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TABLE OF CONTENT
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Visit of Saudi Arabian Delegation to
India
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MoUs signed with State Governments
for Infrastructure Projects
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APEDA’s Participation in India Farm 2
Fork 2015
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Workshops on Organic Food Produce
in North East India
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APEDA’s participation in ANUGA 2015,
Cologne, Germany
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Report of Codex Committee meeting
on Food Hygiene (CCFH)
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Country Profile : UAE
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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
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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.
• APEDA approved laboratory at Pune
• National Referral Laboratory at NRC, Grapes,
Pune
• Green 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.
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
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Visit of Australian
Delegation to India
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MoUs signed with
State Governments
for Infrastructure
Projects
delegation from Australia visited India from 1621 November 2015 to discuss the market access
of grapes to Australia. The delegation comprised
of Dr. (Ms.) Bussakorn Mpelasoka, Director, Plant
s a sequel to its efforts at developing state of
Bio-security and Mr. Aaron Beutel, Assistant Director,
the art export oriented infrastructure facilities,
Plant Import Operations, Department of Agriculture
APEDA
has sanctioned the following infrastructure
and Water Resources, Govt. of Australia.
facilities in the last two months. On 28th October,
The opening meeting was held on 17th Nov. 2015 under 2015, MoUs have been signed with the respective
the chairmanship of Shri U K Singh, Joint Secretary, implementing agencies:
MoA, joined by Mrs Anita Puri, Dy. Secretary, Dr. • Upgradation of pack house at Naroda, Ahmedabad
by Gujarat Agro Industries Corporation (GAIC)
Sushil, PPA, Dr. D D K Sharma, Addl. PPA, Dr. J P Singh,
Limited for a total sanctioned amount of Rs
JD from NPPO and Mr. R Ravindra, DGM, APEDA. The
421.30 lakhs.
main objective of the meeting was to discuss on the
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Setting up of a pack house for fruits and vegetables
quarantine pests.
by New Land Use Policy Implementation Board,
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Aizwal, Mizoram with a sanctioned grant of Rs
On 19 Nov. 2015, the delegation visited APEDA
800.00 lakhs.
approval Pack-house of M/s Euro Fruits Pvt Ltd.,
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Setting up of a Controlled Atmosphere Store (CA)
Nasik, and three registered grape vineyards.
at Patlikuhal, HP by HPMC with a sanctioned
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amount of Rs 487.02 lakh.
On 20 Nov. 2015, the delegation visited APEDA
funded common infrastructure vegetable processing • Setting up of a Controlled Atmosphere Store (CA)
at Kharapathar , HP by HPMC with a sanctioned
facility of MSAMB at Vashi. The processing of
amount of Rs 800.00 lakh.
vegetables and issuance of Phyto-Sanitary Certificate
• Setting up of a Controlled Atmosphere Store (CA)
procedure was explained to the delegates.
at Churah, HP by HPMC with a sanctioned amount
of Rs 394.13 lakh.
On the same day, the closing meeting was held
in APEDA regional office in Mumbai. A detailed • Setting up of infrastructure for processed food
products of mango, sapota and vegetables
presentation was made by Dr. Sudhanshu on the
including aseptic packaging and canning line at
Grapenet Traceability System implemented by APEDA
APMC, Surat with collection centers at Navsari
for export of grapes to EU.
and Dharampur with a sanctioned amount of Rs
1000.00 lakhs.
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.
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Conference on “Linking Prospective Food
Entrepreneurs with Government Schemes &
Market” at Sikkim
Governor of Sikkim delivering his speech
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ne 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
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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,
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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.
The conference was a great success where around
200 participants participated including students,
farmers and entrepreneurs from different part of the
state.
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.
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APEDA’s Participation in 19th Session of
Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and
Vegetables (CCFFV)
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PEDA 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.
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
Proposed draft standard for Ware Potatoes: The clarify in the scope the types of date palm covered
Delegation of India, as Chair of the eWG on Ware by the standard and that these are clearly distinct
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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
APEDA’s Participation in India Farm 2 Fork
2015
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PEDA 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
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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
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he 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).
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.
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.
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).
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
Shri R.B Subba, Hon’ble Minister, RMⅅ Shri an Act has banned all kinds of chemical fertilizers,
Somnath Poudyal, Hon’ble Minister, Agriculture; pesticides etc. from entry or use in the state. Due to
Secretary, Horticulture& Cash Crop Development, a variable topography, the state has the potential to
attended the BSM.
produce off-season vegetables also.
Smt. Mrinalini Shrivastava, IPS, CEO, Bhumi, presented
an overview on Organic products of Sikkim. The
APEDA’s Participation in Foodex Saudi, 2015
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PEDA 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
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and Mr. SRH Farhmi, Consul (Commercial), Consulate
General of India, Jeddah in association with SaudiIndia 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
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received overwhelming business responses for their
products.
flavour of Indian Basmati rice.
At the event, good number of trade enquiries were
APEDA had organized a campaign for promotion of received on various products to import from India.
Indian Basmati Rice and Wet sampling of Basmati Rice These inquires are being hosted on APEDA website
Biryani (Veg. and Non-Vegetarian) in the exhibition. for reference by exporters.
Delegates and visitors enjoyed and appreciated the
National conference on Cold Chain
Infrastructure in India
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PEDA 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 PackHouse, 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
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PEDA 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.
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& 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.
Dr. C.B. Singh, AGM, Kolkata with Stake
Holders.
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APEDA’s Participation in East Himalayan
Expo, Siliguri, West Bengal
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.
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PEDA 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.
Hon’ble Mr A N Bhattcharya, Mayor, Siliguri
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.
Inauguration of the 7th East Himalayan Expo
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.
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APEDA Stand
Mr. Jayanta Das, General Manager, ITPO
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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
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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.
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Workshops on Organic Food Produce
in North East India
North East as an Organic Hub
In 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 Workshop
As part of the Awareness and Training programme,
APEDA participated in a series of workshops
organized by CII in the NE Region. The workshop held
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.
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.
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APEDA’s Participation in the 7th Agrovision,
Nagpur,
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PEDA 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.
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
Chief minister of Maharashtra state Shri. Devendra enhanced income. The exhibitors have displayed
Fadanvis, Rajasthan chief minister Smt. Vasundhara inputs like seeds, fertilizers and agriculture related
Raje Scindia and Union minister of State for chemicals equipments like tractors, irrigation technique and
and fertilizers, Shri Hansraj Ahir were also present at equipments, etc. Many of the visitors came to APEDA
the inaugural function.
stall were enquiring about the functionalities, export
promotion schemes of APEDA, export opportunities
Branding of APEDA:
for them, process for export etc. The queries were
• APEDA had a stall for publicity and promotion of satisfactorily answered by the present officers.
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
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APEDA’s Participation in 10th Biennial
Conference Agri Corp 2015
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PEDA 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
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PEDA 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
PEDA, 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
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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
PEDA’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.
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
One of the ways to promote the export is through 44 registered members. They represented sectors
participation in International Trade Fairs. These fairs, like Rice, Dehydrated vegetables, Confectionery and
provides the platform to showcase the strength of Pulses, etc.
India to cater to the world. APEDA participates in
many of such fairs of repute round the globe and Highly decorated APEDA theme space further
ANUGA food fair, Cologne, Germany is one of those. allowed several exporters to showcase their products
The fair was scheduled from 10th to 14th October through the common display area. This year APEDA
2015.
built mezzanine floor over the theme area to
accommodate more number of exporters. This floor
This year, APEDA was allocated a space of 504 sq mtrs was erected for the VIP movement.
and each exporter given a uniform space of 9 sq mtrs
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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.
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.
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
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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
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PEDA 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 showcased.
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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).
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 582005) 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.
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 • Proposed Draft Guidelines on the Application
various Agenda items of CCFH and discussed. India
of General Principles of Food Hygiene to the
was CCASIA coordinator. USA also later on participated
Control of Foodborne Parasites:
in few meetings of CCASIA and discussed their views/ The primary purpose of these guidelines is to provide
comments on various agendas.
guidance on preventing, reducing, inactivating, or
otherwise controlling foodborne parasite hazards
The following agendas and discussion papers were that present a public health risk. These guidelines
discussed in the 47th Codex Committee on Food provide science-based advice to Governments and
Hygiene (CCFH):
the food industry with the aim of protecting the
health of consumers against foodborne parasites
• Proposed Draft Guidelines for the Control of and ensuring fair practices in food trade. These
Nontyphoidal Salmonella spp. in Beef and Pork guidelines are prepared for the control of foodborne
Meat:
parasites that are applicable to all foods especially
These Guidelines were prepared to provide information those foods identified in the FAO/WHO report, from
to Governments and industry on the control of primary production through consumption. They
nontyphoidal Salmonella in beef and pork meat should complement guidelines in place for any other
with the aim to reduce the risk of foodborne disease pathogens (e.g. bacteria and viruses). Section 3 of
whilst ensuring fair practices in the international food this guideline is subdivided into four food categories:
trade. These Guidelines provide a scientifically sound i) Meat and meat products, ii) Milk and milk products,
international tool for robust application of GHP- and iii) Fish and fishery products, iv) Fresh fruits and
hazard-based approaches for control of Salmonella 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 Nontyphoidal 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.
Fruits and Vegetables and submit the project
document to the Codex Alimentarius Commission
for approval as new work and establish an EWG, cochaired 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.
• 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
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Country Profile : UAE
The 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 AlKhaimah, 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 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.
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.
Source: World Fact Book
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 Scenario
Year
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Source: World Bank
Source: World Bank
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Total Population
7705423
8329453
8734722
8952542
9039978
9086139
Expatriates includes Westerners and East Asians, the
Ethnic group is dominated by South Asian followed
by Arab and Iranian.
Agriculture in UAE
Agricultural 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
2011
2012
2013
2014
%Growth
5.2
6.9
4.3
4.6
India’s Export to UAE
India, 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.
Source: World Bank
Table: Major Agriculture Products Group Export to UAE from India
Qty in Tonnes, Value in INR Lakh
2011-12
2012-13
Qty
Basmati 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 1,92,996.56
40,338.25
49,420.33
Qty
43,651.70
Value
66,599.98
Qty
2014-15
Product
Buffalo Meat
Value
2013-14
42,793.54
Value
78,467.89
Qty
Value
40,876.26
80,100.79
Non 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
76,702.80
Wheat
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
67,736.20
Alcoholic Beverages
19,736.06
27,712.82
25,737.67
39,474.97
38,799.55
47,759.39
26,693.11
46,573.03
Other Fresh Fruits
72,892.43
16,965.23
74,207.06
27,109.24
66,804.54
35,861.79
61,295.08
43,488.22
Sheep/Goat Meat
3,066.53
6,368.82
7,820.38
20,374.37
10,716.91
36,093.17
11,439.11
40,849.05
Other 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
30,784.68
1,31,630.19
24,772.72
Fresh Onions
1,79,049.81 22,189.62 2,11,754.87 23,821.07 1,72,074.19 32,939.59
Total
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 India
Bamati 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.
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Basmati Rice
Basmati rice occupies around 19% share in the total
export volume of agricultural products to UAE. The
average export of basmati rice during the year 201112- to 2014-15 is 3.48 lakh tonnes valued INR 19.66
billion.
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Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Basmati Rice from
India to UAE
Fresh Onions
Average 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 Vegetables
Other fresh vegetable occupies around 5.42% share
in the total export volume of agricultural products to
Non-Basmati Rice
Basmati rice occupies around 13% share in the total UAE. The average export of non-basmati rice during
export volume of agricultural products to UAE. The the year 2011-12- to 2014-15 is 98,000 tonnes valued
average export of non-basmati rice during the year INR 2.65 billion.
2011-12- to 2014-15 is 2.34 lakh tonnes valued INR Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Other Fresh Vegetables
6.83 billion.
from India to UAE
Graph: Yearly Export Trend of Non-Basmati Rice
from India to UAE
Other Fresh Vegetables
Other 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
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
Food Processing Sector in UAE
The 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.
Graph: Import of Raisins in the UAE from the World
Graph: Import of Beef & Veal and Broiler Meat in
the UAE from the World
Food Habit/Consumption
Before 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
Graph: Import of Fresh Apple and Oranges in the
or vegetables in various forms, like hummus. Food UAE from the World
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.
Graph: Import of Milled Rice in the UAE from the
World
UAE’s Import of Key Products from the World
Import trend of some of the key products imported
by the UAE from the world are presented below.
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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
Dry pea, lentil, rice,
seeds, fresh fruits &
vegetables etc
Meat & Poultry Products
Meat & Poultry Products
All Products
All Products
Title of Certificate
Animal & Plant Health
Inspection Service (APHIS)
Phytosanitary Certificate
Food Safety Inspection
Service (FSIS) Export Health
Certificate
Halal Slaughter Certificate
Purpose
Pest and inspect
free confirmation
Requesting Ministry
Health Department of the
local municipality, Ministry
of Environment and Water
Health Department
Product produce
under hygienic
condition
Product produce in Health Department
Accordance with
Sharia Law
Country of Origin Certificate Country of Origin Customs Authority
Confirmation
Health Certificate
Health Certificate Health Department
Source : http://agritrade.iift.ac.in/html/Training/Market%20study/UAE_Final_Report.pdf
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EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (APEDA)
(Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India)
Email: headq@apeda.gov.in Website: www.apeda.gov.in
LIST OF APEDA CONTACT NUMBERS : REGIONAL OFFICES
MUMBAI
Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development
Authority
4th Floor, Unit No. 3 & 4 ,
Banking Complex Bldg.
No.II, Sector 19/A, Vashi
New Mumbai-400 705
Ph.No - +91- 022-27840949
27845442 /27840350
Fax - +91- 022-27842273
Mobile No- 9920437633
HYDERABAD
Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development
Authority
8th Floor, Chandra Vihar Building,
M.J.Road,
Hyderabad-500001
Ph.No - +91- 040-24745940
Fax - +91- 040-24745947
Mobile No- 9440059647
KOLKATA
BANGALORE
Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development
Authority
Mayukh Bhavan, Bidhan Nagar,
Kolkata-700 091
Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development
Authority
12/1/1 , Palace Cross Road,
Bangalore-560 020
Ph.No - +91- 033-23378363
Fax - +91- 11- 40669291
Mobile No- 8334905777
Ph.No - +91- 080-23343425
/23368272
Fax - +91- 080-23364560
Mobile No- 9538133387
GUWAHATI
Agricultural and Processed Food
Products Export Development
Authority
3rd Floor G.S. Road, Opp. Old Post
Office
Jain Complex,
Guwahati-781005
Ph.No - +91- 0361-2633390
Fax - +91- 0361-2599010
Mobile 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)
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