Wheat farmers saved by timely weather forecast
LAHORE:Â In early November last year, Muhammad Islam was surprised by news from the Pakistan Meteorological Department.
The 40-year-old farmer learnt that good rains...
Seafood exports reach $264.18mn In eight months
ISLAMABAD: The exports of fish and fish preparations from the country have witnessed a 10.18 per cent increase during first eight months...
CCP issues opinion on competition concerns in the sugar sector of Pakistan
Taking notice of the sugarcane procurement crisis, the CCP held an open hearing on January 25, 2018, providing a platform to all stakeholders including representatives of the federal and provincial governments, growers, millers, retailers, distributors and consumers to express their concerns.
Peek Freans presents ‘Gluco Allahyar and the Legend of Markhor’
KARACHI:Â Peek Freans Gluco, a favourite amongst millions of children and mothers alike, is proud to be the official sponsor of the much-anticipated...
Provincial governments asked for ensuring purchase of sugarcane on fixed rates
ISLAMABAD: National Food Security and Research Minister Sikandar Hayat Bosan called upon the provincial governments to ensure purchase of sugarcane from the...
Engro’s third quarter profit rises 62pc YoY
LAHORE: Engro Corporation, on Monday, in a board of directors meeting held in Karachi approved its financial results for the quarter ended...
PSQCA takes action against illegal brands, seals famous Dewaan Foods
LAHORE: On directions of Federal Minister for Science and Technology Rana Tanveer Hussain, Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) sealed another...
Unity Foods announces acquisition intent by consortium
Wilmar Pakistan Holdings Pte. Ltd, Unity Wilmar Agro, Mr. Muhammad Farrukh, and Ms. Fehmida Amin move to acquire over 23% of Unity Foods shares
Dehydrating to optimize advantage
Technavio’s market research analyst predicts the global dehydrated food market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than...
Vegetables worth $1.37bn imported in first half of current fiscal year
LAHORE: Pakistan has spent $1.37 billion on the imports vegetables in the first half of the current fiscal year, reported a private...
Pakistan’s imports rationalisation policy irks trading partners
ISLAMABAD: In a recent drive to drastically reduce food imports into the country, the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has taken strict measures...
Common standards for SAARC countries on food items approved
LAHORE: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) nations have approved harmonised and uniform standards for three food items.
While the final common...
Govt bans retail fish trade in harbour premises
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has imposed ban on retail fish trade in the premises of the Karachi Fish Harbour.
According to an official...
EU ban on Indian basmati rice provides opportunity for Pakistan
KARACHI:Â After a ban imposed by the European Union (EU) on the import of Indian basmati rice, there is a great opportunity for...
Pakistan can grab huge share of international halal trade
LAHORE: Livestock is an integral part of agriculture sector of Pakistan and has the potential to get huge share in the international halal trade...