{"id":22058,"date":"2025-08-04T14:19:33","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=22058"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:13:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:43:30","slug":"agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Agro Food Processing: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Food processing makes it possible to get crisp potato chips in bags. Food processing allows you to drink mango juice during winter. Agro food processing transforms what farmers produce into drinks, snacks, and jams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many countries place a high value on agriculture. Farmers cultivate wheat, fruits and much more. But fresh food doesn&#8217;t last long. The food processing keeps the food fresh and safe for longer. This process transforms farm produce into food that we can enjoy at any time. This is how farm produce ends up in our kitchens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will guide you through the world of food processing and explain what it is, why it is so important, and how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-148x148.webp 148w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-296x296.webp 296w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-512x512.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-920x920.webp 920w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-1600x1600.webp 1600w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon-1920x1920.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Gemini_Generated_Image_ft51jcft51jcft51_11zon.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agro food processing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#What_is_Agro_Food_Processing_How_does_Agro_Food_Processing_Work\" >What is Agro Food Processing? How does Agro Food Processing Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Step_1_Gathering_Raw_Materials_From_the_Farm\" >Step 1: Gathering Raw Materials From the Farm<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Step_2_Safely_Getting_it_to_the_Factory\" >Step 2: Safely Getting it to the Factory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Step_3_The_processing_stage_%E2%80%93_This_is_where_the_magic_happens\" >Step 3: The processing stage &#8211; This is where the magic happens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Primary_Processing\" >Primary Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Secondary_Processing\" >Secondary Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Tertiary_Process\" >Tertiary Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Step_4_Packaging_and_Quality_Control\" >Step 4: Packaging and Quality Control<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Why_is_Agro-Food_Processing_Important\" >Why is Agro-Food Processing Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/agro-food-processing-guide-from-farm-to-your-family\/#Agro_Food_Processing_Frequently_Answered_Questions_FAQs\" >Agro Food Processing: Frequently Answered Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-agro-food-processing-how-does-agro-food-processing-work\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Agro_Food_Processing_How_does_Agro_Food_Processing_Work\"><\/span>What is Agro Food Processing? How does Agro Food Processing Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>From a raw agricultural item to the finished product on a shelf in a grocery store, there are several steps that must be carefully managed. We&#8217;ll break this process down.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-gathering-raw-materials-from-the-farm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Gathering_Raw_Materials_From_the_Farm\"><\/span>Step 1: Gathering Raw Materials From the Farm<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Farmers harvest crops on the farm. Farmers pick up rice, wheat or potatoes, as well as vegetables, fruits and milk. Ingredients are the key to good food. Farmers harvest fruits when they&#8217;re ripe. Grain is harvested when it&#8217;s dry. Then, everything is ready for the factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npcsblog.com\/lucrative-business-plan-for-potato-chips-and-extruded-snack-food-kurkure-type-setup-manufacturing-business-of-best-food-industry\/\">Potato Chips and Snack Food Setup Manufacturing Business<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-safely-getting-it-to-the-factory\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Safely_Getting_it_to_the_Factory\"><\/span>Step 2: Safely Getting it to the Factory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The workers take the crops into the factory. They are moving fast, especially with things like milk, fruits, and vegetables. These foods spoil quickly. Cold trucks are used to keep the food fresh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workers store the food in the correct place when it reaches the factory. Grain goes in cool, dry areas. Fruits and vegetables are stored in large refrigerators. The food is kept there until the time comes to process it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-the-processing-stage-this-is-where-the-magic-happens\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_The_processing_stage_%E2%80%93_This_is_where_the_magic_happens\"><\/span>Step 3: The processing stage &#8211; This is where the magic happens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The main industry is food processing. It can be simple or complex. It is usually divided into three types.<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"primary-processing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Primary_Processing\"><\/span>Primary Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They wash fruits and vegetables. They clean fruits and vegetables by washing off dirt, chemicals and other substances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sorting and grading apples and eggs is done by their size and quality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other mills process rice from paddy. Some mills use paddy to make rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shelling is the process of removing the outer shell from peanuts or peas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food is safe and simple to handle after primary processing. The food looks exactly the same as it did before.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read Our Book &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/book-details\/7\/modern+technology+of+agro+processing+and+agricultural+waste+products\">Modern Technology of Agro Processing &amp; Agricultural Waste Products<\/a>&#8216;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"secondary-processing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Secondary_Processing\"><\/span>Secondary Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>In this step, you will use the basic ingredients to create new food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use flour to bake biscuits, bread, and cakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use fruit to make jam, juice or jellies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use tomatoes to prepare sauce or ketchup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pressing seeds is used to produce cooking oil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pickles can be made from chillies, mangoes or other vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The secondary processing process adds value. You can cook or eat the food right away.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tertiary-process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tertiary_Process\"><\/span>Tertiary Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<p><strong>The final step. This makes food that is ready to eat, or very convenient.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is easy to prepare instant noodles and pasta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snacks like chips that are packaged and ready to eat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can heat up frozen meals such as pizza or curry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quickly grab ready-to-drink drinks and health beverages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milk is all that&#8217;s needed for breakfast cereals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Tertiary processing has become popular as people are looking for quick and easy meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Go Through Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\">Startup Selector Tool<\/a> For Your Better Growth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-packaging-and-quality-control\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Packaging_and_Quality_Control\"><\/span>Step 4: Packaging and Quality Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>After the food is processed, packaging becomes necessary. Packaging is not just a container. Packaging protects food against bacteria, moisture, and damage during transit. Labels also contain important information to consumers such as the ingredients, nutritional values, date of manufacturing, and expiry dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before any product leaves the factory, it is subjected to quality control. In laboratories, samples are tested for harmful bacteria. They are also checked to see if they meet the standards of food safety authorities (like FDA USA or FSSAI India). This ensures that the food your family eats is safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Related Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npcsblog.com\/food-colours-flavours-and-additives-technology-handbook-second-edition\/\">Food Colours, Flavours and Additives Technology Handbook (Second Edition)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-agrofood-processing-important\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Agro-Food_Processing_Important\"><\/span>Why is Agro-Food Processing Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s more than making tasty snacks. Food processing is an important part of a country&#8217;s economy and food safety. Here are some of the reasons food processing is important:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Agro-food-processing-3-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Agro food processing\" class=\"wp-image-22061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Agro-food-processing-3-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Agro-food-processing-3-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Agro-food-processing-3-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Agro-food-processing-3-1-512x288.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Agro-food-processing-3-1-920x518.webp 920w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Agro-food-processing-3-1.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Agro food processing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Reduce Food Waste: <\/strong>Farm products can spoil by up to 30-40% before they reach our tables. These foods are preserved through processing. To prevent waste, you can turn extra tomatoes and milk into powder or puree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Foods Stay Available Always: <\/strong>The food industry makes sure that we can have green peas, mango juice and other seasonal foods at any time of the year. Food processing allows us to enjoy seasonal foods all year long, increasing our variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Job Creation: <\/strong>The Agro food Processing Industry generates millions of jobs. This industry requires workers for factories, technicians, salespeople, managers, and people to work in stores and warehouses. This industry has many opportunities for employment, both in rural and urban areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stable Income: <\/strong>This is a reliable and stable market that can help farmers earn more. They can sell their products to companies that process them at agreed prices and avoid the worry of them rotting. The income is stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Processed food, when done properly, is more safe than raw produce bought from the market. This is because it has undergone a thorough cleaning and quality control process to remove microbes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read Our Project Report On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/883\/food-processing-unit-cassava-processing-into-flour-starch-gari-cuscus-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study.html\">Food Processing<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Agro <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/category\/food-processing\/\">food processing<\/a> has been a hidden hero in the food industry. All it takes is a seed to grow in the soil and then you have those delicious snacks or simple meals that you love. The people who work in this field prevent food waste, create jobs, and help grow the economy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families have a wide range of choices, and not just potatoes or bread. Food processing will become even more important as the world changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_91727\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/?enablejsapi=1&#038;list=PL61bSU5tvb-WfuV6E9__SfgCNcIrayyFt&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;disablekb=0&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"agro-food-processing-frequently-answered-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agro_Food_Processing_Frequently_Answered_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Agro Food Processing: Frequently Answered Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1: What is the difference between food processing and food production?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. farmer produces food when they grow crops or raise livestock. Then comes food processing. Then, people turn these crops or animals into foods you can eat like yogurt or bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2: Do all processed foods contain harmful ingredients?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Nope. Not all processed foods are bad. Frozen vegetables, yogurt or canned beans are all super-healthy. Check the labels to avoid foods high in sugar or salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3: What are the steps to start a small business in food processing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Make a plan first. Find a workspace and some equipment. The food safety office will issue you the necessary licenses. Some banks and governments offer loans to new food businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4: What is the impact of food processing on nutritional value?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. It depends. High heat can destroy Some vitamins. Some processes can make it easier for the body to absorb nutrients. Raw tomatoes have less lycopene that can be used by the body. Most of the good stuff is kept in by freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5: What role does the government play in promoting the agro food processing industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A. Governments provide money and create spaces for food business. They provide training. They set rules to ensure food safety and quality. This encourages the growth of the industry and reduces waste.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Food processing makes it possible to get crisp potato chips in bags. 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