The Australian authorities concluded that consumers understood basmati as a type of rice associated with a broader geographic region rather than a certification badge controlled
The Indian authority sought word mark registration; trade analysts and GI expert find gap in the government approach to getting GI for the fragrant rice. By Subramani Ra Mancombu
As India and Pakistan compete for geographical indication rights, Nepal is drafting its first GI law to protect products from basmati rice to Ilam tea. Upendra Raj Pandey –
By Kai Noda and Rui Usui / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers SAPPORO — Hokkaido rice is drawing keen attention from industry stakeholders after being registered in March under the
Traceability, health credentials, packaging innovation and cooking performance are expressions of the underlying shift. By Aman Gupta The global basmati rice market, valued at
The All-India Rice Exporters Association has opposed expansion of the notified growing regions. By Prabhudatta Mishra The battle over expanding the geographical indication (GI)
ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP): Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has appreciated the successful holding of Pakistan Rice Festival 2026 in the Netherlands, stating that such
CMB News Editorial – Editorial Desk India’s Basmati GI controversy and a weak monsoon outlook shape sentiment, while Vietnam and India rice export prices in EUR remain
They claim the decision was ‘arbitrary’ without consulting stakeholders and exporters, but APEDA sources say due process has been followed. By Subramani Ra Mancombu