In short: An APEDA flag-off marked Daily Foodzz’s entry into international frozen-food exports: a container of 24 MT of IQF French fries dispatched to Iraq on 13th July 2026, facilitated by APEDA and recognised by India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry. For importers, an APEDA flag-off is a de-risking signal — it confirms a registered, compliant, export-ready manufacturer that has completed a real cross-border shipment, not just promised one.
| Exporter: | Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd. (brand: Daily Foodzz) |
| Product: | IQF French Fries [cut sizes: 6×6 / 7×7 / 9×9 / 10×10. mm] |
| Shipment: | 24 MT · Iraq |
| Facilitated by: | APEDA (Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) |
| Recognised by: | Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India; APEDA |
| Shipment Date: | 13th July 2026 |
| Origin: | Kashipur, Uttarakhand, India |
| Certifications: | HACCP · ISO 22000 · FSSAI · Halal · APEDA-registered |
References: Press Release | Department of Commerce | APEDA | News on Air
From farm to fries to global markets! 🍟🇮🇳
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) July 21, 2026
The first-ever export of 24 Tonnes of Frozen French Fries from Kashipur, Uttarakhand to Iraq marks a significant milestone, reflecting the growing global demand for India's value-added agricultural products.
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If you source frozen food internationally, the real question behind every new supplier isn’t “can they make it?” — it’s “can they deliver it, to specification, through customs, on time, and again next quarter?” Cross-border sourcing is risk management. So when a supplier’s export is formally flagged off with the backing of a national export authority, it’s worth knowing exactly what that tells you.
What is an APEDA flag-off?
An APEDA flag-off is the formal dispatch of an export consignment facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) — the body under India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry responsible for promoting and regulating exports of scheduled agricultural and processed foods. A flag-off marks a verified, compliant shipment leaving for an overseas market and is often recognised publicly by government officials.
Why does a government-facilitated export matter to an importer?
Because it answers several first-round due-diligence questions at once. An APEDA-facilitated export confirms the supplier is a registered, compliant exporter operating inside India’s formal trade framework — set up to produce the certificates your customs authority requires, visible within the national export ecosystem, and recognised by the Ministry of Commerce. In practical terms, it lowers your onboarding risk before the first sample even ships.
Is Daily Foodzz a proven frozen-food exporter?
Yes. There is a decisive difference between a supplier who says it can export and one that has physically moved a full container across borders. This flag-off means Daily Foodzz has completed the entire export cycle — sourcing raw material, running production to specification, packing to export standard, clearing documentation, and delivering to port. For an importer, the value in that is repeatability: the systems proven once are the systems that will fulfil your repeat orders.
What does Daily Foodzz manufacture, and to what standards?
Daily Foodzz is a manufacturer — not a trading intermediary — of frozen and processed foods, including IQF French fries, sweet corn (kernels, cob and baby corn), mango (pulp and IQF dice), and frozen vegetables. Production runs under HACCP and ISO 22000 food-safety systems, with FSSAI licensing and APEDA registration. Because quality control sits with the maker, specifications hold batch after batch — and that compliance backbone travels with every shipment.
Can we sell Daily Foodzz products under our own brand?
Yes — white label is the core of the business. Daily Foodzz produces under your brand, your artwork, and packaging compliant with your destination market (including EAC/GOST-ready labelling for Russia, or Halal-certified supply for the Gulf). Whether you sell into the Gulf, Europe, Russia or beyond, the product arrives ready for your shelf, with matching documentation and cold-chain handling.
What this means if you’re sourcing frozen food from India
A flag-off is a beginning, not a finish line — it exists to start the export relationships it represents. For an importer evaluating an Indian frozen-food partner, the signal is straightforward: here is a certified manufacturer, recognised within India’s export framework, that has already delivered a real international shipment and is built to supply under your brand.
About the company
Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd. manufactures frozen and processed foods for white-label and own-brand export, certified to HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSAI and APEDA standards, and serving importers across 15+ countries like USA, Maldives, UK, Spain, Saudi, Japan, Russia, UAE, Panama markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Daily Foodzz export frozen food internationally?
Yes. Daily Foodzz exports IQF and frozen foods — including French fries, sweet corn, baby corn, mango and vegetables — to importers across [15+ countries], with an APEDA-facilitated shipment to Iraq completed on 13th July 2026.
What is an APEDA flag-off and why does it matter to buyers?
It is the formal, government-facilitated dispatch of an export consignment. For buyers it confirms the exporter is registered, compliant, and export-ready within India’s official trade framework — reducing supplier onboarding risk.
Is Daily Foodzz a manufacturer or a trader?
Daily Foodzz (Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd.) is a manufacturer, producing frozen and processed foods in-house under HACCP and ISO 22000 systems, with FSSAI and APEDA registration.
Does Daily Foodzz offer white label?
Yes. Private label is the company’s core offering — production under the buyer’s brand, artwork and market-compliant packaging, alongside its own Daily Foodzz label.
How can an importer request pricing or samples?
Email sales @ dailyfoodzz.com to request the product range, specifications, a quotation or samples — or meet the team at WorldFood Moscow 2026, Pavilion 3.
