India’s food processing sector records strong growth – Govt
The food processing sector's gross value added (GVA) has risen from Rs. 1.34 lakh crore in 2014–15 to Rs. 2.24 lakh crore in 2023–24,...
Barry Callebaut’s 250 million Euros investment plan at Wieze chocolate factory
Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa solutions, recently announced detailed plans for significant multi-year investments of 250 million Euros...
Budget focus on high-value crops, coastal & blue economy agriculture
The Union Budget 2026-27 marks a shift in India’s agricultural policy, moving away from an exclusive focus on food grains towards diversified, high-value farming...
Apeda at Fruit Logistica Berlin
Apeda marked its strong presence at Fruit Logistica 2026 from 4 - 6 February 2026, Messe Berlin, showcasing the diversity, quality and export potential...
Paswan calls for countering ‘misinformation’ on processed foods
Union minister for food processing industries Chirag Paswan chaired the second meeting of a committee constituted to counter misleading publicity on processed foods at...
Economic Survey points to India’s agriculture resilience, food security; flags rising concerns
India’s agriculture sector continues to serve as the backbone of the country’s food security system even as it undergoes gradual structural change, the latest...
Economic Survey for highest tax on ultra-processed foods
The Economic Survey 2025–26 has called for aggressive fiscal and regulatory measures to address India’s growing health crisis, including placing ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in...
Cropin launches AI-first digital transformation ecosystem
Cropin, the world’s largest deployed AI platform for food and agriculture, has announced the launch of the ‘Cropin Ecosystem’ to reduce the risks and...
India–EU trade deal – Gains for food, beverage & agriculture sectors
India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic ties and...
Sharing a roadmap for competitive, globally integrated food processing sector
The two-day Chintan Shivir organized by the Union ministry of food processing industries in Udaipur, Rajasthan, charted a strategic roadmap to build a competitive,...
