Big Jump in Rice Exports for India
Rice exports from India, the world’s second-largest producer, may more than double this year on a record crop and as importers seek alternative to expensive supplies from Thailand, a shippers’ group said.
NFA accepts applications to import 187,000 MT of rice under MAV
The National Food Authority (NFA) started accepting applications from importers to bring in 187,000 metric tons (MT) of rice under the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) in 2012.
Rice Exports From India Seen Surging as Ban Ended on Record Crop
Rice exports from India, the world’s second-largest producer, may more than double this year on a record crop and as importers seek alternative to expensive supplies from Thailand, a shippers’ group said.
Philippines sees H1 rice output up 2.7%
MANILA, Philippines - The country's rice output is forecast to rise 2.7% in the first half of this year on expanded acreage and improved yields, a government report said on Wednesday, suggesting the country would not be importing large amounts this year.
NFA begins accepting applications to import 187,000 tons of rice
The National Food Authority has started accepting applications to import 187,000 metric tons of rice under the minimum access volume for 2012. The NFA said in a published notice that interested importers must pay the 40-percent tariff imposed on in-quota allocation of the minimum access volume.
Petroleum importers to pay tariffs
The Aquino administration is eyeing to impose tax on already zero-tariff rate petroleum products in a move to put a stop smuggling of the “most smuggled” commodity in the country.
2nd-half surge expected to drive rice exports to 9.5m tonnes
In spite of severe criticism that its rice-pledging scheme will damage export competitiveness, the government aims to drive rice export to 9.5 million tonnes worth between US$6.8 billion and $7 billion (Bt210 billion to Bt215 billion) this year.
CFIA/Expanded Allergy Alert: Undeclared Egg in Certain Bin Bin Brand Rice Crackers
OTTAWA, ONTARIO-- - The public warning issued on January 27, 2012 has been expanded to include additional products and to clarify distribution.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people with ...
Milled rice exports drop in January | Business | The Phnom Penh Post - Cambodia's Newspaper of Record
Some of Cambodia’s biggest exporters have experienced a sizeable decline in milled-rice shipments this month, with one insider putting the number as high as 40 per cent year-on-year.