Question

Current status of production and processing of fruits and vegetables in india

Answer 1

With production at 259 million MT, India ranks as the second largest producer of Fruits and Vegetables (F&V) in the world

F&V processing levels currently stand at close to 2%

Investment opportunities exist in initiatives aimed at reducing wastage, including infrastructure (cold chain, processing infrastructure), R&D for processed food & packaging, innovative on-farm preservation systems and skill development