The food processing industry in India is one of the fastest-growing sectors which is projected to reach INR 53,400 Bn by 2024, growing at a CAGR of 12.07% during the FY 2020-FY 2024 period. As food manufacturing units play an important role in linking Indian farmers to consumers, the Ministry…
The government recently approved the PLI scheme for the food processing sector. Under the scheme, the government will provide incentives of Rs. 10,900 crores for industries in the food processing sector over the period of the next five years. “The government’s effort is to take India’s food processing sector to…
Maharashtra is one of the most industrialized states in the country. Mumbai and Pune, the two big cities in the state are the major manufacturing hubs in India. However, Maharashtra is also one of the forerunners in terms of agricultural produce. The state of Maharashtra is blessed with nine agro-climatic…
Food safety assumes utmost importance for enterprises operating in the food processing industry. Safety of food can have a direct impact on the health of the consumers. Food safety depends on many factors, such as preparing, handling, storing, etc. Food industries should comply with food safety regulations. Any compromise on…
The last two decades in India have witnessed many natural calamities. This has changed the landscape of horticulture and agriculture. On one hand we have witnessed growth in the horticulture produce and on the other hand draught in pockets of India, unprecedented rains, ever-changing weather patterns, floods have increased the…
Amidst all the fear and hopelessness that has been spreading, there seems to be some silver lining after all as the Fruit and vegetable exports are coming back to near-normal levels for this period of the year. Although most of the exports through the sea route have resumed, the air…
Are you looking to set up a food industry in India? Here are a few schemes available by the government. Among the various countries all over the world, India is one that generates its revenue through agriculture and has an agrarian economy. Most Indian families consider farming and manufacturing organic…
The Food Processing Industry (FPI) acts as a gateway to bridge the gap between the two main pillars of the Indian Economy; Agriculture and Industry. The urging need for healthy and nutritious organic food behests the Food processing sector to develop in order to cater to the needs of the…