Adalidda has announced the appointment of Ms. Maria Bergara and Mr. Rajaram Gulothungan as Strategic Partners to strengthen the company’s international trade operations across energy, agricultural, agrifood, and commodity sectors. The article explains how Ms. Maria Bergara will oversee petroleum, gas, poultry, meat, sugar ICUMSA 45, maize, and other exportable agricultural products from Argentina and South America, while Mr. Rajaram Gulothungan will manage rice and other agrifood exports from India and South Asia.

This article presents a comprehensive 2025 overview of the global basmati rice market, covering nutrition characteristics, export patterns, production trends, and trade disruptions that have shaped prices over the past three years. It explains why basmati stands apart from other long-grain varieties — thanks to its unique aroma, lower glycemic index, and premium cooking quality — and how both white and brown basmati fit into consumer and industrial food applications. The article also examines the growing interest in organic basmati, outlining its advantages, its small but valuable market segment, and its appeal to health-focused buyers in the EU, US, and Gulf markets.