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Govt to launch nationwide workshops to implement amended VOPPA (Regulation
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Department of Food and Public Distribution has notified the amendment of Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025 (VOPPA 2025) on wednesday, marking a significant reform aimed at improving transparency, data collection, and monitoring across the edib
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Per plate food cost in India moderated in October as overall inflation coo
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Costs of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined 17 per cent and 12 per cent year-on-year in October, respectively, primarily because of a steep decline in the prices of vegetables and pulses, according to Crisil Intelligence's latest Roti Rice Rate (RRR) report.
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India's CPI inflation easing to 0.4-0.6% in Oct on softer commodity prices
Updated : 4 months ago IST
India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to ease further and remain in the range of 0.4 per cent to 0.6 per cent in October 2025, supported by sustained declines in essential commodity prices and softening global trends, according to a report by Bank of Baroda (BoB).
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Pakistan's border conflict with Afghanistan chokes food supply, punishes i
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produc
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Pakistan's sugar mess deepens: Govt bows to mill owners, consumers pay the
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After a wave of vegetable price shocks, Pakistan is now staring at a fresh sugar crisis, with prices in the open market surging once again to Pakistani Rs 200 per kilogram.
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Odisha: Massive fire breaks out in Bhubaneswar's Unit-1 vegetable market
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Mayor Sulochana Das, a total of eight fire tenders were deployed at the incident site to extinguish the fire. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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FPO Sangam-2025 at IIVR highlights vegetable cultivation as pathway to eco
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (IIVR), Varanasi, on Wednesday organised FPO Sangam-2025 under the Agri-Business Incubation (ABI) project, highlighting the transformative potential of vegetable cultivation in driving rural income growth and economic prosperity.
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Vibrant Gujarat meet: Centres of Excellence boost horticultural growth
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), has been providing strong support for the establishment of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for fruits and vegetables.
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Polyphenol Power: How Cranberries Protect Teeth and Gums
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 15: What we eat and drink directly affects oral health. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables are well known for protecting against tooth decay, cavities, and gum disease. Among these, cranberries stand out due to their unique bioactive compounds, particularly A-ty
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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurates APEDA regional office in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Bihar's rich agri-ecosystem is home to a diverse range of high-potential agri-produce, from Shahi Litchi, Jardalu Mango, Mithila Makhana and Magahi Pan to staple grains and a vibrant mix of fruits and vegetables. The Geographical Indication (GI) tags attached to several of these products enh
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J-K: Flash flood in Anantnag leads to severe crop damage; farmers appeal f
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
This calamity has not only wiped out months of hard work but also threatened the livelihood of hundreds of farming families who depend solely on vegetable cultivation for their income.
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Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister flags off vans selling subsidised
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The event marked the commencement of the calibrated and targeted release of onions from the government buffer, making the essential vegetable available to consumers at affordable prices.
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