{"id":28118,"date":"2025-11-20T11:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T05:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=28118"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:21:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T04:51:02","slug":"food-park-projects-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/food-park-projects-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Park Projects in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food Parks Projects: The paradigm shift in the Indian food processing industry has gained unprecedented momentum. What used to comprise a few scattered non-mechanized units is now transitioning into an organized sector where technology is an integral element and exports are concentrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Such a radical transformation can be attributed to two important institutions and the strong assistance they provide &#8211; the Ministry of Food Industry and the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the MFP Annual Report 2024-25, India&#8217;s food exports for 2023-24 are recorded at USD 46.43 billion. The food industry now accounts for 7.93% of manufacturing VAT and 8.45% of agricultural VAT. The growth potential is huge and there are competitive advantages in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, good ideas are not enough. The growth potential is huge and there are competitive advantages in the market; investment, robust infrastructure and proper policy frameworks are more needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the problem that NABARD and MoFPI are trying to solve. Together, they have structured financing schemes in excess of \u20b9 800 crore to support Mega Food Parks, Agro Processing Clusters and standalone processing units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This translates into readily available capital, supportive infrastructure and a thriving business environment for startups in the growing Indian food industry.<\/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\/mega-food-park-manufacturing-plant-detailed-project-report-profile-business-plan-industry-trends-market-research-survey-manufacturing-process-machinery-raw-materials-feasibility-study-inves\">Mega Food Park Manufacturing Plant Detailed Project Report<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 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 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#1_Why_Financing_is_Important_for_Food_Processing\" >1. Why Financing is Important for Food Processing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#2_Role_of_NABARD_in_Powering_Food_Parks\" >2. Role of NABARD in Powering Food Parks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#21_NABARD_Food_Processing_Fund\" >2.1 NABARD Food Processing Fund<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#22_Why_It_Helps_Startups\" >2.2 Why It Helps Startups<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#3_MFPI_Infrastructure_Policy_and_Support\" >3. MFPI Infrastructure Policy and Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#31_Lower_Taxes_and_Duties\" >3.1 Lower Taxes and Duties<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#32_Mega_Food_Parks\" >3.2 Mega Food Parks<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#33_Agro-processing_clusters\" >3.3 Agro-processing clusters<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#34_Operation_Greening\" >3.4 Operation Greening<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#4_Startup_Opportunities_in_the_Food_Industry\" >4. Startup Opportunities in the Food Industry<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#41_Fruits_and_Vegetables\" >4.1 Fruits and Vegetables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#42_Legumes_and_Oil_Seeds\" >4.2 Legumes and Oil Seeds<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#43_Dairy_products\" >4.3 Dairy products<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#44_Meat_and_Seafood\" >4.4 Meat and Seafood<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#45_Spices_and_Cocoa\" >4.5 Spices and Cocoa<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#46_Jaggery_and_Natural_Sweeteners\" >4.6 Jaggery and Natural Sweeteners<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#5_Use_Data_Import_and_Export_to_Find_Opportunities\" >5. Use Data Import and Export to Find&nbsp; Opportunities<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#6_Real_Success_Stories\" >6. Real Success Stories<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#7_The_Role_of_NPCS_in_Helping_You_Set_Up_a_Food_Park_Business\" >7. The Role of NPCS in Helping You Set Up a Food Park Business<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#8_Simplified_Process_for_Business_Owners\" >8. Simplified Process for Business Owners<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#Conclusion_The_Future_of_Food_Finance\" >Conclusion: The Future of Food Finance<\/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\/food-park-projects-in-india\/#Food_Parks_Projects_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Food Parks Projects: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-why-financing-is-important-for-food-processing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_Financing_is_Important_for_Food_Processing\"><\/span>1. Why Financing is Important for Food Processing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the situation. Startups need financial support and scale to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capital requirements are extensive: Food parks and cold chains have high capital requirements due to the high cost of complex machinery, storage and testing laboratories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lower risk: Government support reduces risk and cost of capital, provides lenders with increased certainty of repayment and subsidizes interest rates. Global Competitiveness: Available financing enables competition with global food brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Job creation: Each funded project creates new jobs in both urban and rural areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, startups can benefit and grow with the support provided by NABARD and MoFPI in a safe and sustainable manner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0ad3866f-a691-48ee-92ec-3dd31509b156_11zon-1-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"Food Park Projects in India\" class=\"wp-image-28239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0ad3866f-a691-48ee-92ec-3dd31509b156_11zon-1-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0ad3866f-a691-48ee-92ec-3dd31509b156_11zon-1-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0ad3866f-a691-48ee-92ec-3dd31509b156_11zon-1-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0ad3866f-a691-48ee-92ec-3dd31509b156_11zon-1-512x768.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0ad3866f-a691-48ee-92ec-3dd31509b156_11zon-1-920x1380.webp 920w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0ad3866f-a691-48ee-92ec-3dd31509b156_11zon-1.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h1 id=\"2-role-of-nabard-in-powering-food-parks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Role_of_NABARD_in_Powering_Food_Parks\"><\/span>2. Role of NABARD in Powering Food Parks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"21-nabard-food-processing-fund\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_NABARD_Food_Processing_Fund\"><\/span>2.1 NABARD Food Processing Fund<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NABARD manages the Food Processing Fund, which finances state bank-led projects by lending up to 95% of the total project cost to promoters and 75% to private promoters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to NABARD&#8217;s 2024-25 MFPI report so far:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>14 Mega Food Parks sanctioned to the tune of \u20b9549.35 crore,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9 agro-processing clusters worth \u20b992.07 crore,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14 individual units at \u20b9 204.30 crore a<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 Industrial Food Parks worth \u20b9333.99 crore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NABARD thus disbursed more than \u20b9800 crore for food processing projects across the country.<\/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.niir.org\/blog\/mega-food-park-encouraging-food-projects-in-india\">Mega Food Park \u2013 Encouraging Food Projects in India<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"22-why-it-helps-startups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Why_It_Helps_Startups\"><\/span>2.2 Why It Helps Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Startups can benefit from long-term loans, which are additionally subsidized by low interest rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less collateral is required due to government guarantees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can benefit from food parks with shared facilities such as cold storage, warehouses and testing laboratories.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-mfpi-infrastructure-policy-and-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_MFPI_Infrastructure_Policy_and_Support\"><\/span>3. MFPI Infrastructure Policy and Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Food Industry (MoFPI) provides a foundation that simplifies financing and facilitates business expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"31-lower-taxes-and-duties\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Lower_Taxes_and_Duties\"><\/span>3.1 Lower Taxes and Duties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basic duty on refrigeration and cooling equipment is thus reduced to 5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the advance authorization system, import duties on raw food products or intermediate products are waived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"32-mega-food-parks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Mega_Food_Parks\"><\/span>3.2 Mega Food Parks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development of cold chains, warehouses and packaging equipment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are more than 22 Mega Food Parks in operation in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"33-agroprocessing-clusters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Agro-processing_clusters\"><\/span>3.3 Agro-processing clusters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small to medium district level food processing centers under the One District One Product (ODOP) framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example, mango pulp units in Uttar Pradesh, spice centers in Kerala and orange processing facilities in Nagpur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"34-operation-greening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Operation_Greening\"><\/span>3.4 Operation Greening<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support the cultivation and processing of tomatoes, onions and potatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It equalizes the price of these crops in favor of producers and consumers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/13669\/food%2Bprocessing%2Bbusiness%2B-%2Ba%2Bsunrise%2Bindustry\">Food Processing Business &#8211; A sunrise Industry<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-startup-opportunities-in-the-food-industry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Startup_Opportunities_in_the_Food_Industry\"><\/span>4. Startup Opportunities in the Food Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several new food processing businesses to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"41-fruits-and-vegetables\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_Fruits_and_Vegetables\"><\/span>4.1 Fruits and Vegetables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparation of dehydrated powders and lyophilized snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High demand in the Middle East and Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"42-legumes-and-oil-seeds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_Legumes_and_Oil_Seeds\"><\/span>4.2 Legumes and Oil Seeds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production of protein isolates, cold-pressed oils, gluten-free flour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High Demand in USA, Canada and Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"43-dairy-products\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"43_Dairy_products\"><\/span>4.3 Dairy products<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production of whey protein, lactose-free milk and cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High level of demand from global healthcare markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"44-meat-and-seafood\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"44_Meat_and_Seafood\"><\/span>4.4 Meat and Seafood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production of frozen seafood and prepared meals with halal certification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mainly exports to the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"45-spices-and-cocoa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"45_Spices_and_Cocoa\"><\/span>4.5 Spices and Cocoa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Production of spice extracts, oil resins and chocolate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great demand in exports to the EU and USA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"46-jaggery-and-natural-sweeteners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"46_Jaggery_and_Natural_Sweeteners\"><\/span>4.6 Jaggery and Natural Sweeteners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jaggery and other natural sweeteners are becoming popular in North America and Europe.<\/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\/2875\/mega-food-park.html\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-use-data-import-and-export-to-findnbsp-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Use Data Import and Export to Find  Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is still lacking in food self-sufficiency, which is a big opportunity for local start-ups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edible oils: India imports $15 billion, indicating a big opportunity for local oil companies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocoa Products: Imports worth $513 million, indicating a strong opportunity for domestic chocolate production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beverages: Imports worth $1.5 billion, indicating significant opportunities for craft juices, fruit wines and vinegars.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Startups can avail NABARD loans and MoFPI schemes to start projects and reduce import burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-real-success-stories\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Real_Success_Stories\"><\/span>6. Real Success Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LT Foods: Started small but has now become a global rice exporter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everest &amp; MDH: Grown into a billion dollar spice company thanks to strong marketing and abundant raw materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper Boat: Created new demand for Indian traditional drinks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amul: Became the largest dairy company in the world by leveraging cooperative and government support.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These examples clearly show that Indian startups can capture international markets if given the right support and innovative ideas.<\/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<h2 id=\"7-the-role-of-npcs-in-helping-you-set-up-a-food-park-business\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Role_of_NPCS_in_Helping_You_Set_Up_a_Food_Park_Business\"><\/span>7. The Role of NPCS in Helping You Set Up a Food Park Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NPCS assists entrepreneurs in realizing their potential and helping them achieve profit. They create comprehensive market surveys and DPRs that cover the entire value chain from manufacturing process, required machinery, cost planning, market research and financial forecasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, NPCS assists start-ups in linking their projects with NABARD financial instruments and MFP infrastructure schemes. Following industry best practices, entrepreneurs will be able to minimize their risks, speed up credit approval, and launch a food business ready for international trade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-simplified-process-for-business-owners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Simplified_Process_for_Business_Owners\"><\/span>8. Simplified Process for Business Owners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product Selection \u2013 Focus on products that are in high demand internationally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feasibility study \u2013 to involve NPCS in the development of a comprehensive DPR.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loan Applications \u2013 Leverage NABARD and MoFPI resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FSSAI Registration \u2013 Achieve internationally recognised standards, including HACCP and ISO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax Benefits \u2013 Import equipment of a certain value at reduced duties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Park Integration &#8211; Leverage Food Park resources for rapid deployment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Markets &#8211; Focus on the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Find the Best Idea for Yourself With our<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/startup-selector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Startup Selector Tool<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conclusion-the-future-of-food-finance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_The_Future_of_Food_Finance\"><\/span>Conclusion: The Future of Food Finance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The food sector in India is growing rapidly and undergoing transformational development. Startups can now create strong, modern and global food markets with the infrastructure built by MoFPI coupled with easy funding from NABARD. The business ecosystem is ready with Mega Food Parks, Agro Clusters, concessional loans and export incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With NPCS&#8217;s expert guidance, startups can plan, finance and integrate more efficiently and on a global scale. The time to invest in food parks and processing is now. The future of food will be held by those who innovate in intelligent packaging and processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe  id=\"_ytid_55845\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9viGWAPSfeI?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=\"food-parks-projects-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Parks_Projects_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Food Parks Projects: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What is Mega Food Park?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Mega Food Parks are large industrial units for food processors that have cold storage, packaging and laboratory facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. How NABARD helps food startups?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. NABARD provides subsidized loans for food parks, food clusters and food processing units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. What schemes does MFP provide?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. MFPI provides subsidized loans, infrastructure support and tax benefits for entrepreneurs in the food industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. What types of food businesses can benefit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. 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