Partnerships to work on pan-India footprint
Twenty-six leading domestic and global companies have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of Rs.102,046.89 crore, marking one of the largest investment announcements in India’s food processing sector following the four-day World Food India 2025 which concluded on 28 Sept https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
The record MoUs with investment commitment positions India as a global hub for food processing, said the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), the event organizer.
The MoUs were signed by some of the most prominent names in the sector, including Reliance Consumer Products Ltd, The Coca-Cola System in India, Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul), Fair Exports (India) Pvt Ltd (Lulu Group), Nestlé India Ltd, Tata Consumer Products Ltd, Carlsberg India Pvt Ltd, B.L. Agro Industries Ltd, ABIS Foods & Proteins Pvt Ltd, ACE International Ltd, Patanjali Foods Ltd, Godrej Agrovet Ltd, Agristo Masa Pvt Ltd, Tiwana Nutrition Global Pvt Ltd, Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt Ltd, Indian Poultry Alliance Pvt Ltd, Mrs. Bectors Food Specialities Ltd, Dabur India Ltd, Allana Consumer Products Ltd, Olam Food Ingredients, AB InBev, Cremica Food Park Pvt Ltd, Dairy Craft, Sundex Biotech Pvt Ltd, Naso Industries Pvt Ltd, and Bluepine Foods.
The commitments span across diverse segments such as dairy, meat and poultry, packaged foods, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, spices and condiments, confectionery, edible oils, fruits and vegetables, and ready-to-eat products, the Ministry said https://www.bseindia.com/.
A significant highlight of these partnerships is their pan-India footprint, with investments spread across multiple states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, and the North-Eastern region. This wide geographic distribution ensures that the benefits of these investments are equitably shared, bringing opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and local communities across diverse regions of the country https://www.nseindia.com/.
Invest India, the national investment promotion and facilitation partner, assisted the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in signing these MoUs.
World Food India 2025 has not only attracted record investment commitments but also reaffirmed India’s position as a trusted global destination for food processing. The event has laid a strong foundation for sustainable growth, innovation, and international collaboration, further consolidating India’s leadership in shaping the future of global food systems https://sbi.com.in/.
The Ministry said it will, in partnership with Invest India, continue to work closely with industry stakeholders to facilitate these investments and ensure their effective implementation. Fiinews.com
