{"id":27240,"date":"2025-10-07T18:46:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/?p=27240"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:11:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T09:41:12","slug":"startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Startup Guide to Building Global Food Processing Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Indian food processing industry&#8217;s growth has reached an all-time high. Current actions taken by the government indicate that the entire gastronomical world has shifted from \u2018farm-to-table\u2019 to \u2018farm-to-global-factory,\u2019 and barriers to entry are becoming increasingly relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)&#8217;s Report for the Year 2024-2025, this industry contributes to 8.45% of agricultural GVA, and 7.93% of the manufacturing GVA. Food exports totaled 46.43 billion dollars in FY 2023-2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MoFPI is in charge of the Production Linked Incentive scheme, complemented by the Mega Food Parks, and Agro Processing Clusters. Financing for the development of their ecosystems is enabled by these to help entrepreneurs convert the agricultural surplus of the country to high-value export ready food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/how-to-start-a-food-processing-startup-in-india\/\">How to start a food processing startup in India<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/profitable-spice-extract-and-oleoresin-business-opportunities\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 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\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Food_Processing_Sector_Snapshot_of_Opportunity\" >Food Processing Sector: Snapshot of Opportunity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#MoFPIs_Production_Linked_Incentive_Scheme_PLISFPI\" >MoFPI\u2019s Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLISFPI)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#What_Is_PLISFPI\" >What Is PLISFPI<\/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\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Focus_Sectors\" >Focus Sectors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Impacts_on_Startups\" >Impacts on Startups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Mega_Food_Parks_A_Growth_Catalyst\" >Mega Food Parks: A Growth Catalyst<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Concept\" >Concept<\/a><\/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\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Advantages_for_Startups\" >Advantages for Startups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#The_Status\" >The Status<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Agro-Processing_Clusters_Localized_Capacities\" >Agro-Processing Clusters: Localized Capacities<\/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\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#New_Business_Opportunities_from_PLISFPI_and_Food_Parks\" >New Business Opportunities from PLISFPI and Food Parks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Cereal_and_Grain_Processing\" >Cereal and Grain Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Processing_of_Fruits_and_Vegetables\" >Processing of Fruits and Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Processing_of_Spices_and_Oleoresins\" >Processing of Spices and Oleoresins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Processed_Dairy_and_Marine_Foods\" >Processed Dairy and Marine Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Sugar_and_Sugar_Confectionery\" >Sugar and Sugar Confectionery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Gearing_Startups_Towards_Export-Import_Mismatches\" >Gearing Startups Towards Export-Import Mismatches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Success_Stories_of_MSME\" >Success Stories of MSME<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#How_NPCS_Can_Support_You\" >How NPCS Can Support You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Roadmap_for_Entrepreneurs\" >Roadmap for Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/startup-guide-to-building-global-food-processing-business\/#5_FAQs\" >5 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"food-processing-sector-snapshot-of-opportunity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Processing_Sector_Snapshot_of_Opportunity\"><\/span>Food Processing Sector: Snapshot of Opportunity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between 2014 and 2023, the food processing sector was able to add 6.55% of GVA, along with 7.22 billion dollars of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the past decade. There are 22.96 lakh registered and 46.57 lakh unregistered workers in this sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast growth for this industry is highly sought after by many startups given the infrastructure set by the PLISFPI and Food Park facilities. The industry is currently set to face lower risk, and higher competition.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23.webp\" alt=\"Food Processing Business\" class=\"wp-image-27376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23-148x148.webp 148w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23-296x296.webp 296w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23-512x512.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed_11zon-23-920x920.webp 920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mofpis-production-linked-incentive-scheme-plisfpi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MoFPIs_Production_Linked_Incentive_Scheme_PLISFPI\"><\/span>MoFPI\u2019s Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLISFPI)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-is-plisfpi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_PLISFPI\"><\/span>What Is PLISFPI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PLISFPI is the scheme which is supported financially by the government and motivates increment by revenue from exports. It focuses on the expansion that is a high increase with a defined value indicators exports. There is innovation and financial support during the globe expansion period of the Startups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"focus-sectors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_Sectors\"><\/span>Focus Sectors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frozen and chilled ready to eat and ready to cook meals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processed fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seafoods and other derivative marine products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialty and other foods including dairy products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health and nutraceutical foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"impacts-on-startups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impacts_on_Startups\"><\/span>Impacts on Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PLISFPI reduces the scaling operations and financial risks which the activities of a startup pose. It also stimulates innovation and branding. For example, a startup with a millet based snack is able to easily access the PLISFPI as entry to the US and EU Markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"mega-food-parks-a-growth-catalyst\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mega_Food_Parks_A_Growth_Catalyst\"><\/span>Mega Food Parks: A Growth Catalyst<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"concept\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept\"><\/span>Concept<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mega Food Parks share a uniform set of facilities including cold storage, a processing unit, a warehouse, and integrated logistics, as well as quality control labs, processing, and overall integrated system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"advantages-for-startups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_for_Startups\"><\/span>Advantages for Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startups benefit from the low capital investment on the shared services which raises profits. Improved overall performance from the gained operational efficiency in the supply chain logistics enhances the value added. Along with the clusters of raw materials and buyers, this also enables rapid entry to the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-status\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Status\"><\/span>The Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the states of Punjab, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra, the Mega Food Parks are functional and operative. Each is aided with district-level specialization agro-processing clusters. Operational use thirty over are functional and operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"agroprocessing-clusters-localized-capacities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agro-Processing_Clusters_Localized_Capacities\"><\/span>Agro-Processing Clusters: Localized Capacities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Agro-Processing Clusters are directed towards the One District One Product (ODOP) strategy. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 Nagpur oranges\u2019 juice and concentrate processing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 Varanasi mango pulp and puree<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013 Kerala spices oleoresin and essential oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startups benefit from very low distance to market, guaranteed raw materials, and sole-supply branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blog-description\/14642\/steps+to+start+food+processing+business\">Steps to Start Food Processing Business<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"new-business-opportunities-from-plisfpi-and-food-parks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Business_Opportunities_from_PLISFPI_and_Food_Parks\"><\/span>New Business Opportunities from PLISFPI and Food Parks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cereal-and-grain-processing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cereal_and_Grain_Processing\"><\/span>Cereal and Grain Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cereals and grains is an industry wherein India has an export worth USD 10.9 billion. Startups can initiate the production of millet snacks or fortified rice, gluten free flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thereafter, India\u2019s inexpensive Mega Food Parks reduce operational expenses with shared and centralized cold storage and testing labs. Thus, these items can efficiently reach the international and domestic market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read Our Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/books\/food-processing-food-industry-agriculture-agro-processing-processed-food-cereal-food-fruits-vegetables-bakery-confectionery-milk-dairy-meat-fisheries-spices-oils-fats-coconut-tea-tobacco-based-products\/z,,a,23,0,a\/index.html\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"processing-of-fruits-and-vegetables\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processing_of_Fruits_and_Vegetables\"><\/span>Processing of Fruits and Vegetables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has proficiently achieved around USD 1.15 billion in export of fruits and vegetables. Prospective entrepreneurs may diversify into developing dehydrated and freeze-dried fruit products as well as juice concentrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/npcsblog.com\/start-your-own-micronutrient-fortified-blended-energy-dense-food-manufacturing-business\/\">Start your own Micronutrient Fortified Blended Energy Dense Food Manufacturing Business<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, Cold Chain Agro-Processing Clusters Use emerging technologies combined with cold chains to improve quality and ensure longer shelf life, resulting in glossy value-added products for local and export markets. This ultimately uplifts the business prospects for local entrepreneurs at the global level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"processing-of-spices-and-oleoresins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processing_of_Spices_and_Oleoresins\"><\/span>Processing of Spices and Oleoresins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India exports spices and oleoresins worth recently estimated around USD 4.7 billion. Startups may choose to address the untapped organic spice oils and nutraceutical extracts market, especially for exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These products, manufactured in the cluster-based plants, reduce infrastructure spending while offering stable access to necessary primary materials. The growing global demand for clean label functional spices, and dominantly specialized spice products is fostering the high-end spice market growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"processed-dairy-and-marine-foods\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processed_Dairy_and_Marine_Foods\"><\/span>Processed Dairy and Marine Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India exports dairy products at an estimated value of 625 million UDS, and marine products over 7 billion UDS. Target markets for entrepreneurs include value-added products like, lactose free powders, frozen halal seafood, and facilitation of halal frozen meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food Park infrastructure design helps to maximize return on investments while meeting foreign quality standards, hence improving competitiveness in the global market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sugar-and-sugar-confectionery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar_and_Sugar_Confectionery\"><\/span>Sugar and Sugar Confectionery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exportation of sugar and sugar confectionery from India netted 3.29 billion USD. New entrepreneurs may wish to focus on specialty confectionery, sugarless sweets, and organic jaggery. Furthermore, the Food Parks provide shared processing and packing, which leads to faster global market access and economies of scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"gearing-startups-towards-exportimport-mismatches\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gearing_Startups_Towards_Export-Import_Mismatches\"><\/span>Gearing Startups Towards Export-Import Mismatches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India continues to spend huge funds on imports such as,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edible oils (USD15b) \u2192 Uncle\u2019s Sunflower, Mustard, Soybean oil processing start-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocoa &amp; chocolate (USD513m) \u2192 artisanal chocolate ventures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beverages &amp; Vinegar (USD1.5b) \u2192 breweries, craft vinegar, and fruit wines<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startups while using Food Parks and PLISFPI focus incentives will be able to import less and save money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read Our Project Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-project-reports\/profile\/3801\/fruits-dehydration-processing-business.html\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"success-stories-of-msme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Success_Stories_of_MSME\"><\/span>Success Stories of MSME<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LT Foods (Daawat Rice):<\/strong> LT Foods started off as a small trader of rice, which allowed the company to grow to the global trader it is now. &#8211; LT Foods (Daawat Rice): LT Foods started off as a small trader which allowed the company to grow to a global trader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Everest &amp; MDH Spices:<\/strong> Family run MSMEs Everest and MDH associates currently both stand tall as billion dollar companies due to the growth of their respective companies. &#8211; From humble beginnings as Family run MSME\u2019s, both Everest and MDH Spices currently stand tall as billion dollar companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paper Boat:<\/strong> In competitive markets, Paper Boat stood out due to successful integration of traditional recipes and appealing attractive modern packaging sophisticated global markets. As a result, Paper Boat\u2019s successful integration of appealing modern attractive sophisticated global packaging with traditional recipes helped competitive markets stand out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Key Lesson:<\/strong> The emphasis is on how value addition with proper investment on branding and effortless government aids can bring business success. &#8211; The emphasis is on how value addition can bring unprecedented success along with effortless government aids.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-npcs-can-support-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Can_Support_You\"><\/span>How NPCS Can Support You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) is dedicated to helping startups and entrepreneurs transform their ideas into successful ventures. To achieve this, we prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) that cover the entire project spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, we focus on the techno-process-oriented manufacturing aspects. Next, we provide market research and demand forecasting, followed by process flow charts, product mix and capacity planning, and optimization of machinery and raw materials. Additionally, we include comprehensive financial projections and guidance on contractual agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, NPCS assists clients in selecting the right projects and identifying untapped subsegments of the market. By leveraging government subsidies and strategic planning, startups can confidently scale their operations into profitable food processing ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"roadmap-for-entrepreneurs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roadmap_for_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span>Roadmap for Entrepreneurs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Identify opportunity using MoFPI\u2019s Nivesh Bandhu portal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose infrastructure:<\/strong> Mega food parks or Agro-Cluster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apply for incentives: <\/strong>PLISFPI, PMKSY, PMFME<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure compliance:<\/strong> FSSAI, HACCP, ISO, and other Export Certifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage technology: <\/strong>automation, IoT, AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build brands:<\/strong> develop a have ready to go International quality product from India<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NPCS can assist with DPRs and expansion plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the Best Idea for Yourself With our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0Startup Selector Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A prime example of the multifaceted growth paradigm of India\u2019s Food Processing Sector would be the PLISFPI program specialist incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program offers PPE risk free opportunities, affordable food parks with first-rate amenities, and rapid infrastructure development for the purpose of scaling operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assuming these conditions were met, new-age processors would be able to maximize competitive business growth on an international level and also be an active participant in bridging the gaps for import and export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The strengthening of international ties would subsequently enhance the business political brand image in India. Guided with mentorship and practical learning mechanisms provided by NPCS, these entrepreneurs would be fully capable of achieving said competitive independence within the food manufacturing domain.<\/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_30454\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e6AYylAd27k?enablejsapi=1&#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\n<h2 id=\"5-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_FAQs\"><\/span>5 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does PLISFPI mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PLISFPI is an acronym for Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Startups aimed at promoting the sale and export of processed food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In What Ways Do Mega Food Parks Assist Startups?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They help reduce overhead by providing warehousing and processing facilities and coordinated transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which Areas Are Most PLISFPI Eligible?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, spices and oleoresins, dairy and seafood, sugar and confectioneries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can These Small Scale Startups Engage In Exporting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, PLISFPI and Food Parks ease the process of export quality standards and facilitate buyer connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In What Manner Can NPCS Assist In The Development Of New Ventures In Food Processing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NPCS promotes the development of market-ready and export-oriented businesses by providing detailed project reports, customized export-ready market research, and stepwise development plans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Indian food processing industry&#8217;s growth has reached an all-time high. 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