India’s food processing sector has witnessed steady expansion in value addition, exports, employment and infrastructure over the past decade, supported by focused policy interventions and flagship schemes of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI). The sector’s progress was highlighted by the Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries,…
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Green Technologies Transform India’s Food Processing Sector
New Delhi: India’s food processing industry is undergoing a significant green transition as the government ramps up support for renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and environmentally responsible infrastructure. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has outlined a comprehensive framework to promote clean technologies across the sector, positioning sustainability as a…
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India Boosts Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
The Government of India is actively working to increase exports of agricultural and allied products, enhancing the country’s share in the global market. During 2024-25, India’s agricultural exports reached a total of US$ 51.9 billion, reflecting consistent growth driven by policy support and infrastructure development. APEDA Initiatives to Boost Agri…
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India Shines as Country Partner at Gulfood 2026
India marked a historic milestone at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, by participating as the official Country Partner with its biggest-ever global presence. The strong and strategic showcase underlined India’s growing leadership in the global agri-food and processed food sector. With more than 600…
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MoFPI Charts Roadmap for India’s Food Processing Growth
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) organised a two-day Chintan Shivir in Udaipur, Rajasthan, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, academic institutions, and state representatives to chart a roadmap for a modern, globally competitive, and inclusive food processing sector. Inaugural Vision: Strengthening India’s Food Processing Ecosystem Union Minister for Food…
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Indusfood 2026: APEDA’s Bharati Fuels F&B Startups
Shri Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, inaugurated the 9th edition of Indusfood 2026 at Expo Mart, Greater Noida on 8th January 2026. Recognized as Asia’s premier food and beverage trade show, this year’s edition spanned 120,000 square meters, making it the largest to date. The inauguration was…
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NIFTEM-K Signs MoU to Implement PM Vikas Skill Scheme
The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Kundli, has taken a significant step towards empowering minority youth by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Minority Affairs to implement the PM Vikas Scheme. The agreement was formalised on December 22, 2025, in New Delhi,…
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India–Oman Free Trade Pact Unlocks New Opportunities
The India–Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to unlock significant opportunities across key sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy, and auto components, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat on 17 December…
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India Expands FPO Integration With National Agri Value Chains
The Government of India has intensified efforts to integrate Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) into national agricultural value chains, with 10,000 registered FPOs now benefitting from structured financial support, digital market access, and capacity-building initiatives. The update was shared by Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Ramnath Thakur,…
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National Push Enhances Post-Harvest Systems
India is rapidly scaling up cold-chain and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce food loss, strengthen value chains and boost processed-food exports. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) Scheme on “Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure” the government has approved 404 projects, of which 300 are complete and operational…