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Consumer’s shift from animal/dairy-based oil to plant-based oil has been quick and remarkable. The shift can be attributed to changing food habits, exposure to different cultures and social media influences. Some of the common plant-based oils are Canola oil, sunflower oil, groundnut oil, olive oil, palm oil and linseed oil. Canola oil has gained immense popularity around the world in the last few years because of its numerous health benefits. So what exactly is Canola and Canola oil? Canola is a plant that is a member of the family of plants called crucifers. The plant is easy to identify because of four yellow petals forming the shape of a cross. The tiny seeds of the plant are crushed to extract Canola oil. Some of the leading producers of Canola oils are countries like Canada, Germany, China and India. Nutrients present in the Canola oil are abundant. Canola oil price is also reasonable compared to much plant-based oil. Few common nutrients are Vitamin E, Vitamin K and unsaturated ...

Rice is the staple diet of more than half of the world’s population. It is grown extensively in the Asian countries of China, India, Thailand, Vietnam and Bangladesh. As a matter of fact, India holds the unique distinction of being the largest exporter of rice. Other major rice exporting countries are Thailand, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Basmati rice of the Indian subcontinent is in great demand throughout the MENA (the Middle East and North Africa) countries. Some of the major importers of basmati rice are Iran, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Egypt, etc. Besides basmati, non-basmati rice has also become popular in the last few years. Some of the more popular varieties of basmati rice are traditional basmati rice,1121 Basmati Rice,1509 Basmati Rice, Sugandha Basmati Rice, Pusa Basmati Rice, Sharbati Basmati Rice, PR-11/14 Basmati Rice, Traditional Pakistani Basmati Rice, 1121 Pakistani Basmati Rice, Super Kernel Pakistani Basmati Rice, C-9 Long Grain Rice, etc.   Pusa Basma...

Pulses occupy an important place in the Indian agricultural landscape. Diving deep into numbers, pulses are grown over an area of 23.8 million hectares with a total production of 18.6 million tons. The average yield of pulse in India stands at 735 kg/Hectares. The item is also an important source of protein and essential nutrients for the overall health of the population. Major pulse producing states in India are Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The country holds the unique distinction of being the largest producer, consumer and importer in the world. As a matter of fact, India contributes 20% to the total world production of pulses. Pulse exporters in India have been capitalizing on the international demand for Indian pulses. Pulses belong to the legume family and essentially include lentils and beans. Some of the commonly used pulses in India have been listed below: 1. TOOR:  Toor dal is one of the most widely used lentils in India an...

Meat is essentially animal flesh that is cooked and consumed as food. The consumption of meat has increased rapidly in the last few decades. On average, per capita, meat consumption has increased by 12-15 kg from the year 1962. The changing habit can be attributed to exposure to different cultures, alternate sources of protein and easy availability. India holds the unique distinction of being the largest producer and exporter of buffalo meat. Some of the leading producers and exporters of beef meat are Brazil, the USA and India. Buffalo meat alone accounts for almost 90% of total meat export from India. Some of the leading importers of buffalo meat are countries like Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Malaysia, Iraq, etc. Due to its great no. of livestock population, Indian remains one of the largest producers of meat. The livestock population in India stands at 110 million buffaloes, 133 million goats and 63 million sheep. The meat trade is an important source of rural revenue In India. As...

 Cement industry growth is proportional to the economy of a country. A booming economy leads to a higher level of construction activity. Cement is an important component while undertaking a construction task. It provides the necessary strength to the building structures. India is the second- largest producer of cement in the world. As of the year 2019, the country accounted for over 8% of the global installed capacity. Cement production has reached a mammoth 329 million tons in FY 2020. It is expected to grow further to 381 million tons in FY 2022. India’s cement industry is primarily dominated by a few companies. In fact, the top 20 company accounts for almost 70% of total cement production in the country. 210 large cement plants account for an installed capacity of over 410 million tons. Majority of the large cement plants are located in the state of Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.  Cement sale in India is approximated at ₹58, 407 crores in FY2020. Cement manufactu...

Rice is a staple diet of a majority population across the globe. It is one of the most traded agricultural commodities in the international market. Some of the leading producers of rice in the world are China, India, Thailand, Bangladesh and Vietnam. India is the leading exporter of rice in the world for the year 2018/19. The country is home to both Basmati and non-Basmati rice. Some of the common varieties of rice being traded are Traditional basmati, 1121 Basmati, 1509 Basmati, 1401 Basmati, Sugandha basmati, Pusa Basmati, IR-64 non-Basmati rice and many more. IR-64 rice is one of the preferred choices in the domestic as well as international market.  Long grain rice suppliers in India have been making handsome profits over the years by trading IR-64 rice. It is long-grain non-Basmati rice grow especially in Southern Indian states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu. Maharashtra also control affair share to the production of IR-64 non-basmati rice. The commodity has seen a...