Non-Basmati white rice shortages hit stores across US; purchase restrictions, hoarding and price gouging compound woes of consumers

Jul 26, 2023

After scanning the aisles at the local Patel Brothers, Apna Bazaar, Lotte Plaza and other South Asian grocery stores for Sona Massori, a staple...

India's export restrictions propel global rice prices: Asian exporters brace for Bulog tender surge

May 07, 2024

According to S&P Global Commodity Insights, India, the world's largest rice exporter, implemented export restrictions, including banning broken rice exports and imposing additional duties...

Biden chooses ex-NSA Susan Rice to lead White House Domestic Policy Council

Dec 10, 2020

Washington [US], December 11 : US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday chose veteran policy official Susan Rice, former President Barack Obama's national security adviser,...

India allows export of select varieties of rice to Tanzania, Djibouti, Guinea Bissau

Mar 04, 2024

The central government has permitted exports of 30,000 tonne of non-basmati white rice to Tanzania, besides 30,000 tonne of broken rice to Djibouti and...

India introduces additional safeguards on basmati rice to prevent regular rice exports

Aug 27, 2023

India has introduced additional safeguards on exports of basmati rice so as to prevent exports of non-basmati white rice -- which is presently under...

India permits 75,000 tonne non-basmati white rice exports to UAE

Sep 26, 2023

India has allowed the export of non-basmati white rice to the tune of 75,000 tonnes to the UAE. Notably, the export of non-basmati white...