Training programmes on large cardamom plantation are underway at Kera Ati village in Lower Dibang Valley district, Arunachal Pradesh. The programmes are being organised by the Change Foundation (CF) in collaboration with the horticulture departments. The trainers for the large…
The Spice Board of India seized a major export consignment of cumin seeds (zeera) of a Gujarat-based firm from Kandla Port after the tests confirmed adulteration. India is one of the major exporters of cumin in the international market…
2 May , 2018 Spices exports recorded 20% rise in volumes and 4% in value for nine months to December 2017 from a year ago. India exported 797,145 tonnes valued at Rs 13167.89 crore for the period. In dollar terms,…
24 April, 2018 To set up a SPICES PARK in Unjha, the stakeholders have pinned their hopes on the Gujarat government for land allocation. The Spices Board of India had announced two years back that the park, has being…
14 March, 2018 The major project in the hills of cooperatives are setting up by the Bengal government the State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department comprising local farmers, for processing and packaging locally-grown herbs and spices. Since…
13 March, 2018 Black peppers exporters suffered loss of Rs 75 crore in the last three months following the levy of minimum import price of Rs 500 per kg on black pepper from last December, the spice industry predicts around 50%…
March 05, 2018 With many sectors in the food industry receiving support from the government, even the spices segment is gaining impetus. Recently, Central Government has directed the Spices Board to open a special cell particularly for turmeric in Telangana…
26 Feb, 2018 Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu launched a database of export-oriented aquaculture farms, along with e-Spice Bazaar at the Partnership Summit. This project aims to ensure traceability of Indian spice farmers in international markets. Andhra Pradesh Chief…
Dismissing rumours about e-auction facility being shifted to Tamil Nadu, Chairman of Spices Board, Dr A Jayatilak said the Board held e-auction of small cardamom at Puttady Spice Park in Idukki district, where the operations were temporarily suspended for…
29 Jan, 2018 Rajasthan will host the third edition of international spice conference. The event scheduled in Jaipur from 4th to 7th February. Expecting more than 750 delegates from various countries, including representatives of international spice associations, policy makers,…
