Food diplomacy to bridge all barriers, says Harsimrat Kaur Badal
The Dollar Business Bureau The Minister of Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal addressed a Joint Press Conference with the organizers of ANUGA - an international business platform for Food Industry to be held in Cologne, Germany. She also signed the Memorandum of Understanding for Participation in the ANUGA (Allgemeine Nahrungs Und Genußmittel Ausstellung- translated into English- General Food and Non essential Provisions Exhibition) Exhibition with Katharina C Hamma, Chief Operating Officer, Koelnmesse GmBH (the Organizers of ANUGA). The Minister said that it was an honour for India to be a co-partner country in such a prestigious international event. “It gives us the opportunity to showcase our strengths and opportunities to an international audience”. The Minister also said that Food Processing Sector ...
Indian government announces funds to boost food processing, exports
NABARD to release Rs.3,000 crore as loans for establishment of food processing units, cold chain infrastructure Sachin Manawaria | @TheDollarBiz The funds announced by the government will help modernise existing food processing facilities as well (Pic - The tea factory in Munnar is the oldest tea factory in India) The Indian government has embarked on several measures, including funds for food processing units and cold chain facilities, to help improve the countrys food processing sector and boost exports. India is a top producer of food grains, and fruits and vegetables, but processed food exports remain stunted because only 2% of total production is currently processed in the country. Lack of food processing and cold chain facilities are also reasons behind the high ...
