{"id":28120,"date":"2025-11-20T09:52:52","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T04:22:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/?p=28120"},"modified":"2026-06-09T17:41:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:11:45","slug":"business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Opportunities in Food Processing Sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food Processing: There has never been a time when the nation&#8217;s attention has been focused on the food industry in India as it has been recently. India has moved from a one-industry nation dependent on agriculture to a more modern global outlook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2024-2025 MFPI Annual Report indicates that the industry is growing at a double-digit rate, outpacing the agriculture sector average of over 6.5 percent over the past decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food processing employs over 6.9 million people, as the industry has been able to maintain self-sufficiency and global food sustainability. The nation has also achieved global food sustainability and self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are opportunities for entrepreneurs in that the country is one of the world&#8217;s largest producers of milk, pulses and onions, and the second largest producer of various fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the right help, their aspirations to become globally recognized have a chance to become a reality as Indian food processing and packaging businesses are set to be the next global food brands.<\/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\/55-most-profitable-micro-small-medium-scale-food-processing-processed-food-projects-and-agriculture-based-business-ideas-for-startup\">55 Most Profitable Micro, Small, Medium Scale Food Processing (Processed Food)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 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\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#High_Demand_Overseas\" >High Demand Overseas<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Government_Support\" >Government Support<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Domestic_Demand_is_Increasing\" >Domestic Demand is Increasing<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Increasing_Entrepreneurship\" >Increasing Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Government_Programs_to_Support_Growth\" >Government Programs to Support Growth<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#PM_Kisan_Sampada_Yojana_PMKSY\" >PM Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#PMFME\" >PMFME<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Incentive_linked_to_PLISFPI_Production\" >Incentive linked to PLISFPI Production<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Nivesh_Bandhu_Portal\" >Nivesh Bandhu Portal<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#The_Most_Promising_Business_Enterprises_in_the_Next_5_Years_2025-2030\" >The Most Promising Business Enterprises in the Next 5 Years (2025-2030)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Processing_of_Cereals_and_Grains\" >Processing of Cereals and Grains<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Spices_and_Oleoresins\" >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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Fruits_and_Vegetables\" >Fruits and Vegetables<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Meat_and_Seafood\" >Meat and Seafood<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Sugar_Cocoa_and_Confectionery\" >Sugar, Cocoa and Confectionery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Milk_and_Honey\" >Milk and Honey<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#The_Difference_Between_Import_and_Export_A_New_Business_Opportunity\" >The Difference Between Import and Export: A New Business Opportunity<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Positive_Results_of_Startups\" >Positive Results of Startups<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#How_NPCS_Helps_Entrepreneurs_with_Business_Development\" >How NPCS Helps Entrepreneurs with Business Development<\/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\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Basic_Actions_Needed_to_Start\" >Basic Actions Needed to Start<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/business-opportunities-in-food-processing-sector\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"overview-of-food-industry-in-india\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Food_Industry_in_India\"><\/span>Overview of Food Industry in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growth Rate: 6.55% CAGR (2014-2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribution: 7.93% VAT of manufacturing industry and 8.45% VAT of agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment: 22.96 Lakh in registered units; 4.65 Lakh in small businesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exports: USD 46.43 billion for FY 2023-24<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foreign Direct Investment Inflow: $7.22 billion (2014-2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is clear that India&#8217;s food industry has already become one of the leading drivers of the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"startup-food-processors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start-Up_Food_Processors\"><\/span>Start-Up Food Processors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"high-demand-overseas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Demand_Overseas\"><\/span>High Demand Overseas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no dearth of desire for Indian cuisine in the international market. Spices, ready meals and fruit products are gold mines and have much better profit margins than raw exports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"government-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Support\"><\/span>Government Support<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is 100% FDI, subsidized GST (0-5%) and generous support under PMKSY, PLISFPI and PMFME schemes.<\/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<h3 id=\"domestic-demand-is-increasing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domestic_Demand_is_Increasing\"><\/span>Domestic Demand is Increasing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Due to the high level of urbanization, the emerging middle class is eager to buy ready-made and instant foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"increasing-entrepreneurship\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_Entrepreneurship\"><\/span>Increasing Entrepreneurship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In both urban and rural areas, there is a rich supply of work in bakeries, spice processing and fruit processing.<\/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\/b4d4fb31-4ac8-4573-bbfc-32220a1c9d24_11zon-683x1024.webp\" alt=\"Food Processing \" class=\"wp-image-28203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b4d4fb31-4ac8-4573-bbfc-32220a1c9d24_11zon-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b4d4fb31-4ac8-4573-bbfc-32220a1c9d24_11zon-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b4d4fb31-4ac8-4573-bbfc-32220a1c9d24_11zon-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b4d4fb31-4ac8-4573-bbfc-32220a1c9d24_11zon-512x768.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b4d4fb31-4ac8-4573-bbfc-32220a1c9d24_11zon-920x1380.webp 920w, https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/b4d4fb31-4ac8-4573-bbfc-32220a1c9d24_11zon.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"government-programs-to-support-growth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Programs_to_Support_Growth\"><\/span>Government Programs to Support Growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pm-kisan-sampada-yojana-pmksy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PM_Kisan_Sampada_Yojana_PMKSY\"><\/span>PM Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PM Kisan Sampada Yojana provides support for construction of Mega Food Parks, development of Cold Chains and creation of Agro-Processing Clusters. Added value and food waste will also be reduced. Shared facilities reduce infrastructure costs for new businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pmfme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PMFME\"><\/span>PMFME<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It provides 35% subsidy for the formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises. It supports the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. Connecting with start-ups for local crops such as mango pulp or millet is beneficial.<\/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\/14151\/food%2Bprocessing%2Bsector%2Bgrowth%2Bopportunities%2Bfor%2Bthe%2Bfood%2Bprocessing%2Bindustry%2Bin%2Bindia\">Food Processing Sector Growth Opportunities for the Food Processing Industry in India<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"incentive-linked-to-plisfpi-production\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incentive_linked_to_PLISFPI_Production\"><\/span>Incentive linked to PLISFPI Production<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funds are provided to start-ups to increase exports and sales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It focuses on dairy products, seafood, healthy foods and fruits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Startup Edge: Manufacturing options available for export.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"nivesh-bandhu-portal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nivesh_Bandhu_Portal\"><\/span>Nivesh Bandhu Portal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It provides a single access point for the entire ecosystem of investors and start-ups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides details of raw material zones, some protected agricultural groups and markets for exports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Startup Edge: Helps new business owners connect with relevant stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-most-promising-business-enterprises-in-the-next-5-years-20252030\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Most_Promising_Business_Enterprises_in_the_Next_5_Years_2025-2030\"><\/span>The Most Promising Business Enterprises in the Next 5 Years (2025-2030)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"processing-of-cereals-and-grains\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Processing_of_Cereals_and_Grains\"><\/span>Processing of Cereals and Grains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated profit: $10.9 billion. (2023\u20132024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trends: Gluten-free millet flour, rice flour and enriched rice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positives: Millet snacks, instant fortified rice, fortified wheat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"spices-and-oleoresins\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spices_and_Oleoresins\"><\/span>Spices and Oleoresins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated Profit: $4.7 billion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trends: Essential oils, organic extracts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positives: Oleoresin from chili, extracts from turmeric, spices in a healthy diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"fruits-and-vegetables\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits_and_Vegetables\"><\/span>Fruits and Vegetables<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated Profit: $1.15 billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trends: Dehydration of fruits and vegetables, freeze-drying, exotic juices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positives: Exotic tropical juices, dried garlic, onion, tomato powders.<\/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 Our Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/complete-book-on-fruits-vegetables-food-processing\/isbn-9789381039229\/zb,,18b5b,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"meat-and-seafood\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meat_and_Seafood\"><\/span>Meat and Seafood<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated Revenue: Over $10 billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trends: Cook ready-made meat, frozen and also certified for halal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positives: Frozen seafood (shrimp, snacks) and halal modular meat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sugar-cocoa-and-confectionery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sugar_Cocoa_and_Confectionery\"><\/span>Sugar, Cocoa and Confectionery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated Profit: $3.29 billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trends: Organic jaggeries and sugar free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positives: Sweeteners, jaggery-based candies, cocoa chocolate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"milk-and-honey\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Milk_and_Honey\"><\/span>Milk and Honey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Estimated profit: $625 million.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trends: High-protein foods that are lactose-free.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pros: Dairy honey, protein-rich milk powder and organic honey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get Detailed Insights from This Book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/book\/complete-book-on-beekeeping-honey-processing-2nd-revised-edition\/isbn-9788190568555\/zb,,136,a,0,0,a\/index.html\">The Complete Book on Beekeeping and Honey Processing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-difference-between-import-and-export-a-new-business-opportunity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Difference_Between_Import_and_Export_A_New_Business_Opportunity\"><\/span>The Difference Between Import and Export: A New Business Opportunity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India&#8217;s food imports are worth nearly $31.7 billion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It allows startups to address this gap with local production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Edible oils: import value of 15 billion dollars, introduction of sunflower or mustard oil extraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cocoa: import value of 512 million dollars, production of local chocolates and cocoa powder.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Imports of craft beverages and vinegars of USD 1.5 billion \u2014 Establish craft beverages and vinegar production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NABARD credit and MoFPI schemes can help with increased import substitution and accelerated growth.<\/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.niir.org\/blog\/food-processing-business-ideas\">Food Processing Business Ideas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"positive-results-of-startups\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Results_of_Startups\"><\/span>Positive Results of Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>LT Foods (Daawat): Initially a small company, now a global rice exporter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paper Ship: Created and sent overseas fresh shots of Indian beverages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MDH &amp; Everest: Known worldwide for their spices due to their quality and smart marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key lesson: Government schemes and smart export marketing can come from small beginnings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-npcs-helps-entrepreneurs-with-business-development\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Helps_Entrepreneurs_with_Business_Development\"><\/span>How NPCS Helps Entrepreneurs with Business Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niir Project Consultancy Services (NPCS) turnkey business strategists help transition ideas into operational businesses. They help in the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPR) and allocate relevant components like market size, raw materials, technology, machinery and finance to their respective sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team guides entrepreneurs to the highest opportunities under MFPI and NABARD schemes. With the right help, food startups are able to eliminate uncertainties, improve planning and accelerate growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"basic-actions-needed-to-start\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Actions_Needed_to_Start\"><\/span>Basic Actions Needed to Start<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do Market Research &#8211; use Nivesh Bandhu MoFPI portal along with business indices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a Product with Consistent Demand in the Market &#8211; focus on the categories of food, spices and dairy products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit Scheme Applications \u2013 PMKSY, PLISFPI and PMFME are readily available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporating the Latest Technology &#8211; Buy storage equipment, cold storage and sophisticated processing systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get certified for export in FSSAI, ISO and HACCP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a unique brand and focus on international marketing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get detailed project reports and project delivery collaborations from NPCS.<\/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\" 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\">Food processing in India is still in its early stages and with strong government support, a growth rate of 6.55% and significant foreign demand, the country seems poised for a surge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Branding in the processing and packaging of cereals and food products based on cereals, ground spices, seafood and dairy products is already possible. With adequate finance, supporting technology and continuous innovation, even the smallest unit in an industry can become a multinational corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is a hub of opportunity. 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India has abundant raw materials and a growing international market for processed foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2.<strong>What government programs help support the startup ecosystem in this sector?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. New units can avail subsidized loans and grant programs of PMKSY, PMFME and PLISFPI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3.<strong>Which food products have the highest processing profitability?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Processed millet, spices, dairy products, seafood and fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4.<strong>In what ways can I secure funding for my food project?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. 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