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On July 4, 2018, the Government of India (GOI) approved a significant increase in the minimum support prices (MSPs) for the kharif (fall harvested) crops for the 2018/19 season.

FAS India forecasts MY 2018/19 cotton production at 28.7 million 480 lb. bales on 11.85 million hectares.

On July 2, 2018, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a notification extending the quantitative restrictions (QRs) on imports of peas by another three months until September 30, 2018.

Organized retail continues consolidation with larger players expanding through acquisition. Domestic and international retailers are building stronger cash and carry wholesale businesses.

Annapoorna World of Food India 2018 will take place from September 27 to 29, 2018, at the Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai.

Food and Hotel India 2018 will take place from September 5 to 7, at the Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai.

India issued multiple amendments for regulations related to food imports, food additives, standards, contaminants, toxins, labeling, and packaging in calendar year (CY) 2016.

The Government of India extended the ban on milk and dairy product imports from China for six months. The ban has been in place since 2008.

On May 10, 2018, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a notice that prior to publication they will implement the final Food Safety and Standards....

The Kazakhstan Ministry of Agriculture has moved forward with a new National Program to develop the country’s livestock and meat sectors.

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has increased the allowable rectifiable labeling list for imported food products.

The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a draft notification to invite comments from World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries....