Pakistan’s food exports decline by 1.04%, imports see modest growth
Basmati rice and fish exports show growth, but overall food trade shows mixed results in 2024-25
Rising prices, overcharging continue to affect perishable goods in Lahore ahead of Eidul Azha
Official rates ignored as vendors hike prices of vegetables, fruits, and poultry by up to 50%
Why Pakistan’s Rs16 billion cheese market is expected to double in the next five years
A few small home-based cheese manufacturers are introducing fresh, authentic cheese to the Pakistani market. Will they be able to compete with international brands and local FMCG giants?
Ingredion considering offers for a sale of Rafhan Maize majority stake
The Chicago-based company is considering a divestment of its decades-old holdings in the consumer goods company
Price discrepancies continue as food costs soar in Lahore despite official rate fixes
Retailers charge significantly higher prices for chicken, vegetables, and fruits than government-set rates
Wheat growers face falling prices, fear further declines in deregulated market
Govt distances itself from direct market intervention due to IMF deal; current rates range from Rs2,200 to Rs2,390 per 40 kg in Punjab and SindhÂ
NAB launches inquiry into alleged corruption in KP’s wheat procurement for 2024-2025
Investigation focuses on mismanagement and misconduct in wheat purchase and distribution, involving officials and private suppliers
Poultry prices in Lahore soar to Rs800 per kg as official rates remain unenforced
Chicken meat exceeds official rate by over Rs400 per kg, adding to consumer burden
Kenya cuts customs valuation of Pakistani rice by 25% to boost trade
Lower pricing expected to increase Pakistan’s rice exports amid global price decline
Pakistan’s wheat production to decline by 3.5mn metric tons, down 11% from last year: report
Country may face uncertainty in domestic wheat supply and higher prices of flour as production is expected to remain 27.9 million metric tons this year
TCP invites bids for 50,000 metric tons of rice export to Bangladesh
Fresh tender issued after previous bidding round failed to attract offers for parboiled rice
Pakistan’s food exports rise to $4.62 billion in seven months
Rice shipments drive overall export growth despite rising domestic food prices
Cooking oil shortage looms as 300,000 tons of palm oil stuck at Port QasimÂ
Newly introduced faceless customs system disrupted clearance process and raised demurrage charges by $60; FPCCI warns delays could drive prices up before Ramadan
Pakistan’s food exports rise by 13.83% on strong rice shipments
Domestic consumers bear the brunt of surging prices
Pakistan’s rice exports surge 19% in first half of FY25, projected to hit $4.5bn
Exporters overcome global trade challenges; Basmati demand drives growth