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Pakistan's outdated mandi system stifles agricultural innovation
Updated : 2 days, 1 hour ago IST
Pakistan's fruit and vegetable supply remains dominated by traditional middlemen and the "mandi" system, with digital platforms handling only 2-3% of trade. Restrictive provincial laws and lack of infrastructure force farmers into dependency on commission agents, stalling modern technologica
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AAHAR 2026 - 40th Edition: Strengthening India's role in the global food e
Updated : 4 days, 4 hours ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 10: At a time when the world is navigating geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and economic realignments, food security and food trade have become more critical than ever. In such a global environment, platforms that strengthen trade partnerships and
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Ramazan inflation exposes Pakistan's weak market regulation
Updated : 6 days ago IST
Fruit and vegetable prices in Punjab surged during Ramazan, exceeding official rate lists and straining consumers. Vendors cite higher wholesale costs, while farmers face rising production expenses. Weak enforcement and supply-demand pressures continue to challenge Pakistan's price control s
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Veg thali cost remained flat, non-veg declined 3% in February: Crisil repo
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian (veg) thali was flat year-on-year in February 2026, while a non-vegetarian (non-veg) thali declined 3 per cent, according to the 'Roti Rice Rate' report of Crisil Intelligence.
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Pakistan: Price hikes defy official rates in Karachi as Ramazan profiteeri
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Despite official price lists, Karachi shopkeepers are charging significantly higher rates for essentials during Ramazan. Fruits, vegetables, and chicken are being sold well above government-fixed prices. The report highlights the city administration's failure to enforce regulations, leaving
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Pakistan: Ramazan price spiral exposes weak market control in Lahore
Updated : 2 weeks, 6 days ago IST
Vegetable, fruit and essential food prices have risen in Lahore's open markets for a third straight day during Ramazan. Shoppers are turning to subsidised Ramazan Sahulat Bazaars for cheaper options. Authorities conducted inspections and imposed fines, yet inflation persists, with the Sensit
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From Plate to Health: How Broccoli is Inspiring Smarter Food Choices in In
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 16: At a recent Broccoli Consumption Conference held in Mumbai, voices from across food, health, sports, and agriculture came together to talk about something refreshingly simple: eating better, every day. The discussions focused on preventive nutrition
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Manipur's 500-year-old 'Ima Keithel' remains living heritage amid unrest
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
For centuries, women from across the hills and valleys of Manipur have gathered here, bringing local produce, handloom items, fish, vegetables, dairy products, and traditional goods. But what makes this market truly extraordinary is not only its history, but also the spirit of coexistence
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UN report highlights nutritional gaps in Pakistan's food system
Updated : 1 month ago IST
A UN assessment warns that although Pakistan has adequate calorie availability, diets remain unbalanced. Shortages of fruits, vegetables, pulses, and legumes contrast with excess cereals, sugars, and oils. Experts link this imbalance to rising chronic diseases and urge policy shifts to make
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From Heavy Diets to Conscious Eating; Gagan Dhawan on Rethinking Nutrition
Updated : 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 7: Indian food culture has a rich and diverse history of being plant-forward. Across the country, grains, lentils, vegetables, and fruits have formed the base of everyday meals. These century-old habits might have been routine at one point in time, but the popular
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Dairy, fruits, vegetables, spices, and other grains protected in India-US
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Union Commerce Minister on Saturday said that dairy, fruits, vegetables, spices, and other grains have been protected in the India-US trade deal to safeguard the interests of domestic farmers.
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Tamil Nadu: Muslim trader donates vegetables, groceries for Vadalur Thaipu
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
In a powerful reflection of India's enduring communal harmony, a Muslim wholesale vegetable trader from Cuddalore has made a massive donation of food supplies worth several lakhs of rupees to the historic Vallalar Sathya Gnana Sabha at Vadalur, ahead of the Thaipusam Jyothi Darisanam fest
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