wadhawan

Live Mint  

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