India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) announced that 20 metric tonnes of fortified rice have left Chhattisgarh for Papua New Guinea. The shipment shows India’s growing reach in the global food market and its commitment to nutrition‑boosted products.
Fortified rice is made by mixing rice flour with micronutrients—iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12—then forming it to look like regular rice grains. The enriched grains are blended with regular rice at a set ratio, giving the staple a stronger nutritional profile. This export highlights India’s skill in food fortification and its role in global food security.
Chhattisgarh has been pushing hard to grow rice exports. The state’s farmers, mills and exporters now enjoy greater visibility on the world stage. Shipping fortified rice to Papua New Guinea is a clear sign that the region’s products are trusted by overseas buyers.
APEDA chairperson Abhishek Dev praised the exporter, Sponge Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. of Raipur, and all partners who made the shipment possible. “India is proving its ability to deliver high‑quality, science‑based food solutions overseas,” he said. APEDA said it will keep supporting exporters with quality checks, capacity building and new market links.
Mukesh Jain, president of the Rice Exporters Association of Chhattisgarh, added that the state’s fortified rice is expected to reach new markets soon. He thanked APEDA for helping raise the region’s profile in global trade.
This export marks another win for India’s agricultural exports, showing how APEDA, the state government and private companies work together to offer safe, nutritious rice worldwide.
Source: ianslive
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