The Centre has initiated consultations with industry stakeholders to shape the next phase of the Production-Linked Incentive Scheme (PLISFPI) for the food processing sector, aiming…
View More Centre Begins Industry Consultations for Next-Phase Food Processing PLI to Boost Manufacturing and Exportsv
Union Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan has called on food companies to prioritize quality and develop products capable of competing in global markets, while highlighting…
View More Paswan urges food firms to prioritize quality and healthy innovation
Karnataka has emerged as one of the leading States in micro food processing, with more than 10,500 micro food processing enterprises receiving support under government…
View More AI, Robotics and Millets Take Centre Stage as Karnataka Expands Food Processing Base
India’s processed food exports have more than doubled over the past decade, surpassing the $10 billion mark from approximately $4.9 billion earlier, reflecting the growing…
View More Processed Food Exports Cross $10 Billion as India’s Food Processing Sector Gains Momentum
India needs to urgently strengthen its food security framework by mapping vulnerabilities, building larger buffer stocks, and reducing import dependence, as global conflicts continue to…
View More Food Security in Focus: India Must Build Buffers, Cut Import Risks Amid Global Shocks, Says EAC-PM Chief
Food manufacturers today offer more than just sweetness—they deliver taste, texture, and indulgence, all of which traditional sugar has reliably provided for decades. However, with…
View More The Sweet Shift: Allulose Emerges as India’s Next Big Sugar Alternative
The government’s Production-Linked Incentive scheme for the food processing sector has attracted investments of over ₹9,200 crore as of December 31, 2025, signalling strong industry…
View More PLI Scheme Draws ₹9,200 Cr Investment, Boosts Food Processing Capacity
Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan, on 26th Feb 2026, raised concerns over what he described as a growing “false narrative” against processed foods…
View More Chirag Paswan Flags ‘False Narrative’ on Processed Foods, Calls for National Campaign to Counter Misinformation
The Government of India has strengthened its push to modernize the country’s food processing ecosystem by expanding support under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana…
View More Centre Boosts PMKSY Outlay to Accelerate Food Processing Infrastructure and Farmer Gains
In a bid to upgrade one of India’s most traditional Agro-processing segments, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is accelerating investments in modern jaggery…
View More Centre Backs Modern Jaggery Units with Infra Push, Grants to Scale Traditional Sweetener Sector