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🚜 CRISPR: Revolutionizing Agriculture, One Gene at a Time! 🌾 As the world’s food systems face unprecedented challenges—climate change, resource depletion, and a growing population—traditional farming methods are struggling to keep up. Enter #CRISPR, the groundbreaking gene-editing tool that could transform agriculture forever. Imagine crops that are: ✅ More nutritious ✅ Naturally pest-resistant ✅ Drought-tolerant ✅ Packed with flavor CRISPR offers precision and speed that traditional breeding could only dream of, promising sustainable solutions for global food security. But with great power comes great responsibility. Ethical dilemmas and regulatory frameworks will play a critical role in shaping the trajectory of this revolutionary technology. 💡 Want to know how CRISPR can redefine farming and combat hunger? Join the conversation at the India International Agritech Summit 2025, part of Indusfood Agritech on January 9-11, 2025. Discover the latest in agri-tech innovation and hear from experts across policy, industry, and academia. 📅 Save the dates and register today! Together, let’s explore the future of agriculture 🌍🚀. #Agritech #CRISPR #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #IndusfoodAgritech2025 Indusfood TPCI Events India Business & Trade The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying | Fishery.News: Media & Trade Network for Fisheries Professionals | NITI Aayog | CLFMA OF INDIA | NABARD - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development | Indian Agricultural Research Institute | SFAC India | ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) | ThinkAg | Indusfood Manufacturing | Indusfood Ingredients | Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India | Muskkan Jain Varma | Ashutosh Dwivedi | Jorik Bremer | Hudson River Biotechnology | Linkedin News LinkedIn News India

🌟 Exciting Culinary Milestone at Indusfood 2025! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that the Asian Presidents Forum (APF) 2025, organised by the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA) with the support of the Trade Promotion Council of India, will be a key part of the 8th Edition of Indusfood from January 8-10, 2025, at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. 🍽️ This prestigious event will unite top culinary leaders and chefs from across Asia, bringing together 30+ Chef Associations and showcasing Indian ingredients in global cuisine. 🇮🇳✨ From live cooking demos to panel discussions on sustainability and the future of food, the forum will be a dynamic hub for culinary innovation and collaboration. 🔥 Also, mark your calendars for the launch of the International Centre for Culinary Leadership and a cutting-edge tech platform for culinary exchange. 🔥 Join us at Indusfood 2025 for a journey of flavor, creativity, and global culinary excellence! 🔥 Don't miss out on this historic moment for Indian culinary heritage! 🔖 Special shoutout to Archit Goel, Director, GOELD for sharing his brilliant insights on frozen foods & his journey at Indusfood in this week's Food Frontiers episode. 🍴 #Indusfood2025 #AsianPresidentsForum #CulinaryInnovation #GlobalCulinaryLeaders #IndiaFood #ChefCommunity #FoodExcellence Trade Promotion Council of India TPCI Events Indusfood Manufacturing Indusfood Agritech India Business & Trade Worldchefs - World Association of Chefs' Societies Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA) Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Ministry of External Affairs, India Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade Ministry of Food Processing Industries Chef Manjit Singh Gill

Welcome to the latest edition of Business Bytes where we read more on: FedEx to set up regional “#Air Hub” in India LEAD: #EuropeanUnion countries approved a year’s delay to the bloc’s anti-deforestation law, confirming the postponement of the world-first #greenpolicy A new report highlights strategies to boost India’s dairy productivity while reducing emissions. Key recommendations include balanced diets, efficient breeding, manure management, and climate-resilient practices HIGHLIGHT: India's global capability centres (GCCs) are booming, with 1,700 currently and 2,200 projected in five years India has deferred sugar export approvals for the 2024-25 season despite a projected surplus of one million tonnes Indian #realestate attracts US$ 4.15 bn in private equity investments Happy Reading! Indusfood Agritech | Indusfood Manufacturing | Indusfood Hospitality | Indusfood | TPCI Events | India Business & Trade

Archit Goel, Director at GOELD, discusses the group's success in #FMCG, focusing on #frozenfoods. He highlights growing demand due to changing lifestyles and e-commerce, the importance of authenticity in product development, and their 100% solar-powered factory as part of their sustainability efforts. GOELD plans a major showcase at Indusfood 2025 to engage global clients. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d3VGM2_8 #solarpower #renewableenergy #netzero #ecommerce Indusfood Agritech | Indusfood Manufacturing | Indusfood Hospitality | Indusfood | TPCI Events | India Business & Trade

Welcome to the latest edition of Business Bytes. This edition delves deeper into: Country Delight, a direct-to-consumer #dairy brand, has entered the #quickcommerce market, aiming to reduce delivery time to 10-15 minutes in the #NCR and beyond India’s #readymade garment exports grew 11.4% to US$ 9.85 billion during April-November, reflecting robust global demand despite economic uncertainties LEAD: The #US government announced significant reforms to its widely-used H-1B visa program on Tuesday, a development expected to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals #India and #China have signed a six-point agreement to bolster ties. The agreement focuses on restarting the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, #Nathula trade, and cross-border river management HIGHLIGHT: The #Northeast region has experienced significant growth in infrastructure, with the national highways network expanding by over 6,000 kilometers to a total of 16,000 km QR code frauds in India rose sharply to nearly 40,000 cases in 2023-24, with losses reaching ₹56.34 crore Happy Reading! #H1Bvisa India Business & Trade | Indusfood Agritech | Indusfood Manufacturing | Indusfood Hospitality | Indusfood | TPCI Events

Anand Chordia, Director at Suhana Pravin Masale Wale, drives #sustainability and #innovation in the F&B sector, achieving net-zero emissions and promoting circular economy practices. Through the The Eco Factory Foundation, he advances sustainable farming and #wastemanagement. Chordia champions clean-label products, integrating traditional foods with IoT and #AI to meet global standards. He emphasizes sustainability, collaboration, and supply chain efficiency to position India as a global F&B leader. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dYNKMjA8 India Business & Trade | Indusfood Agritech | Indusfood Manufacturing | Indusfood Hospitality | Indusfood | TPCI Events

Welcome to the latest edition of Business Byes, in this we dig deeper into: India has restricted #solarpower developers from importing modules without paying duties by revoking the benefits under the Manufacturing and Other Operations Warehousing Regulation (MOOWR) scheme LEAD: India’s Production Linked Incentive (#PLI) schemes have significantly bolstered the nation’s manufacturing sector, attracting substantial investments and fostering economic growth HIGHLIGHT: #Goa tops the list as the most searched domestic destination for year-end 2024, according to MakeMyTrip's report As part of continuous efforts to moderate prices of wheat, the central government has decided to revise the wheat stock limit applicable until 31st March 2025 FACT: India witnessed a surge in electric vehicle registrations, reaching 13.06 lakh between April and November 2024, a 25.64% increase compared to the same period in 2023 The Biden administration is finalizing a memorandum to update export controls under MTCR, boosting US-India space collaboration Happy Reading! Indusfood Agritech | Indusfood Manufacturing | Indusfood Hospitality | Indusfood | TPCI Events

Welcome to the latest edition of Business Bytes, given below are highlights from this edition: PM Modi will visit Jaipur to inaugurate and lay the foundation for 24 projects worth over Rs 46,300 crore, focusing on #water, #energy, and #transportation sectors LEAD: India reported a record high merchandise trade deficit of US$ 37.84 billion in November 2024, up from US$ 27.14 billion the previous month, driven by an uncertain global environment, soaring gold imports, and falling oil prices HIGHLIGHT: Delhi Airport now connects to 150 destinations. Thai AirAsia X launched direct flights to #Bangkok The Union government launched the #Jalvahak scheme to promote cargo transport via inland waterways, offering up to 35% cost reimbursement for distances over 300 km FACT: US Ambassador Eric Garcetti highlighted the resilience of the India-US relationship, comparing it to the strength of a palm tree that grows despite strong storms and winds Indian enterprises are emerging as global frontrunners in adopting and experimenting with artificial intelligence (#AI), according to a recent report by Qlik, a leading data integration, analytics, and AI service provider Happy Reading! Indusfood Agritech | Indusfood Manufacturing | Indusfood Ingredients | Indusfood | India Business & Trade | TPCI Events

In today's edition of Business Bytes, we uncover: Dixon Technologies and vivo India are joining forces to create a joint venture for #smartphone manufacturing, with Dixon holding a 51% stake and Vivo owning 49% Switzerland's suspension of MFN status under the DTAA with India from January 2025 will raise withholding tax on dividends from 5% to 10%, impacting Indian firms in #IT, #pharma, and #finance India's first #diabetes biobank has been established in Chennai by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) (ICMR) in partnership with the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) TPCI NEWS: Mohit Singla, Chairman of the Trade Promotion Council of India, embarked on a successful visit to #Erbil, Kurdistan this week, with the aim of fostering stronger business and trade relations between India and Iraq FACT: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$ 788.8-million (Rs 6,620 crore) loan to develop #Amaravati as a green and smart capital city with world-class infrastructure PM Modi visited #Prayagraj on Friday to inaugurate multiple development projects worth ₹5,500 crore Happy Reading! Indusfood Agritech | Indusfood Manufacturing | Indusfood Ingredients | Indusfood | TPCI Events | Dixon Technologies India Limited | India Business & Trade

Strengthening India-Iraq Trade Ties 🇮🇳🤝🇮🇶 Mohit Singla, Chairman of the Trade Promotion Council of India, embarked on a successful visit to Erbil, Kurdistan this week, with the aim of fostering stronger business and trade relations between India and Iraq. Key highlights of the visit: ✅ Productive discussions with Shri Madan Gopal, Consul General of India in Erbil, and Mr. Sarwar Kamal Hawari, Deputy Minister of Trade & Industry, Kurdistan Regional Government, on enhancing trade collaborations. ✅ A milestone achievement: TPCI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Erbil Chamber of Commerce, represented by its President, Mr. Gilan Haj Saeed. This MoU is a significant step toward deepening bilateral trade ties and exploring new opportunities for mutual growth and prosperity. #India #Iraq #TradeRelations #TPCI #Erbil #GlobalBusiness Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Ministry of External Affairs, India Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade India Iraq Economic Cooperation Council Ashok Sethi India Business & Trade TPCI Events Indusfood Indusfood Agritech Indusfood Manufacturing