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FCBL facilitated the marketing of 159.22 MT of Cardamom in 2024, Valuing Nu. 263.13 million
As 2024 draws to a close, FCBL is delighted to share the successful market facilitation through the procurement of 159.22 metric tons (MT) of cardamom from farmers across the country, valuing Nu. 263.13 million. Cardamom cultivation has long bee | 18th December, 2024..More
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FCBL Concludes its 2024 Auction Season
As the 2024 Auction Season comes to a close, we are pleased to report the successful facilitation of 15,489.97 metric tons (MT) of agricultural produce through our auction process. Of this, 10,93253 MT comprised potatoes, and 3,01.31 MT included vege | 05th December, 2024..More
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Farmers fetch record-high price of Nu 60 per kg for potatoes at Phuentshogling FCB
In a record-breaking year for Bhutanese potato farmers, the Food Corporation of Bhutan's auction yard in Phuentshogling has registered its highest-ever potato selling price. Farmers are fetching nearly Nu 60 per kilogramme, a significant increase | 18th November, 2024..More
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Potato auction hits new heights
Demand rise due to low production in India has driven up the prices Punakha - The potato business is looking up this season, with demand soaring beyond the trends of the past two years, driving prices up in favour of potato farmers in the c | 23rd October, 2024..More
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Happy 13th Royal Wedding Anniversary
As the nation celebrates the 13th Royal Wedding Anniversary of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, we extend our heartfelt wishes for Their Majesties' continued health, happiness, and long life. May Their reign be a source of peace, p | 13th October, 2024..More
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FCBL Held its Annual Meeting, Post-Golden Jubilee Celebration
Following the successful celebration of its Golden Jubilee, the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) held its Annual Meeting on 18th August 2024. This important gathering brought together Warehouse Managers from all 20 dzongkhags, providing a pl | 19th August, 2024..More
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FCBL Marks 50 Years of its Dedicated Service to the Nation.
On August 16th, 2024, the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a Golden Jubilee event at the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS), Phuentsholing, reflecting on half a century of dedica | 17th August, 2024..More
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Inauguration of Potato Trade Facilitation Center in Gangtey, Wangdue Phodrang
A new era in local agriculture began today with the official inauguration of the Potato Trade Facilitation Center in Gangtey. The ceremony, which was honored by the presence of His Excellency Lyonpo Yonten Phuntsho, Minister of Agriculture and Livest | 23rd July, 2024..More
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Growing Popularity of Khamtey Rice: Insights and Challenges
.... the expected production of Khamtey rice is around 600 MT (paddy) from Chuzaygang in Sarpang and Samdrup Choling in SamdrupJongkhar. The launch of Khamtey rice as a brand (DrukGi Khamtey) by the Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) has garnered si | 15th July, 2024 ..More
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Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock gears up to supply high-quality produce to Gyalsung Project
In a series of stakeholder consultations, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is making strides to ensure the provision of top-notch fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy to the Gyalsung Project. With consensus reached among various stakeho | 13th July, 2024..More
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MoAL exploring new potato markets in Nepal and Bangladesh
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is exploring new markets in Nepal and Bangladesh to bolster the export of potatoes from Bhutan. This move is mainly geared towards diversifying export markets and tackling price fluctuations that af | 6th July, 2024..More
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Govt institutions to be mandated to buy local Agricultural produce in 13th plan
The agriculture and livestock sector in Bhutan is set to undergo a substantial transformation to enhance food and nutrition security, elevate farmers' income, and boost the sector's contribution to GDP. Key initiatives outlined in the 13th Five Ye | 17th June, 2024..More
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FCBL Launches 2024 Auction Season
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) officially launched the 2024 auction season today at the Auction Yard in Phuentsholing. This event marks the commencement of a crucial period for the export of agricultural produce, predominantly potatoes | 31st May, 2024..More
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Strengthening food security
As we chart our path of development, ensuring food security and nutrition for every citizen stands as a critical concern. In tackling this complex challenge, collaboration emerges as a pivotal foundation for crafting effective solutions. One of th | 1st April, 2024..More
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FCBL & FMCL launch Drukgi Khamtey, a rice variety
In a step towards promoting locally produced goods in the country, the Food Corporation of Bhutan launched Drukgi Khamtey, a rice variety. The product is a result of a collaborative effort between the FCBL and Farm Machinery Corporation Limited aimed | 19th March, 2024..More
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Food Corporation and Farm Machinery Corporation Join Forces for 'Khamtey Rice' Production and Marketing
In a groundbreaking move towards agricultural collaboration, the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) and Farm Machinery Corporation Limited (FMCL) officially inked an agreement today, paving the way for a strategic partnership in the production | 15th Dec, 2023..More
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Cold storage in Sarpang finally utilised
The farmer's groups and vegetable vendors are finally making use of the cold storage facility in Sarpang. These days, more than half of the chambers in the cold store are occupied with vegetables, fruits and meat. Until August this year, the cold sto | 2nd Nov, 2023..More
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New Cold Store Inaugurated to Bolster Farmers' Resilience!
In a significant development for the local agricultural community, the much-awaited operationalization of our third integrated cold store was inaugurated on 7th October 2023 at Gomchu; Khaling, Tashigang Dzongkhag providing farmers with a vital conti | 09th Oct, 2023..More
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Re-launch of our online e-auction system at Phuentsholing Auction Yard
In a significant development, we are delighted to announce that we have re-launched our online e-auction system at the Phuentsholing Auction Yard recently. Aimed at delivering prompt and efficient auction services to potato growers through an inno | 30-Sept-2023..More
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Import ban on non-basmati rice likely to end soon
The supply crunch of non-Basmati rice could ease if the Government of India (GoI) considers the government's request to lift the ban on its export. The government formally wrote to the GoI last week conveying the request. Officials said that th | 09th August, 2023..More
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FCBL turns profitable after 7 years of losses
After losses for seven straight years the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) has managed to make some profit in its first two quarters or six months. In the last seven years from 2016 to 2022 FCB made a total loss of Nu 153 million. From J | 5th August, 2023..More
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Presentation by Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited
The Members of the National Assembly led by the Hon'ble Speaker attended a presentation on the mandates and operations of the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL). The Opposition Leader was also present. The team is led by Chief Executive Office | 13th July, 2023..More
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FCBL inaugurated its new Warehouse-cum-Regional Office
Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. (FCBL) recently inaugurated its new Warehouse-cum-Office in Gelephu, which was graced by the Chief Executive Officer and Lam Neten, accompanied by officials from the corporate headquarters in Phuentsholing. The newl | 05th July, 2023..More
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Representative from FCBL attended a Trade Fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Representatives from the Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. (FCBL) and the Department of Agricultural Marketing Cooperatives (DAMC) recently attended a trade fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh, to showcase Bhutan's homegrown Quinoa and expand its global presence | 29th June, 2023..More
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Cold storage facilities worth Nu 94 M not in use in Sarpang & Wangdue
The cold storage facilities in Sarpang and Wangdue Phodrang built at a combined cost of over Nu 94 M are still not in use after they were opened to the public around five months ago. People point out the lack of awareness of the availability of the f | 27th April, 2023..More
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FCBL completes its Statutory Audit for 2022
Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCBL) completed its Statutory Auditing for the financial year 2022 with the statutory exit meeting held on 14th April, 2023. The meeting was attended by the Assistant Auditor General, Compliance & Outsourced Audit Division | 17th April, 2023..More
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The new Chief Executive Officer of FCBL joins his office on the 2nd of April
The Board, Management and the staff of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) is delighted to welcome our new Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Dorji Tashi, a person filled with energy and dynamism. He officially took over his office from 2nd of April | 5th April, 2023..More
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HE Honorable Finance Minister visits FCBL
His Excellency the Minister of Finance Lyonpo Namgay Tshering interacted with the officials of FCBL in Phuntsholing this morning. During his two-hour meeting, he highlighted on a range of topics of national importance; starting from the ongoing tr | 16th March, 2023..More
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End of the export season
It is with a big sigh of relief, FCBL exported their last consignment of 8.6mt of potatoes to India which marked the end of export season for 2023. A total of 12,481.96 Mt of agricultural produces were exported to India through FCBL which is less by | 29th December, 2022..More
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115th National Day!
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the Nation in celebrating the 115th National Day of Bhutan. On this joyous occasion we offer our heartfelt gratitude to the Wangchuck Dynasty for the continued peace and prosperity. | 16th December, 2022..More
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CIVIL SERVICE AWARD 2022
To fulfill the noble wishes of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo to recognize the utmost dedication and loyalty of Civil Servants and their outstanding contributions to the TWA-WA-Sum, the Annual Civil Service Award 2022 for the Food Corporation of Bhutan | 15th December, 2022..More
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Farmers of Wangdue, Punakha and Gasa get Cold Store Facility
Farmers of Wangdue Phodrang, Punakha and Gasa can now sell their agricultural and livestock products according to demands. They now have a cold storage facility where they can store perishable goods. Usually, farmers have to either sell agricultural | 17th November, 2022..More
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FCBL Inaugurated Rice Fortification Plant
The inaugural ceremony was graced by the Hon'ble Director, Department of Agriculture Deputy Country Director of WFP, Chief Executive Officer of Toshiniwal Private Industries, India along with the Chief Executive Officer of FCBL and other officials of | 31st Oct, 2022..More
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The 14th Coronation Day of His Majesty The 5th Druk Gyalpo
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the Nation in offering our deepest respects, heartfelt felicitations and prayers for His Majesty’s long life, prosperous and peaceful reign on this most joyous occasion of His Majesty, The Druk Gyalpo | 31st October, 2022..More
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Happy Diwali
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to wish you and your family a Happy Diwali. May this auspicious festival brings you and your family a good health, wealth and happiness | 24th October, 2022..More
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The 11th Royal Wedding Anniversary
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the Nation in celebrating the joyous occasion of the 11th Royal Wedding Anniversary. We offer prayers for their Majesties' long lives, everlasting peace and happiness. | 12th Oct. 2022..More
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Happy Blessed Rainy Day!
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to wish you and your family "A Happy Blessed Rainy Day!" May this auspicious occasion of the blessed rainy day brings you peace, good health and happiness. | 22nd September, 2022..More
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FCBL observes it's 48th Foundation Day
Message from the Chief Executive Officer on the 48th Foundation Day Dear Colleagues, On this joyous occasion of the 48th Foundation Day of FCBL, I would like to offer along with you all a sincere gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gy | August 16, 2022..More
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2nd Birth Anniversary of His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck
On this joyous occasion of the 2nd Birth Anniversary of His Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Ugyen Wangchuck, the family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited join the nation in offering our humble prayers and wishes for His Royal Highness good health & | 19th March, 2022..More
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Losar Tashi Delek!
The Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited wish you & your family a very happy losar. May the water male tiger year brings you good health & happiness. | 3rd March, 2022..More
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The 42nd Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
On this joyous occasion of the 42nd Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the nation in offering our solemn prayers and best wishes for His Majest | 21st February, 2022..More
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The 6th Birth Anniversary of HRH The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuk
On this joyous occasion of the 6th Birth Anniversary of His Royal Highness The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck, the Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to offer our solemn prayers & best wishes for the long life, good health & hap | 5th February, 2022..More
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Happy Chu-Nyi Pai Losar!
The Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited wishes you and your family a happy Chu-Nyi Pai Losar. | 2nd February, 2022..More
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The 73rd Republic Day of India
The Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to wish the Government and the People of India a Happy 73rd Republic Day! | 26th January, 2022..More
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The state of state owned enterprises
The country’s state-owned enterprises (SoEs) are not in a good state. At a meeting between the finance ministry that governs SoEs and the heads of SoEs, what came out was that there are more challenges than opportunities. The meeting was intend | 12th January, 2022..More
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Happy New Year 2022 & Nyilo Tashi Delek!
May this new year 2022 brings you and your family peace, happiness. prosperity, good health & success. | 31st December, 2021..More
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114th National Day
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the Nation in celebrating the 114th National Day of Bhutan. On this joyous occasion we offer our heartfelt gratitude to the Wangchuck Dynasty for the continued peace and prosperity in the king | 16th December, 2021..More
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Civil Service Award 2021
Civil Service Award Ceremony for the recipients of medals under the Food Corporation of Bhutan was held at the Corporate Head Office on 16th December, 2021. The Chief Executive Officer awarded the medals and certificates to the recipients. | 16th December, 2021..More
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The 66th Birth Anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuk
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. joins the Nation in celebrating the 66th Birth Anniversary of our Beloved Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck. On this joyous occasion, we offer our warmest tribute & prayers for His Majesty’s | 10th November, 2021..More
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Felicitation for 13th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo
On this joyous occasion of the 13th Coronation Day of our Beloved King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, the family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the nation in offering our best wishes and prayers for His Majesty's good health, happiness a | 31st Oct, 2021..More
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Descending Day of Lord Buddha!
On this auspicious occasion of the Descending Day of Lord Buddha, the family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited wishes you and your family a good health, wealth and happiness. | 26th October, 2021..More
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Annual Performance Agreement (APA) 2021
The Annual Performance Agreement (APA) for FY 2021 was signed between the Divisional Heads and the Unit Heads and also between the Unit Heads and their respective subordinates on 28th Sept., 2021 in presence of both the directors of Department of Cor | 28th September, 2021..More
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Blessed Rainy Day
The Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited wish you and your family "A Happy Blessed Rainy Day!". May this auspicious occasion of the blessed rainy day brings you peace, good health and happiness. | 22nd September, 2021..More
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Potato exporters worry as their trucks stopped at border
Customs officials in India stopped trucks carrying potatoes from Bhutan without a plant quarantine certificate (PQC), which has affected business for potato exporters and bidders in Samdrupjongkhar. Exporters said that they have not been able to e | 21st September, 2021..More
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Annual Performance Compact(APC) Signing
Directors of both the departments, Department of Corporate Business(DoCB) and Department of Corporate Services(DoCS) signed an Annual Performance Compact(APC) with their respective Heads of Division on 25th Sept, 2021 for the fiscal year 2021. The AP | 25th August, 2021..More
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FCB to the rescue of Bartsham’s Quinoa growers
Farmers in Bartsham, Trashigang, gathered with sacks of Quinoa as officials from the Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) came with a truck to lift their stock. They have been desperately trying to find buyers for more than seven months now. The farme | 14th August, 2021..More
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Buyback not a good approach because it depletes government resources: FCBL
FCBL says export restrictions are designed to safeguard trading partners’ local farming communities, while some are designed to defend against diseases and chemicals. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Food Corporation of Bhutan L | 14th August, 2021..More
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The 75th Independence Day of India
The Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to wish every citizens of India a very Happy 75th Independence Day! | 14th August, 2021..More
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The completion of three cold storage facilities worth Nu 127 mn to get delayed
The country’s three cold storages, worth Nu 127 million, were intended to be finished by the end of August this year, but the project is set to be delayed. According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Food Corporation and Bhutan Limited (FC | 24th July, 2021..More
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FCB conducts potato auctions online amid the pandemic
The Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) has started conducting potato auctions online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the Bhutan Agriculture and Food Regulatory Authority (BAFRA) is also strictly enforcing Plant Quarantine Rules on | 16th July, 2021..More
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The First Sermon of Lord Buddha
In His First Sermon, the Lord Buddha said, “I teach one thing and one thing only: suffering and the end of suffering,” May this auspicious occasion of the first sermon of Lord Buddha mark an end to pandemic & sufferings and shower us wi | 14th July, 2021..More
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Cold store facility underway for farmers of Sarpang
Farmers venturing into commercial farming in Sarpang need not worry about their harvests going to waste. They will have a cold storage facility to store their surplus harvest by next month. One of the three cold storage facilities the government prom | 10th July, 2021..More
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Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpochoe
May this auspicious occasion of Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpochoe mark an end to pendamic all around the world and shower us with peace and prosperity. | 19th June, 2021..More
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The 31st Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty, The Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuk
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited join the Nation to wish Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck ‘A Happy 31st Birth Anniversary’. We offer our heartfelt felicitations and prayers for Her Majesty’s good health, | 4th June, 2021..More
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The Coronation Day of our Beloved Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck
On this special occasion of the Coronation Day of our Beloved Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, also celebrated as the Social Forestry Day; the family of the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited join the Nation in offering sincere prayers for | 2nd June, 2021..More
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Fortified rice for the public too
Besides the government schools with a feeding programme, to meet the nutrition requirements private schools give fortified rice to students, the Food Fortification Taskforce (FFT) has recommended. The taskforce is also encoura | 19th April, 2021..More
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Nu 127 mn for the construction of three cold storages in the country
FCBL expects to complete the construction of cold storages by end of August 2021 According to the Chief Executive Officer of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL), Naiten Wangchuk, FCBL is expecting to complete the construction of three | 17th March, 2021..More
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A year into the pandemic: becoming self-sufficient in food and agricultural produce
The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economy at large, but it also opened doors to plenty of opportunities. One important lesson was becoming self-sufficient in food and agricultural produce. Nearly 30 new commercial farms came up last year | 6th March, 2021..More
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Students of Doksum Primary School benefit from feeding programme
A student of Doksum Primary School in Trashiyangtse, Karma Yoezer, walked four kilometres to school every day. He carried his own pack lunch. But with the school benefiting from a feeding programme from this year, he eats breakfast and | 27th February, 2021..More
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Rice import by FCB doubles amid the pandemic
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and two nationwide lock-downs in the country, the rice import last year has doubled compared to previous years. The Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) alone imported around 24,000 metric tonnes of rice in 2020, up from 10 | 25th February, 2021..More
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The 41st Birth Anniversary of His Majesty
On this joyous occasion of the 41st birth anniversary of His Majesty The King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk, the family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. joins the Nation to offer our solemn prayers and best wishes for His Majesty's long life, good | 20th Feb, 2011..More
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HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2021
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to wish you & your family a happy new year. May this new year brings peace, prosperity, good health and success to you and your entire family. | 31st December, 2020..More
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113th National Day
The board, management & the staff of Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. would like to join the Nation on this special occasion to offer our heartfelt felicitation for the continued peace and prosperity in the Kingdom. May the people of Bhutan be etern | 16th December, 2020..More
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Commemorating His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo's 65th Birth Anniversary
On the joyous occasion of the 65th Birth Anniversary of our beloved fourth Druk Gyalpo, His Majesty The King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the nation in offering our deepest respect, heart | 10th November, 2020..More
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Felicitation for 12th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo
On this joyous occasion of the 12th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo, the family of the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the Nation to offer our prayers for a continued good health, happiness and long life. | 1st November, 2020..More
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Onions overpriced? Report to OCP
Not happy with the price of onions? Write or call the Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) instead of venting the frustration on social media. OCP officials are requesting people to report to them if onions and tomatoes are charged more than the pr | 31st October, 2020..More
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Bhutan to import 150MT of onions a month until December
Beginning this month, the Government of India (GoI) has approved import of 150 metric tonnes (MT) of onions a month until December. The Embassy of India in Thimphu announced this on October 16 in a formal notification. On September 14, India stopped | 19th October, 2020..More
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Potato and four other cash crops listed in the export list
Exporters in Phuentshogling welcomed the news of adding products of potato, areca nut, apple, mandarin and ginger to the export list. The export of potato came to an abrupt halt last week after the Indian officials across the border stopped import of | 17th October, 2020..More
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The 9th Royal Wedding Anniversary
On the joyous occasion of the 9th Royal Wedding Anniversary, the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the Nation in offering our prayers and wishes for Their Majesties’ long lives and happiness. | 13th October, 2020..More
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Potato export comes to abrupt halt
Although Bhutan has been exporting potatoes to India for a long time now, it is not yet in the import list in India. India’s border town—Jaigaon—has stopped importing Bhutanese potatoes. Why? Because Phuentsholing is declared a Covid | 13th October, 2020..More
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Discrepancies found in weight and price of rice sold
With discrepancies in the leveled weight and the actual weight of rice sold in Trashigang, the dzongkhag administration has written a letter to the Office of the Consumer Protection (OCP), Thimphu, for necessary action. Th | 9th August, 2020..More
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Vegetable export via Jaigoan comes to a halt
Since Monday, the Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) has not been able to export vegetables from Phuentsholing following restriction on the movement of Bhutanese vehicles carrying vegetables in Jaigoan. Due to the Corona virus pandemic this year, FCB | 11th July, 2020..More
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Vegetable export comes to a halt
While it is the peak vegetable production season for farmers and a chance to earn by selling vegetables at the auction yard in Phuentsholing, export to India via Jaigaon has come to an abrupt halt since July 6. Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited | 10th July, 2020..More
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Bringing the market closer to farmers
Unlike in the past, farmers need not travel to the border towns to auction their vegetables. They can sell their produce at an identified area closer to their homes. Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) has started buying farm produce since June | 23rd June, 2020..More
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30th Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the Nation to wish our Gyaltsuen, Her Majesty the Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck ‘A Happy Birth Anniversary’. We offer our heartfelt felicitations and prayers for Her Majesty’s good health, l | 4th June, 2020..More
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Launch of Farmers’ Online Market System
Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) in collaboration with Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEB) have launched the Online Farmers’ Market System this afternoon in Phuntsholing. It is as an extension to the existing Bhutan Commodities Mark | 15th May, 2020..More
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Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo
The family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the nation to pay tribute to the "Father of modern Bhutan", His Majesty the Third Druk gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
We would also like to wish all the teachers, "A Happy Teach | 2nd May, 2020..More-
Mongar FCB has gathered stock for three months
As the Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) gears up to stock up essentials for six months, Mongar FCB godown in Hurungpam has received almost half of it as of date.
Until last week, the depot has received 422 metric ton (MT) of rice, 15 MT of puls | 30th April, 2020..More
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FCB Supplies Rations to Eastern Dzongkhags
People in eastern dzongkhags need not worry about ration shortage, as Food Corporation of Bhutan (FCB) is supplying continuous rations to respective dzongkhags. FCB officials say they would supply 1,895.77 metric tonnes (MT) of rice, 186.83MT of o | 29th March, 2020..More
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Birth of the Second Royal Prince
On this joyous occasion of the birth of the second royal Prince, the family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited join the nation to offer our heartfelt congratulations, humble wishes and Tashi Delek to Their Majesties The King and Queen.
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Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King
The Board and the Management of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the Nation in offering our heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty The Fifth Druk Gyalpo and humbly offer our prayers for His Majesty's good health & long life on this v | 20th February, 2020..More
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Annual Performance Agreement, 2020
To adopt and implement the Performance Based Incentive System (PBIS), the Division Heads from both the Department of Corporate Business as well as Corporate Services signed Annual Performance Agreement (APA) with their respective subordinates on Satu | 17th February, 2020..More
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Birth Anniversary of Royal Highness The Gyalsey
The Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the Nation in wishing our beloved future, His Royal Highness The Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel Wangchuk a very Happy Fifth Birth Anniversary.
On this auspicious and joyous day, we would | 5th February, 2020..More
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FCBL Annual Review Meeting 2020
In an attempt to access the performance of the past year and to chart out plans and priorities for 2020, three days Annual Performance Review meeting was held from 28th January 2020 in HQ, Phuentsholing. Assessment of the reports indicated 100% targe | 31st January, 2020..More
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Happy Dawa Chunipai Losar
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited wishes you a Happy Dawa Chunipai Losar and may you have a healthy, happy and prosperous new year (Losar)
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Happy New Year 2020
The Management of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited Wishes you & your family a Happy New Year 2020. May this new year brings to you and your family peace, happiness, prosperity, good health and success in your life.
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112th National Day of Bhutan
On this joyous and auspicious occasion, the family of Food Corporation of Bhutan joins the Nation in commemorating the 112th National Day of Bhutan.
We offer our heartfelt felicitations and prayers for everlasting peace and prosperity in the | 16th December, 2019..More
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Online Potato Auction Gains Popularity
Into the third year of trading, online potato auction has shown significant improvement in terms of volume.
Compared to the last two years, the volume exported through online auction has increased by almost 60MT which is a huge success. The vol | 22nd November, 2019..More
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FCBL Launches Localized Rice Brand
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) is launching rice brands known as Zheychum Chogjur, Zheychum Gongma, Zheychum Dangpa and Zheychum Kuenga designed and packed to suit Bhutanese aesthetics and appeal. The product is carefully chosen from t | 16th November, 2019..More
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Felicitation for His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo
On this joyous occasion of the 64th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo, the family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the Nation to offer our deepest gratitude and prayers for His Majesty's good health and long life.
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Felicitation for 11th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo
On this joyous occasion of the 11th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo, the family of the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the Nation to offer our prayers for a continued good health, happiness and long life | 1st November, 2019..More
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FM commits Nu 20M for potato auction services
To expedite potato auction services in Phuentsholing, finance minister Namgay Tshering has committed Nu 20 million (M) to procure two grading machines during his recent visit.
The mini-dry port in the town, which has been completed at the begin | 23rd October, 2019..More
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Livelihood from growing potatoes
Amidst a large and noisy crowd at the auction yard, Phub Gyeltshen, 46, looks nervous. As the potatoes are put to grading machines, the farmer keeps a keen eye on the labourers.
The farmer from Gangphey in Phobjikha, Wangdiphodrang has brought | 14th October, 2019..More
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Farmers fetch season’s highest potato price
With potato price increasing by the day this export season, there is optimisn and happiness at the humid Phuentsholing auction yard as farmers are all smiles.
The highest price recorded until yesterday was Nu 36 per kg. More and more farmers ar | 6th October, 2019..More
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The Hon’ble Speaker of National Assemble of Bhutan Visits FCBL
The Hon’ble Speaker of National Assembly of Bhutan visited the office of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) in Phuentsholing and called a meeting in the afternoon of 17th September. During the meeting, the Hon’ble Speaker discussed on a wi | 21st September, 2019..More
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Farmers happy with potato price in S/Jongkhar
Farmers who bring their potatoes to sell at Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited’s (FCBL) auction yard in Samdrup Jongkhar returned happy as the price is better this time.
The red large potatoes fetched Nu 24 per kilogramme (kg) while the mediu | 18th September, 2019..More
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FCB’s OD facility benefits 549 farmers
The government supported the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) to purchase 50.2 metric tonnes of cardamom worth Nu 20.75 million (M) using the Nu 50M Over-Draft Facility last year.
This scheme benefitted some 549 farmers from eight card | 4th September, 2019..More
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FCBL Launches Online Auctioning Service in Samdrup Jongkhar
Aimed at rendering faster, efficient and convenient auctioning service to the farmers, FCBL had launched a Potato grading machine and online auctioning service in their Samdrup Jongkhar Auction Yard this morning. The installation of grading facilitie | 4th September, 2019..More
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MoU with Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL)
The President of Jigme Namgyel Engineering College [JNEC] and Sr. Regional Manager of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited [FCBL] signed the Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] on 15th August 2019 in presence of Deans, ADM Officer, Assistant Student Serv | 26th August, 2019..More
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FCBL employees surrender their subsidised LPG
In line with the “Citizen’s Initiative: Our Genkhur,” employees of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) in Phuentsholing voluntarily surrendered their subsidised Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders for non-subsided cylinders on August 16. | 20th August, 2019..More
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Bumthang farmers ask for a potato auction yard
Farmers in Bumthang are busy harvesting potatoes. The harvest comes after five months of hard work and guarding against wild boars, pest and unfavorable weather. As the farthest dzongkhag from the auction yard in Phuentsholing, most of them say ther | 20th August, 2019..More
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FCBL Voluntarily Surrendered their Subsidized LPG Gas
Inspired by the 'Citizen's Initiative: Our Gyenkhur', the employees of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited, Corporate Office, Phuntsholing voluntarily surrendered their subsidized LPG gas cylinders for non-subsidized ones. The voluntary exchang | 16th August, 2019..More
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73rd Independence Day of India
The Board and the Management of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the Nation in congratulating glorious year of independence to the Government and the People of India.
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Potato farmers want an auction yard in Bumthang
Most potato farmers in Bumthang say there is a need of a potato auction yard in their district. Transporting potatoes to Phuentshogling is difficult for the commercial potato growers in Bumthang as the district is located furthest from the country's | 13th August, 2019..More
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FCBL Reviews their Business Performance
In pursuant to their overarching vision of "Ensuring food security for the nation at all times...", FCBL has reviewed their business performance to ascertain the progress and achievements. It was found out that the auction services rendered through a | 10th August, 2019..More
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FCB Procures 50MT Of Cardamom Through Buy-Back Scheme
Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCB) has explored and managed to find customers for more than 50 Metric Ton (MT) of cardamom that was bought from the farmers through buy-back scheme. FCB sold this through intermediates though it did not have much | 9th August, 2019..More
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Feeding programme starts in three schools
When the bell rang signaling lunch break at Jangsa primary school in Samdrupjongkhar, it was not lunch boxes children were bringing yesterday. They rushed to queue for the first free lunch from the school. On the menu were rice, fish curry, egg and d | 2nd August, 2019..More
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Potatoes fetch good price in S/Jongkhar
Potato farmers of eastern dzongkhags at the Samdrup Jongkhar auction yard are happy with the price the pro-duce is fetching this year. The red large potatoes fetched Nu 20 to Nu 21.50 per kilogramme (kg) while medium sized potatoes are selling for Nu | 26th July, 2019..More
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Vegetable auction picks up in Phuentsholing
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) auction yard in Phuentsholing is a busy platform these days. Farmers are bringing in hoards a variety of vegetables for trade.The yield this time is higher than last year's and farmers are fetching better | 26th July, 2019..More
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FCBL signs distributorship agreement with Koufuku International Limited
The CEO of Koufuku International Limited (KIL), a DHI owned company based in Chenary in Trashigang and the Director of Department of Corporate Business (DoCB) of Food Corporation of Bhutan limited (FCBL) signed a distributorship agreement on 15 July | 17th July, 2019..More
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FCBL Launches its Annual Report
The Hon'ble Chairman along with the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) launched the Annual Report 2018 of Food Corporation Bhutan Limited (FCBL) this morning at the FCBL's regional office in Thimphu. The Report attempts to offer | 15th July, 2019..More
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Birth Anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck
The Family of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the Nation on this joyous occasion to wish Our Gyaltsuen, Her Majesty The Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck A Happy Birth Anniversary. May Your Majesty continue to be blessed with a Long, Healt | 4th July, 2019..More
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Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji Passes Away
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited joins the Nation in mourning the loss of Yab Dasho Ugyen Dorji, the great figure who has made a significant contribution to the Nation. We offer our heartfelt condolences and prayers to His Majesty the Kings, Th | 15th May, 2019..More
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FCBL Resumes Auction Season for 2019
Following the exhaustive mobile service for cardamom procurement from the nine southern districts, FCBL resumed its auctioning service in their main Auction Yard in Phuntsholing from 8th May 2019 with a simple prayer ceremony. It is around this time | 9th May, 2019..More
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Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo
The Board and the Management of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the Nation to pay tribute to the "Father of Modern Bhutan," His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and also thank all the Teachers for their selfless contribut | 1st May, 2019..More
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FCB's Entry Into Cardamom Market Creates Competitive Prices
The initiative has helped farmers gain access to the nearest market and they do not have to travel longer distances now
The entry of Food Corporation of Bhutan's (FCB) into cardamom trade is set to provide competition with local traders in the | 17th April, 2019..More
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FCBL Provides Mobile Cardamom Procurement Service
Following the directives and financial assistance from the Royal Government Bhutan, Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) has recently started buying cardamom from the Bhutanese farmers at the rate being prescribed by the government. Our buy-back | 15th April, 2019..More
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Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King
The Board and the Management of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited would like to join the Nation in offering our deepest respect and heartfelt gratitude to His Majesty The Fifth Druk Gyalpo and humbly offer our prayers for His Majesty's good health | 20th Feb, 2019..More
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The Annual Depot Meet
The Annual Depot Co-ordination meeting was held from 31st January to 1st February 2019 in Conference Hall, FCBL in Phuentsholing to assess the performance of 2018 and to coordinate various programmes and activities to be undertaken in 2019.
The m | 04th Feb, 2019..More
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A Letter of Appreciation to a Software Development Firm
FCBL presented a letter of appreciation to Mr. Karma Dhendup, the Chief Executive Officer of Athang Pvt. Ltd, yesterday for successfully developing and implementing the web-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for FCBL.
Athang is a | 29th Nov, 2019..More
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M/s Karma Feed and M/s Bhutan Alpine renews MoU with FCBL
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s Karma Feeds and M/s Bhutan Alpine Seeds (BAS) on 7th and 8th January 2019 respectively. The approach was with intent to keep the supply of farm inputs sp | 9th January, 2019..More
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His Excellency, Hon'ble Finance Minister's Visit to FCBL on 28th December, 2018
The Hon'ble Finance Minister, Mr. Namgey Tshering, accompanied by officials from the Ministry visited the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited in Phuntsholing yesterday. His Excellency graced the reception by offering a butter lamp in the FCBL Choe-Sha | 29th Dec, 2018..More
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Online potato trading picks up
The online auction yard at the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) in Phuentsholing, which is also the first in the country, traded 1,443metric tons (MT) potatoes worth Nu 37.6 million (M) this year.
This is an increase from 1,147MT of pota | December 13, 2018..More
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Dedicated Service Award Ceremony
Dedicated Service Award Ceremony for the recipients of medals under the Food Corporation of Bhutan was held at the Corporate Head Office. The Chief Executive Officer awarded the medals and certificates to the recipients | 11th Dec, 2018..More
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Good year for potato growers
With both price and harvest improved, potato farmers from across the country who bring to auction the produce at Phuentsholing auction yard are happy this year.
Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) auctioned double of what was auctioned la | 19th Nov, 2018..More
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Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyelpo
The Board and management of Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited dedicates heartfelt prayers and aspirations for His Majesty the Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck on His 63rd Birth Anniversary for His Good Health and Long Life. | 10 Nov, 2018..More
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Celebrating the 10th Coronation Day
The Board and the Management of Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. would like to take this privilege to join the Nation in offering our heartfelt wishes to His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo on the 10th Coronation Anniversary. On this joyous occasion, FCBL fam | 01st Nov, 2018..More
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FCBL Franchises Another Four Farm Shops
As aspired at the beginning of this initiative to nurture our young minds to become more enterprising, FCBL is progressively beginning to see the outcome of it. Having successfully operated the Farm Shops for the last three years, the Sales Executive | 16th Oct, 2018..More
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FCBL Franchises Seven Farm Shops
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) franchised seven Farm Shops in the country with the signing the franchise agreement with the interested Sales Executives on 29th September 2018. The franchised farm shops are: Tingtibi, Gesarling, Khoma, | 2nd Oct, 2018..More
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Dratshang Lhentshog to soon feel the taste of fortified rice
Following the mass supply of fortified rice in 261 schools across the country, Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) is now exploring opportunities to supply the same to monasteries and institutions under Central Monastic Body. The first consulta | 26th Sept. 2018..More
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Indian Laborers of FCBL Celebrates Vishwakarma at the Auction Yard
As the Indian Laborers of FCBL celebrates Vishwakarma Puja today, the officials of FCBL from the Head Office joined their Hindu community to offer their prayers to Vishwakarma, a Hindu God who is popularly worshiped as the original creator and the c | 17th Sept, 2018..More
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Potato farmers and truckers concerned over missing poll day
With only two days left for the poll day, truckers and potato farmers from various parts of country who are at the Phuentsholing auction yard for more than about four days are concerned that they may not make it home on time to cast their vote.
A | 13th Sept, 2018..More
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Press Release
To provide prompt delivery of the online Auction services to the potato growers, the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) along with the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan with the funding support from Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) procur | 12th Sept, 2018..More
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FCBL Makes Initial Moves towards Franchising Farm Shops
In an attempt to contribute towards the national goal of rural entrepreneurship development, a day-long consultative meeting was held at the FCBL Corporate Head Office yesterday to discuss on the possibilities to franchise the farm shops. During the | 11th Sept, 2018..More
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Potatoes fetch good price this season
From May this year until yesterday, farmers, who auctioned their potatoes, fetched triple the price they fetched last year. Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) officials said the quantity of the produce auctioned also doubled this year.
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FCBL Observes the Foundation Day
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) observed its 44th Foundation Day on the 16th August 2018. It was a historic moment for the organization to celebrate its Foundation Day for the first time in the history of FCBL after 44 years of its oper | 23 August, 2018..More
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Three new Farm Shops in Samdrup Jongkhar Region.
Food Corporation of Bhutan Ltd. in collaboration with Ministry of Agriculture & Forest has opened three new Farm Shops in three Gewogs of Samdrupjongkhar recently. The Gewogs are Gomdar, Martshala and Pemathang. The shops are expected to benefit the | 15 August, 2018..More
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Wages increased for labourers at S/Jongkhar FCBL auction yard
The Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited's (FCBL) regional manager in Samdrupjongkhar, Pema Wangchuk, said the wage for loading and unloading of potatoes at the auction yard has increased to Nu 5 from Nu 3.5 a bag from August 1.
He said the wages | August 8, 2018..More
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Online auction helping farmers sell their produce
To create business advantage to farmers across the country, the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEB) and the Food Corporation of Bhutan Limited (FCBL) are bringing an online e-auction system called Bhutan Commodity Exchange (BCE) system.
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