UPDATE...JD from NPPO and Mr. R Ravindra, DGM, APEDA. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss on the quarantine pests. On 19th Nov. 2015, the delegation visited APEDA approval

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Visit of Saudi Arabian Delegation to India

MoUs signed with State Governments for Infrastructure Projects

APEDA’s Participation in India Farm 2 Fork 2015

Workshops on Organic Food Produce in North East India

APEDA’s participation in ANUGA 2015, Cologne, Germany

Country Profile : UAE

Report of Codex Committee meeting on Food Hygiene (CCFH)

3 January - March 2016

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SHOWCASING INDIA FOOD PRODUCTS

Kuwait Lifts Import Ban on Poultry Products

Embassy of India vide mail dated 5th October, 2015 has conveyed that Kuwait has lifted ban on import of live birds, hatching eggs, one day old chicks for the egg laying hens from India as the country is free from highly pathogenic Avian Influenza. The Kuwait Government has issued Decision no. 1193 dated 20.09.2015 in this regard. In the Orders issued by the Kuwait Govt., there was no mention about table eggs which have large export potential to Kuwait. Therefore, our Mission was requested to take up the matter to get the table eggs also included in the notification which will facilitate export of table eggs from India. Embassy vide mail dated 10th December, 2015 has informed that Kuwait has since lifted the ban on import of white meat, which also include table eggs.

Visit of Saudi Arabian Delegation to India

A delegation from Saudi Arabia comprising of Mr. Mohammad Bin Ibrahim Al-Masood, Advisor,

Mr.Ulyan Bnd Yousuf Al Yousuf, Agriculture Researcher, Mr. Hani Bin Hasan, Barniya, Agriculture Researcher, Mr. Yasim Bin Abdullah Al-Sheilk, Animal Resources Expert, Mr. Bander Bind Sultan Al-Tyyash, Ministry of Agriculture, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia visited India in connection with the temporary ban imposed on import of Green Chilles from India. The opening meeting was held on 26th October 2015 at APEDA regional office (Mumbai), wherein Officials of APEDA, NPPO, state government agency, laboratory representatives, exporters etc. were participated.

APEDA’s activities and the control system put in place were explained to the delegation. The delegation visited the following facilities:

APEDA approved pack houses in Maharashtra•

APEDA approved laboratory at Pune• National Referral Laboratory at NRC, Grapes, • PuneGreen Chilles farm at Niphad, Nashik.•

The closing meeting was held at regional office, Mumbai, on 29th Oct 2015. A copy of the detailed procedure for export of vegetables was handed over to the delegation.


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Visit of Australian Delegation to India

A delegation from Australia visited India from 16-21 November 2015 to discuss the market access

of grapes to Australia. The delegation comprised of Dr. (Ms.) Bussakorn Mpelasoka, Director, Plant Bio-security and Mr. Aaron Beutel, Assistant Director, Plant Import Operations, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Govt. of Australia. The opening meeting was held on 17th Nov. 2015 under the chairmanship of Shri U K Singh, Joint Secretary, MoA, joined by Mrs Anita Puri, Dy. Secretary, Dr. Sushil, PPA, Dr. D D K Sharma, Addl. PPA, Dr. J P Singh, JD from NPPO and Mr. R Ravindra, DGM, APEDA. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss on the quarantine pests. On 19th Nov. 2015, the delegation visited APEDA approval Pack-house of M/s Euro Fruits Pvt Ltd., Nasik, and three registered grape vineyards. On 20th Nov. 2015, the delegation visited APEDA funded common infrastructure vegetable processing facility of MSAMB at Vashi. The processing of vegetables and issuance of Phyto-Sanitary Certificate procedure was explained to the delegates. On the same day, the closing meeting was held in APEDA regional office in Mumbai. A detailed presentation was made by Dr. Sudhanshu on the Grapenet Traceability System implemented by APEDA for export of grapes to EU. Dr. (Ms.) Bussakorn Mpelasoka thanked DAC, NPPO and APEDA for organizing the visit and appreciated the traceability system adopted by India for monitoring the supply chain of export of grapes and explored the possibility for market access for Indian grapes in Australia.

MoUs signed with State Governments for Infrastructure

Projects

As a sequel to its efforts at developing state of the art export oriented infrastructure facilities,

APEDA has sanctioned the following infrastructure facilities in the last two months. On 28th October, 2015, MoUs have been signed with the respective implementing agencies:

Upgradation of pack house at Naroda, Ahmedabad • by Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation (GAIC) Limited for a total sanctioned amount of Rs 421.30 lakhs.Setting up of a pack house for fruits and vegetables • by New Land Use Policy Implementation Board, Aizwal, Mizoram with a sanctioned grant of Rs 800.00 lakhs. Setting up of a Controlled Atmosphere Store (CA) • at Patlikuhal, HP by HPMC with a sanctioned amount of Rs 487.02 lakh. Setting up of a Controlled Atmosphere Store (CA) • at Kharapathar , HP by HPMC with a sanctioned amount of Rs 800.00 lakh.Setting up of a Controlled Atmosphere Store (CA) • at Churah, HP by HPMC with a sanctioned amount of Rs 394.13 lakh.Setting up of infrastructure for processed food • products of mango, sapota and vegetables including aseptic packaging and canning line at APMC, Surat with collection centers at Navsari and Dharampur with a sanctioned amount of Rs 1000.00 lakhs.


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Conference on “Linking Prospective Food Entrepreneurs with Government Schemes &

Market” at Sikkim

One day conference on “Linking Prospective Food Entrepreneurs with Government Schemes &

Market” was organised by ASSOCHAM in Chintan Bhawan of Gangtok, Sikkim on 4th of November 2015. The Programme was co-sponsored by APEDA, ICAR, NABARD, CIH and MOFPI. The programme was inaugurated by Sri H.E. Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil, Hon’ble Governor of Sikkim in presence of Mr. Somnath Poudyal , Hon’ble Minister for Food Security & Agriculture Development, Govt. of Sikkim. The conference was also enriched by the presence of Sri. K. Bhutia, Secretary, Horticulture & Cash Crop, Govt. of Sikkim, Sri. N. Kumar Gayagi, Director, Ministry of Food Processing, Sri R. Awasthi, Joint Director, ICAR Research Centre, Sikkim and Mr. R. Shivakumar, Member ASSOCHAM. In his inspiring speech, His Excellency, the Governor, emphasised on the importance of guiding the farmers on selection of crop and the agro technique to be adopted to grow the crops suitable to be grown in Sikkim’s climate condition, the government sectors to take initiative to come forward for marketing of their produces, to

Governor of Sikkim delivering his speech

develop required infrastructures like warehouses, cold storages etc. To encourage the farmers to take loans from the banks suggesting the bankers to keep the procedure simple for providing the loan. Sri S. Poudyal, Hon’ble Minister, in his speech, informed about the major policy changes took place in the state in the year 2003 when the state govt. decided to transform Sikkim into a complete organic state. The decision of the state government to promote organic farming was mainly to provide benefit the sixty two thousand families of the state who own an average of 1.9 hactares of farmland. The minister also informed that, the Sikkim Organic Mission was formally launched in the year 2010 with the an objective to bring the entire agricultural land under certification of organic farming. He emphasised on development of sustainable agriculture and food processing industry in Sikkim. He expressed his view on creation of more infrastructures like cold storages, warehouses, market development of finished products, products packaging & and skill development among the budding entrepreneurs. Mr. Korlo Bhutia,



Representation from APEDA

Secretary, horticulture & cash crop, Govt. of Sikkim, highlighted the present agriculture scenario of the state. He also highlighted on the genesis of organic farming in Sikkim through different phases since the inception in the year 2003, preparatory stage (from 2003-2010) and implementation stage (2010 onward). He informed that 64,000 farming families are registered with APEDA in the process of organic certification. He also informed that state government has identified local organic certification agency which soon will start working with the Support of Ministry of Commerce. The Government of Sikkim is going to provide Kishan Credit Card to all the APEDA registered farmers and will become the first state to do so. Mr. Om Tyagi, Senior Director briefed about the objective of the conference and vote of thanks was delivered by Sri R. Awasthi, Joint Director, ICAR Research Centre, Sikkim.

In the plenary session, presentations were made by NABARD, CAEPHT, APEDA, Department of Horticulture, Sikkim University and MSME. In all presentations Govt. of India’s schemes available with the respective departments for encouraging the budding entrepreneurs were briefly explained. The session was chaired by Dr. P.K Srivastava, Dean, College of Agriculture, Sikkim.

The conference was a great success where around 200 participants participated including students, farmers and entrepreneurs from different part of the state.


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APEDA’s Participation in 19th Session of Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and

Vegetables (CCFFV)

APEDA participated in 19th session of Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

(CCFFV) held in Ixtapa, Mexico during 5- 9 October, 2015. Mr. Devendra Prasad, AGM, also co-ordinator of CC-Asia for CCFFV, represented APEDA. The Indian delegation for 19th CCFFV led by Dr. Suresh Kumar Malhotra, Horticulture Commissioner, Ms. Pushpinder Jeet Kaur participated in the meeting by representing FSSAI. Indian delegation along with delegates from Korea and Thailand had meeting of the CC-Asia on 4th October 2015. There was a general consensus amongst the Asian member countries on various agendas of 19th CCFFV. India has following agendas.

Proposed draft standard for Aubergines: The delegation of India, as Chair of the eWG on Aubergines, introduced the item and highlighted the main changes made and issues discussed in the eWG as summarized in working document. The Committee agreed to forward the proposed draft standard for adoption at Step 5/8 by the Codex Alimentarius Commission.

Proposed draft standard for Ware Potatoes: The Delegation of India, as Chair of the eWG on Ware

Potatoes, introduced the item and highlighted the main changes made and issues discussed in the eWG as summarized in working document. The Committee agreed to establish an eWG chaired by India and working in English to consider the replies to the request for comments at Step 3 on the revised proposed draft Standard; and to revise the proposed draft Standard taking into account comments submitted at Step 3 for further consideration by the next session of the Committee. The Committee agreed to return the proposed draft Standard to Step 3, for further revision and consideration by the next Session of the Committee.

Proposals for New Work on Date Palm: The Delegations of India introduced New Work Proposal and explained the different aspects covered in the project document taking into account the provisions of the Procedural Manual in relation to the proposals to undertake new work and the Criteria for the Establishment of Work Priorities. The Committee considered the proposal and mandated to India to update the document taking into account all the concerns raised by the Committee in particular to clarify in the scope the types of date palm covered by the standard and that these are clearly distinct



APEDA’s Participation in India Farm 2 Fork 2015

APEDA participated in the India Farm 2 Fork 2015 Conference & Exhibition organized by PHD

Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with Ministry of Food Processing Industries from 19 – 20 November 2015 at PHD House, New Delhi. The conference aimed at bringing all the stakeholders of the food value chain on a common platform to deliberate various challenges in the provision of skilled manpower, innovative technologies, Make in India and branding of processed food products in the international market and also to develop strategies to enhance growth in the sector. The event was inaugurated by Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Food Processing Industries (FPI), Govt. of India.

In this two day International conference, four

from dried dates; provide worldwide trade data on fresh date Palm; and submit it directly to CCEXEC through Codex Secretariat, by not later than end of March 2016. The committee establishes an electronic working group led by India, to prepare, subject to the approval of the Commission, a proposed draft standard for fresh Date Palm for circulation for comments at step 3 and consideration at its next session.

Shallots: The proposal was submitted by Indonesia. The Committee noted the support expressed by members for the new work and observed that the data provided in the project document covered both Onions and Shallots, and that the document

required further revision before taking a decision on the new work. The Committee therefore requested the Delegation of Indonesia to revise the project document and present it again to the next session of CCFFV for consideration. The Delegation of India being Coordinator for CC-Asia for CCFFV had expressed their interest to help Indonesia in formulating Project document.

Further India had also committed to submit new work proposal on Fresh Curry Leaves for discussion in the next session of the CCFFV. The Committee appreciated the efforts of Indian delegation in discussing the issues bilaterally with various delegations to arrive at the consensus during the plenary.

technical sessions were organized namely - 1) Skill Development: Building Capacities, Achieving Excellence, Innovating technologies for food processing 2) Developing Competitivenes; Fostering Economic Growth 3) Make in India: Food Processing Industry Perspective and 4) Promotion of Indian Brands: Making Foot Prints across the Globe.

Dr. Tarun Bajaj, General Manager, APEDA co-chaired the session on Promotion of Indian Brands shared information on financial assistance being given by APEDA for Brand Promotion and other activities monitored by APEDA. He suggested that stakeholders should now shift their focus from commodities to value added products for export purposes. APEDA, also, set up an exhibition stall managed by Mr. C. S. Dudeja, and Mr. Rajkumar.


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Govt. of Sikkim Organises Buyer- Seller Meet for Organic Products

The 1st Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) for organic produce of the State of Sikkim was organized by

the Sikkim Government at the Denzong Residency, Gangtok on 23rd Nov 2015. The BSM was organized in association with APEDA, the Rural Management and Development Department, the Horticulture and Cash Crop Development Department and Farmers Producer Organization (FPO).

Shri R.B Subba, Hon’ble Minister, RM&DD; Shri Somnath Poudyal, Hon’ble Minister, Agriculture; Secretary, Horticulture& Cash Crop Development, attended the BSM.

Being the first fully organic state with about 74,163 hectare land proposed for full organic conversion by Dec 2015, the BSM is aimed to create a common platform for organic producers and buyers and creating forward linkages for the brand visibility of Sikkim state’s organic produce.

Smt. Mrinalini Shrivastava, IPS, CEO, Bhumi, presented an overview on Organic products of Sikkim. The

presentation provided details on the topography, soil types, organic certification, cultivable area and production of various crops in the state along with the transport and logistics facilities available for export from Sikkim.

Shri Khorlo Bhutia, Secretary, HCCD, stated that by the end of December 2015 almost all cultivable area will be certified as organic. Govt. of Sikkim through an Act has banned all kinds of chemical fertilizers, pesticides etc. from entry or use in the state. Due to a variable topography, the state has the potential to produce off-season vegetables also.

Mr. Bidyut Barua, APEDA presented on the various aspects of involvement in SOM and the facilitating role of APEDA in bringing together and working with buyers and producers. He presented various schemes provided by APEDA for infrastructure development, cluster development etc. for the stakeholders. He also informed the gathering about the role of APEDA under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).

APEDA’s Participation in Foodex Saudi, 2015

APEDA participated in the FOODEX SAUDI 2015 organized during 17-20 November, 2015 at

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Foodex Saudi, 2015, is a international trade exhibition on food and food products which covers entire Saudi Arabia, UAE, Middle East markets and nearby African countries. This is a hard core commercial exhibition which provides ample opportunities to explore possibilities to promote Indian products, Services and trade ventures. APEDA participated for the first time along with 16 members. Mr. Umesh Kumar, AGM and Mr. Kumar Gautam, Accountant represented APEDA in the event. On 19th November, 2015, two B2B meetings were organized by Sh. B. S. Mubarak, Consul General

and Mr. SRH Farhmi, Consul (Commercial), Consulate General of India, Jeddah in association with Saudi-India Business Network (SIBN), APEDA, TPCI and ITPO.

B2B Meeting at Hotel Trident Jeddah • B2B Meeting at Diwaniah Wholeseller’s Club, • Jeddah

In the B2B meetings exporters, importers and officials of SIBN, APEDA, TPCI, ITPO participated and informed about the activities and services extended by the respective organizations and companies on trade promotion, exports and imports. Around 50 Indian companies, participated in B2B meetings and



received overwhelming business responses for their products.

APEDA had organized a campaign for promotion of Indian Basmati Rice and Wet sampling of Basmati Rice Biryani (Veg. and Non-Vegetarian) in the exhibition. Delegates and visitors enjoyed and appreciated the

flavour of Indian Basmati rice.

At the event, good number of trade enquiries were received on various products to import from India. These inquires are being hosted on APEDA website for reference by exporters.

National conference on Cold Chain Infrastructure in India

APEDA participated in National Conference on Cold Chain Infrastructure in India on 8th December

2015 in PHD House, New Delhi which was organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi. In the APEDA stall, there were enquiries about financial assistance Scheme of APEDA for setting up of infrastructure Development facilities like Pack-House, High humidity Cold Storage/Cold Storage, Pre-cooling units and Specialized Transport unit (Reefer Van) etc.


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APEDA’s Participation in 5th AGRO PROTECH – 2015

APEDA participated in the 5th Agro Protech-2015, held during 19-21 November, 2015 at Milan Mela

Grounds & ITC Sonar, Kolkata. Countries like Bhutan, Bangladesh, South Africa, Israel, UK and Netherlands participated in the event. There was also active participation from states of Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab and West Bengal as “Host States”. APEDA was one of the key sponsor of the event.

Dr. C.B. Singh, Assistant General Manager, Kolkata had organized APEDA's participation in the event. He also delivered speech on the “Exports of Agro Products - Challenges and Opportunities” during the technical session. Around 150 visitors visited the APEDA stall and enquired about APEDA’s Financial Assistance Schemes, Registration Procedure and other export related issues. Information on agriculture

Dr. C.B. Singh, AGM Kolkata with Sh. Purnendu Basu, Minister-Incharge,

Agriculture, Govt. of W.B.

Dr. C.B. Singh, AGM, Kolkata with Stake Holders.

& horticulture commodities were provided to the visitors. Samples of processed foods and organic horticulture produces from the state of Sikkim were also displayed in the APEDA stall. A B2B meeting was organized at APEDA pavilion with the exporters during the event.

Government of West Bengal has signed MoU with Government of Israel regarding Centre of Excellence in Horticulture Sector.

Shri Purnendu Basu, Hon’ble MIC, Dept. of Agriculture Govt. of West Bengal, Minister, Shri Yeshey Dorji, Hon’ble MIC, Agriculture Dept., Royal Govt. of Bhutan and senior state and central govt. officials also visited the APEDA’s stall.



APEDA’s Participation in East Himalayan Expo, Siliguri, West Bengal

APEDA participated in the 7th edition of East Himalayan Expo in Siliguri organized during

5-13 December 2015. The event was supported by North Bengal Development Department, Government of West Bengal, with the aim to make the event larger and better than the previous year. This fair has been emerged as an excellent place to showcase the national trade growth dynamics. Many of the state Government organizations like West Bengal Women Development and Social Welfare Directorate participated in the event to showcase the handicraft sector. Department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Ministry of Ayush were also present in the show. Private participants from Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Manipur, Nagaland were present in the show.

Overall, the event remained the confluence of Tradition, Health and Trade which has opened many avenues of trade and commerce. This event is an endeavor to provide an exclusive platform to North Eastern region, for opening up trade & commerce and to showcase the vast inherent potential from this part of the country. The event was widely covered through advertisement.

Siliguri, West Bengal is strategically and commercially one of the most important city due to its close access to the neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and China. Due to its close proximity with the North Eastern part of India, almost all the fresh and processed agricultural products are dealt commercially in Siliguri.

This year, APEDA participated in the fair along with other Government organizations like Coffee Board, Spices Board and Coir Board. National Jute Board also participated in this event with 5 members.

Mr. A N Bhattacharya, Hon’ble Mayor of Siliguri, inaugurated the event. During the inauguration, Mr. Anurag Srivastava, IAS, District Magistrate of Darjeeling and Director, Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) was also present.

Hon’ble Mr A N Bhattcharya, Mayor, Siliguri

Inauguration of the 7th East Himalayan Expo


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APEDA Stand Mr. Jayanta Das, General Manager, ITPO

APEDA’s Participation in 5th Global Economic Summit

5th Global Economic Summit (GES)-2015, with the theme ‘Enabling Food for All’ was organized in

World Trade Center at Mumbai during November 19-21, 2015. APEDA participated in the event and setup a stall where ranges of horticulture produce, processed food products were displayed. Good

number of visitors visited to the APEDA pavilion to know about the various products and supports provided by the APEDA. APEDA’s participation in this event was organized by Mr. Dharma Rao, and Mr. P A Bamane, from the Mumbai regiona office.



Workshops on Organic Food Produce in North East India

North East as an Organic HubIn order to promote North East as an Organic hub, APEDA participated in the workshop organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce,supported by APEDA on 27th November 2015 at Shillong, Meghalya. The role of APEDA as Secretariat for implementation of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), initiatives of APEDA in the NE Region and financial assistance scheme of APEDA has been deliberated upon during the workshop.

North East Food Processing WorkshopAs part of the Awareness and Training programme, APEDA participated in a series of workshops organized by CII in the NE Region. The workshop held

APEDAs’ Participation in 7th edition of BIO FACH INDIA

Mr. Prashant Waghmare, AGM, APEDA, RO, Bangalore, represented APEDA’s participation in the 7th edition of BIO FACH INDIA – Together With India - International Organic Trade Fair at Cochin on 5th and 6th November 2015 at Adulux Convention and Exhibition Center, Angamally, Kochi, Kerala. Visitors/participants were provided information on the queries asked by them. On November 6, 2015 an organic stakeholders meeting was organized by APEDA jointly with YES Bank Officials and organic stakeholders to discuss the study being carried out by YES Bank.

on 5th November in Shillong focussed on Pineapple and on bakery. On 7th November in Guwahati to create a platform for entrepreneurs and growers to interact with senior faculty members from industry and institutions for product development, supporting technologies and services, financing opportunities, market access, quality control, safety and hygiene solutions on product development, technological support, funding opportunities, fiscal incentives, market linkages and schemes and incentives offered by Government of India. During the workshop, deliberation has been made on APEDA’s activities in the NE Region and financial assistance scheme of APEDA to avail the benefit of the scheme.


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APEDA’s Participation in the 7th Agrovision, Nagpur,

APEDA has participated in the 7th Edition of Agrovision held from 11-14 December 2015 in

Nagpur, Maharashtra. The event was organized under the patronage of Hon’ble Shri Nitin Gadkari, Chief Patron, Agrovision; Minister of Road Transport and Highways; Shipping and Dr. C.D. Mayee, Chairman - Advisory Council – Agrovision.

Chief minister of Maharashtra state Shri. Devendra Fadanvis, Rajasthan chief minister Smt. Vasundhara Raje Scindia and Union minister of State for chemicals and fertilizers, Shri Hansraj Ahir were also present at the inaugural function.

Branding of APEDA:APEDA had a stall for publicity and promotion of • Agri and processed food products.Vibrant posters of various food products • were placed at the stall with free distribution of brochures – APEDA Corporate brochure, Livestock, Cereals, India’s Green Baskets, India’s Organics –Close to Nature, etc.

Dr. C D Mayee, Chairman, Advisory Council – Agrovision, and Mr. Girish Gandhi Convener, Agrovision also visited APEDA stall and appreciated

the look and feel of the stall. APEDA’s stall decoration was appreciated by most of the visitors.

Feedback and suggestions:The 7th Agrovision exhibition was focused to teach and train the farmers about the new technologies, innovative methods to increase the farm yield, bridge the knowledge gaps and empower them through enhanced income. The exhibitors have displayed inputs like seeds, fertilizers and agriculture related equipments like tractors, irrigation technique and equipments, etc. Many of the visitors came to APEDA stall were enquiring about the functionalities, export promotion schemes of APEDA, export opportunities for them, process for export etc. The queries were satisfactorily answered by the present officers.



APEDA’s Participation in 10th Biennial Conference Agri Corp 2015

APEDA participated in the 10th Biennial Conference Agri Corp 2015 with a theme of Risk Mitigation in

Agriculture was held at ITC Grand Central, Mumbai during November 3-4, 2015. Dr. Sudhanshu, Dy. General Manager, APEDA, Mumbai made a presentation on role of APEDA in setting up of required infrastructure in the supply chain of agri exports. During the presentation, he highlighted the common

infrastructure set up by APEDA in the agri exports and other efforts made by APEDA in connecting the exporters to utilize these infrastructure facilities. The same information in the printed format was provided to the organizers. The same was placed in the delegation kit and distributed to the participants. The conference was attended by various stakeholders in the agri sector.

APEDA’s Participation in 6th International Packaging Exhibition

APEDA Regional Office Mumbai organized its participation in 6th International Packaging

Exhibition, IndiaPack-2015 held during October 8-11, 2015 at Mumbai exhibition centre, Goregaon. Mr. R R Rashmi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, New Delhi inaugurated the exhibition. APEDA set up a stall and showcased range of agri products and packaging material used for few potential products. Eminent persons from Asia, EU and African countries participated in the event. Over 300 participants from 30 countries showcased the state-of-art packaging material, packaging solutions, services, etc. APEDA’s participation was organized by Mr. Bamane, Office Executive and Ms. Sunita Sawant, Assistant Executive, Regional Office, APEDA, Mumbai.


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APEDA’s Participation in GujFood India Export 2015

APEDA, Regional Office, Mumbai participated in Guj Food India Expo 2015 held at YMCA International

Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat from 30th October – 1st November 2015. The exhibition was inaugurated by Hon’ble Shri O P Kohli, Governor, Government of Gujarat. APEDA had a stall in the event where range of processed food products, horticulture products and animal products were displayed. The focus of the exhibition was on the latest technology in the

food processing, agri, cold storage, warehousing, logistic solutions etc.

The Hon’ble Governor visited APEDA’s stall and appreciated the efforts of APEDA in showcasing the export oriented products. APEDA’s participation in the event was organized by Mr. P A Bamane, Office Executive and Mr. Abhijeeth A.

APEDA’s participation in ANUGA 2015, Cologne, Germany

APEDA’s mandate is to promote the export of Agri and allied products come under its ambit.

Roughly, around 650 products are being directly monitored by APEDA.

One of the ways to promote the export is through participation in International Trade Fairs. These fairs, provides the platform to showcase the strength of India to cater to the world. APEDA participates in many of such fairs of repute round the globe and ANUGA food fair, Cologne, Germany is one of those. The fair was scheduled from 10th to 14th October 2015.

This year, APEDA was allocated a space of 504 sq mtrs and each exporter given a uniform space of 9 sq mtrs

each. The space to APEDA was allocated through ITPO.

In order to excel in the task of promotion of export, APEDA participated in ANUGA food fair along with 44 registered members. They represented sectors like Rice, Dehydrated vegetables, Confectionery and Pulses, etc.

Highly decorated APEDA theme space further allowed several exporters to showcase their products through the common display area. This year APEDA built mezzanine floor over the theme area to accommodate more number of exporters. This floor was erected for the VIP movement.



Many of the participants were delighted to get the age old business tie-ups revived through this participation. Buyers found a common forum to discuss the business. Overall the participation by the exporters left them fulfilled.

India’s show was further graced by the visit of Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Hon’ble Minister of Food Processing Industry, Shri. Eknath Khadse, Hon’ble Minister of Agricuture of Maharashtra, Shri. Saryu Roy, Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs of Jharkhand, Mr. Sabyasachi Ghosh, Secretary Industries & Commerce, Govt. of Telangana, Commissioner & Secretary, Manipur and other senior officials from different states during the event.

Efforts made by APEDA and the pavilion set up accommodating large number of exporters were appreciated by the visitors and delegation visit led by Indian Chamber of Commerce.

APEDA also organised a Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) during the event. The meet was chaired by Shri D K Jain, Addl. Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Maharashtra. Ms. Kiran Khatri, Third Secretary, Eco & Comm., CGI Frankfurt was also present during the meet. To make the BSM more interactive, product associations of Gherkins, dehydrated products, Rice and Fresh fruits and vegetabls were invited to make sectoral presentations to showcase the export potential of their product sector.

APEDA’s participation in the event was organized by Dr. Sudhanshu, Deputy General Manager, APEDA, Mumbai and Mr. Sandeep Saha, APEDA, New Delhi

CITD Training in Official Sampling for the Detection of Mycotoxins in Peanuts

A training on the implementation of official sampling methods for the detection of mycotoxins in peanuts was organised by APEDA in Rajkot, Gujarat on 27-28 October 2015 in association with Capacity Building Initiative for Trade Development in India (CITD project in cooperation with the TAIEX programme). Three sessions were organised in Rajkot for peanuts. A total of 37 participants attended the program. 30 samplers from authorized laboratories, Peanut.Net

attended the programme. The expert mission was especially focused on the illustration of the current and existing EU legislation on mycotoxins, with the aim to give the most proper interpretation of the legislation concerning the evaluation of the presence of mycotoxins (mainly aflatoxins) in peanuts. Along with classroom lectures, a field visit to M/s. Khedut Feeds & Foods Pvt. Ltd. Taluka Sangh Gundala Road, Gondal Distt, Rajkot was organised to demonstrative sampling procedure calculating all the required parameters for implementing a proper sampling plan.

Case studies on EU official procedures on methods of sampling for determination of aflatoxins in peanuts and peanut products were organized to have more insight of the sampling procedures. The field samplers of authorized laboratories in Peanut.Net were also given practical hands on training by the EU experts on drawing of samples from the lot/consignment of peanuts.

The training was also attended by five APEDA officials namely Mr. Devendra Prasad, AGM, Ms, Vinita Sudhanshu, AGM, Ms. Thangam Ramachandran, AGM, Ms. Samidha Gupta, AGM and Mr. C. S. Dudeja, Acctt.


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APEDA’S participation in “CII 4th Enterprise India Show 2015”

Mr. U. Myint Swe, Chief Minister of Yangon, Myanmar visit to APEDA , Stall

APEDA participated in the 4th Enterprises India Show at Tatmadaw Hall, Yangon, Myanmar

organized during 29th October 2015 to 1st November, 2015. Mr. T. Sudhakar, DGM represented APEDA in the event.

APEDA showcased Indian processed foods in the stall and also conducted wet sampling of Basmati Biryani Rice. APEDA organized a wine appreciation evening at Hotel Park Royal on 29th October 2015 in Yangon in association with Embassy of India & CII where wines from 12 wineries of India were show-cased.



Report of Codex Committee meeting on Food Hygiene (CCFH)

The Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH) held its Forty-seventh Session in Boston, Massachusetts, the United States of America, from 8-13 November 2015. Dr Emilio Esteban of the United States of America Department of Agriculture chaired the Session. The Session was attended by 250 delegates representing 75 member countries, one member organization and nine international organizations.

The Indian delegation was led by Shri Kumar Anil, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) along with following members: Ms Praveen Gangahar, Quality Council of India(QCI); Shri Aditya Jain, National Dairy Development Board(NDDB); Dr Bhoopendra Kumar, Export Inspection Council of India(EIC); Shri S S Shaji, Marine products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and Ms. Simi Unnikrishnan, Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA).

CCASIA meeting of CCASIA MEMBER COUNTRIES were also held at the 47th Session of CCFH in which concerns of Asian countries were identified from the various Agenda items of CCFH and discussed. India was CCASIA coordinator. USA also later on participated in few meetings of CCASIA and discussed their views/comments on various agendas.

The following agendas and discussion papers were discussed in the 47th Codex Committee on Food Hygiene (CCFH):

Proposed Draft Guidelines for the Control of • Nontyphoidal Salmonella spp. in Beef and Pork Meat:

These Guidelines were prepared to provide information to Governments and industry on the control of nontyphoidal Salmonella in beef and pork meat with the aim to reduce the risk of foodborne disease whilst ensuring fair practices in the international food trade. These Guidelines provide a scientifically sound international tool for robust application of GHP- and hazard-based approaches for control of Salmonella

in beef and pork meat according to national risk management decisions. The control measures that are selected can also vary between countries and production systems. However, these Guidelines do not set quantitative limits for Salmonella in beef and pork meat in International trade, rather, the Guidelines follow the example of the overarching Code of Hygienic Practice for Meat (CAC/RCP 58-2005) and provide an “enabling” framework which countries can utilize to establish control measures appropriate to their national situation.

An electronic working group (eWG), chaired by the United States and co-chaired by Denmark prepared a draft document which was circulated for comment and considered at CCFH46. The revised draft document was then considered and revised based on the eWG comments from Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Honduras, India, Japan, Mauritius, New Zealand, Spain and United States.

Proposed Draft Guidelines on the Application • of General Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of Foodborne Parasites:

The primary purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance on preventing, reducing, inactivating, or otherwise controlling foodborne parasite hazards that present a public health risk. These guidelines provide science-based advice to Governments and the food industry with the aim of protecting the health of consumers against foodborne parasites and ensuring fair practices in food trade. These guidelines are prepared for the control of foodborne parasites that are applicable to all foods especially those foods identified in the FAO/WHO report, from primary production through consumption. They should complement guidelines in place for any other pathogens (e.g. bacteria and viruses). Section 3 of this guideline is subdivided into four food categories: i) Meat and meat products, ii) Milk and milk products, iii) Fish and fishery products, iv) Fresh fruits and vegetables. However, the remaining sections contain


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guidelines applicable to the food chain after primary production (i.e. processing, food service, home preparation, and consumption), but are not subdivided into food categories. The Delegation of Japan, as co-Chair with Canada, summarized the CCFH work on the Guidelines, which had involved three PWGs(The Physical Working Group) and two EWGs.

Proposed draft annexes to the Code of Hygienic • Practice for Low-Moisture Foods:

The Delegation of Canada, as co-Chair with the United States of America introduced this item and reported that the Electronic Working Group(EWG) had developed six annexes (examples of microbiological criteria for low-moisture foods, guidance for the establishment of environmental monitoring programmes, and four commodity-specific annexes) and determined that there was no need for additional scientific advice. The Committee agreed to discontinue consideration of Annexes IV, V and VI on account of the limited guidance they contained and to continue the discussion on Annexes I, II and III.

The proposed draft Guidelines for the Control of Non-typhoidal Salmonella spp. in Beef and Pork Meat; the proposed draft Guidelines on the Application of General Principles of Food Hygiene to the Control of Foodborne Parasites and the proposed draft Annex I “Examples of Microbiological Criteria for Low-Moisture Foods When Deemed Appropriate in Accordance with the Principles and Guidelines for the Establishment and Application of Microbiological Criteria Related to Foods (CAC/GL 21-1997)” and Annex II “Guidance for the Establishment of Environmental Monitoring Programs for Salmonella spp. and other Enterobacteriaceae in Low-Moisture Food Processing Areas” to the Code of Hygienic Practice for Low-Moisture have been recommended for adoption by Codex Alimentarius Commission 39. Further Code of Hygienic Practice for Spices and Dried Aromatic Herbs were also forwarded for revocation by Codex Alimentarius Commission 39.

Discussion paper on the need to revise the • code of hygienic practice for fresh fruits and vegetables (cac/rcp 53-2003)

The Committee agreed to start new work on the revision of the Code of Hygienic Practice for Fresh

Fruits and Vegetables and submit the project document to the Codex Alimentarius Commission for approval as new work and establish an EWG, co-chaired by Brazil and France to prepare the revised proposed draft Code for circulation for comments and consideration at the next session of the Committee.

Discussion paper on the revision of the general • principles of food hygiene (cac/rcp 1-1969) and it’s haccp annex

The Committee agreed to start new work on the revision of the General Principles of Food Hygiene and its HACCP annex, amend the project document to indicate that managerial aspects were not within the scope of the work and submit the project document to the Codex Alimentarius Commission for approval as new work and establish an EWG, chaired by France and co-chaired by Chile, Ghana, India and the United States of America, to prepare the proposed draft revision of the General Principles for circulation for comments and consideration at the next session of the Committee.

The Committee also requested FAO and WHO to provide scientific advice to help clarify the use of clean, potable and other types of water in the General Principles of Food Hygiene and other hygiene texts and scientific advice on Verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) / Shiga toxigenic E. coli (STEC).

Additionally, information on other related work, including the development of guidance for the establishment of shellfish sanitation systems, hazards associated with animal feed, histamine sampling tool, FAO guidance on risk-based meat inspection systems, whole-genome sequencing and the activities and forthcoming report of the WHO Foodborne Disease Burden Epidemiology Reference Group (FERG), were also shared in the meeting.



Country Profile : UAEThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven states formed in 1971 by the then Trucial States after independence from Britain the states include Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Qaiwain. Location of the country is Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, between Oman and Saudi Arabia.

The capital of UAE is Abu Dhabi. The religion followed is Islam and the currency is UAE dhiram (AED). According to FAOSTAT estimate 2012, the total land area is 8360 (1000 ha).The population density is 108.7 (2014) and the agricultural are is 3823.0 sq m(2015) according to the World Bank.

Total population of UAE according to World Bank is 9.346 million (2013), GDP (PPP): $272.0 billion 4.8% growth in 2013 5-year and compound annual growth 1.9% $30,122 per capita. The Ethnic Population of UAE is followed by South Asian and then Arab and Iranians.

Population ScenarioYear Total Population2009 77054232010 83294532011 87347222012 89525422013 90399782014 9086139

Source: World Bank

Source: World Bank

The total Population recorded by World Bank is showing that population has been growing every year in UAE but in case of the percentage growth rate every year after 2012 its showing a decreasing trend.

Source: World Fact Book

Expatriates includes Westerners and East Asians, the Ethnic group is dominated by South Asian followed by Arab and Iranian.

Agriculture in UAEAgricultural production centered largely in the emirates has expanded considerably through the increased use of wells and pumps to provide water for irrigation. However, agriculture contributes only a small fraction of gross domestic product (GDP) and employs less than one-tenth of the workforce. Dates are a major crop, as are tomatoes, cucumbers, and eggplants, and the United Arab Emirates is nearly self-sufficient in fruit and vegetable production. The country also produces enough eggs, poultry, fish, and dairy products to meet its own needs but must import most other foodstuffs, notably grains. The Arid Lands Research Centre experiments with raising crops in a desert environment. Most commercial fishing is concentrated and the emirates have one of the largest fishing sectors in the Arab world.

Economy of UAE The economy of the United Arab Emirates is the second largest in the Arab World after Saudi Arabia with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $570 billion (AED2.1 trillion) in 2014. The United Arab Emirates has been successfully diversifying its economy. 71% of UAE’s total GDP comes from non-oil sectors.


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Although UAE has the most diversified economy in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the UAE’s economy remains extremely reliant on oil. With the exception of Dubai, most of the UAE is dependent on oil revenues. Petroleum and natural gas continue to play a central role in the economy, especially in Abu Dhabi. More than 85% of the UAE’s economy was based on the oil exports, While Abu Dhabi and other UAE emirates have remained relatively conservative in their approach to diversification, Dubai, which has far smaller oil reserves, was bolder in its diversification policy. Oil exports accounted for 77% of the UAE’s state budget.

GDP Growth % (annual)Year %Growth2011 5.22012 6.92013 4.32014 4.6

Source: World Bank

India’s Export to UAEIndia, on an average, exports various agricultural food products valued INR 723,042 lakh annually to UAE. Rice (Basmati and Non basmati), wheat, Fresh Onions, fresh fruits and vegetables are the key products export from India. Rice (Basmati and non basmati) contributes highest in terms of both value and volume of agri export from India to UAE. During the year 2011-12 to 2014-15, India’s agricultural export to UAE has show declining by 6% in terms of volume but increased in terms of value by 4%. The negative growth is mainly due to decline in the export volume during the year 2014-15 to 15.5 lakh tonnes from an average 19 lakh tonnes during its previous years. The export performance (volume and value) of key agricultural products exported from India to UAE is presented in the table below.

Table: Major Agriculture Products Group Export to UAE from India

Qty in Tonnes, Value in INR Lakh2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

Product Qty Value Qty Value Qty Value Qty ValueBasmati Rice 7,28,823.29 3,43,279.33 2,34,679.47 1,31,119.84 1,49,041.96 1,18,922.48 2,78,596.43 1,92,996.56Buffalo Meat 40,338.25 49,420.33 43,651.70 66,599.98 42,793.54 78,467.89 40,876.26 80,100.79Non Basmati Rice 2,07,470.76 49,903.41 2,62,071.85 76,014.56 2,24,916.32 70,580.70 2,41,156.68 76,702.80Wheat 1,15,659.74 15,575.65 4,98,130.69 80,540.72 6,64,860.25 1,14,900.33 3,91,018.78 67,736.20Alcoholic Beverages 19,736.06 27,712.82 25,737.67 39,474.97 38,799.55 47,759.39 26,693.11 46,573.03Other Fresh Fruits 72,892.43 16,965.23 74,207.06 27,109.24 66,804.54 35,861.79 61,295.08 43,488.22Sheep/Goat Meat 3,066.53 6,368.82 7,820.38 20,374.37 10,716.91 36,093.17 11,439.11 40,849.05Other Fresh Vegetables 1,01,659.74 21,056.70 1,08,547.91 25,777.57 1,01,938.36 28,306.84 79,503.65 30,784.68Fresh Onions 1,79,049.81 22,189.62 2,11,754.87 23,821.07 1,72,074.19 32,939.59 1,31,630.19 24,772.72Total 1944645.66 717,835.52 1822587.65 638,707.04 1896875.85 758,051.57 1,557,705.80 777,574.81 Source: DGCIS Annual Export

Top Five Products Export from IndiaBamati rice, Non basmati rice, Wheat, Fresh onions and other fresh vegetable are major products contributing major share (in volume) in the total export of agricultural products from India. The export trends of these five products are presented in the graphs.

Basmati RiceBasmati rice occupies around 19% share in the total export volume of agricultural products to UAE. The average export of basmati rice during the year 2011-12- to 2014-15 is 3.48 lakh tonnes valued INR 19.66 billion.



Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Basmati Rice from India to UAE

Non-Basmati RiceBasmati rice occupies around 13% share in the total export volume of agricultural products to UAE. The average export of non-basmati rice during the year 2011-12- to 2014-15 is 2.34 lakh tonnes valued INR 6.83 billion.

Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Non-Basmati Rice from India to UAE

Wheat Wheat contributes highest in the total volume of agricultural export from India to UAE. Wheat occupies 23% share in the total export volume. The average export of wheat during the year 2011-12- to 2014-15 is 4.17 lakh tonnes valued INR 6.97 billion.

Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Wheat from India to UAE

Fresh OnionsAverage annual export of fresh onion to UAE during the year 2011-12 to 2014-15 is 1.74 lakh tonnes valued INR 2.6 billion. Fresh onions occupies 9% share in the total export of agricultural products from India to UAE.

Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Fresh Onions from India to UAE

Other Fresh VegetablesOther fresh vegetable occupies around 5.42% share in the total export volume of agricultural products to UAE. The average export of non-basmati rice during the year 2011-12- to 2014-15 is 98,000 tonnes valued INR 2.65 billion. Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Other Fresh Vegetables from India to UAE

Other Fresh VegetablesOther fresh vegetable occupies around 5.42% share in the total export volume of agricultural products to UAE. The average export of non-basmati rice during the year 2011-12- to 2014-15 is 98,000 tonnes valued INR 2.65 billion.

Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Other Fresh Vegetables from India to UAE

Food Processing Sector in UAEThe United Arab Emirates is well known as a poultry market. The demand for frozen processed chicken leads the distribution channels in frozen processed food retail market. The manufacturers have also been focusing on value added products due to the higher profit margins that come along with it. Since staple foods still have price controls from the government in the country, value-added has helped companies


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maximize their revenues. Considering the increase in health problems in the country, the government is trying to promote healthier lifestyles. As a result, consumers are becoming more health conscious and concerned about their eating habits. In response, consumers are expected to seek fresher meat, poultry and fish/seafood as well as low-fat options. Frozen processed fish/seafood is expected to benefit due to its high nutrient content, while vegetables will replace carbohydrates, which will boost sales of frozen processed vegetables. Frozen processed food will remain more affordable than fresh produce; hence, consumers will still be willing to purchase frozen processed food if lower-fat and organic frozen processed food items are introduced.

Food Habit/ConsumptionBefore oil was discovered in the United Arab Emirates country was a little more than a desert, received very little outside influence. After the discovery of oil in the mid-1900s the country "opened up" and their food changed dramatically. For the most part, the local population in the U.A.E. eats a diet similar to the Levantine diet, consisting of meats (but no pork), dairy, and breads in conjunction with fruits or vegetables in various forms, like hummus. Food consisted mainly of fish, rice, bread, dates, yogurt, homegrown vegetables, and meat from sheep, goats, and camels.

Family meal usually consists of fish, rice, meat, and a vegetable dish. Many Emiratis prefer the traditional style of eating with the right hand. There are strict Muslim taboos against pork and alcohol, and meat must be slaughtered according to the Islamic halal method.

Today, the U.A.E is an immigrant or foreign worker destination and each group has arrived with their own foods consumption habit. The United Arab Emirates doesn't consume any true staple foods anymore. Historically their staple foods consisted of camel’s milk and dates, but due to the globalization immigrants residing in the country have influenced to change the traditional food habit significantly.

UAE’s Import of Key Products from the WorldImport trend of some of the key products imported by the UAE from the world are presented below.

Graph: Import of Raisins in the UAE from the World

Graph: Import of Beef & Veal and Broiler Meat in the UAE from the World

Graph: Import of Fresh Apple and Oranges in the UAE from the World

Graph: Import of Milled Rice in the UAE from the World



India, also, is a major producer of these key products. The import trends of all these products have shown positive growth during the year 2010 to 2014. Indian exporters may evaluate the trend and explore the market opportunity in these products.

Export certificates required for UAE

Products Title of Certificate Purpose Requesting MinistryDry pea, lentil, rice, seeds, fresh fruits & vegetables etc

Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Phytosanitary Certificate

Pest and inspect free confirmation

Health Department of the local municipality, Ministry of Environment and Water

Meat & Poultry Products Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) Export Health Certificate

Product produce under hygienic condition

Health Department

Meat & Poultry Products Halal Slaughter Certificate Product produce inAccordance with Sharia Law

Health Department

All Products Country of Origin Certificate Country of Origin Confirmation

Customs Authority

All Products Health Certificate Health Certificate Health Department

Source : http://agritrade.iift.ac.in/html/Training/Market%20study/UAE_Final_Report.pdf

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LIST OF APEDA CONTACT NUMBERS : REGIONAL OFFICES

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority4th Floor, Unit No. 3 & 4 , Banking Complex Bldg. No.II, Sector 19/A, VashiNew Mumbai-400 705

Ph.No - +91- 022-27840949 27845442 /27840350Fax - +91- 022-27842273Mobile No- 9920437633

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HYDERABADAgricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority8th Floor, Chandra Vihar Building, M.J.Road, Hyderabad-500001

Ph.No - +91- 040-24745940Fax - +91- 040-24745947Mobile No- 9440059647

KOLKATAAgricultural and Processed FoodProducts Export Development AuthorityMayukh Bhavan, Bidhan Nagar,Kolkata-700 091

Ph.No - +91- 033-23378363Fax - +91- 11- 40669291Mobile No- 8334905777

BANGALOREAgricultural and Processed FoodProducts Export Development Authority12/1/1 , Palace Cross Road,Bangalore-560 020

Ph.No - +91- 080-23343425 /23368272Fax - +91- 080-23364560Mobile No- 9538133387

GUWAHATIAgricultural and Processed FoodProducts Export Development Authority3rd Floor G.S. Road, Opp. Old Post Office Jain Complex, Guwahati-781005

Ph.No - +91- 0361-2633390Fax - +91- 0361-2599010Mobile No- 9864028908

Chairman: Krishan Kumar, IAS

General Managers: Sunil Kumar; Tarun Bajaj; S S Nayyar; Navneesh Sharma

Co-ordinators: Rajni Arora, Executive Secretary; Kamal Kant (EO)

ARGICULTURAL AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTSEXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (APEDA)

(Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India)

Email: [email protected] Website: www.apeda.gov.in

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