The Hindu Business Line : Saturday, February 09, 2002

Rose exports up ahead of Valentine's Day
EXPORTS of cut flowers are seen registering a near 50 per cent rise ahead of Valentine's Day. Rose exports from Bangalore and Pune put together are expected to touch 13 million stems, valued at $4 million, say sources at South India Floriculture ... More

Blooming problems

RUBBER

Sheet rubber gains
KOTTAYAM: Sheet rubber market made further gains following supply crunch, though buying interest was low. Many traders offered better rates to elicit supplies as they had earlier supply orders to be serviced. Block rubber and latex 60 ... More

FOODS & FOOD PROCESSING

Canada eyes food market
CANADA plans to focus on exporting value added food products and beverages to India, which has emerged a major market for its agro-commodities. Addressing importers and trade representatives in Chennai, Mr Benoit Prefontaine, Senior Counsellor ... More

PRECIOUS METALS

Making the most of gold
Even as gold gained overseas as a trusted investment, the market here witnessed a rush to sell by the general public seeking to capitalise on the precious metal's high price. "There has been a huge selling pressure yesterday and today at the ... More

OILSEEDS & EDIBLE OIL

Edible oil removal from ECA hailed

COCONUT & COPRA

Coconut producers to set up Asian bio-fuel council
COCONUT-PRODUCING countries in Asia are going to set up what is being proposed as Asian Bio-fuel Council with an aim to promote the use of coconut diesel as an additive or enhancer in, if not a complete replacement for, diesel fuels. According ... More

SPICES & CONDIMENTS

Pepper prices rise on short supply
PEPPER prices improved on Thursday on short supply at the terminal market here. Spot prices moved up by Rs 100 a quintal both for new and old pepper, while futures also improved for Feb/Mar deliveries. MG 1 garbled was quoted at Rs 6,200 a ... More

Spices Board thrust to vanilla cultivation
FOLLOWING the huge demand for natural vanilla extract in the global market, the Spices Board plans special thrust to its cultivation in the country. Growing shift towards natural food products coupled with a marginal increase in the per capita ... More

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

China begins work on ethanol plant
MUMBAI: In pursuance of its plan to introduce indigenously produced ethanol out of maize (corn) and blended with petrol or diesel for use as vehicle fuel, China has started to construct its first ethanol plant. Started in November ... More

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