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#InvestIndia Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India
Fruits & Vegetables
India is the second largest producer of Fruits & vegetables in the world
According to APEDA data, India is the largest producer of vegetables such as ginger and okra and second largest producer of vegetables such as potatoes, onions, cauliflowers, brinjal, and cabbages. While it is the largest producers of fruits such as Bananas, Papayas, and Mangoes.
There is a huge opportunity in harnessing the potential of fruits and vegetables processing in India in the form of frozen (IQF), canned, pulp, puree, paste, sauces, snacks, dressings, flakes, dices, dehydration, pickles, juices, slices, chips, jams and jelly.
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh are the leading producers of fruits in India, having a combined share of around 56% in the total fruits production. On the other hand, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat are leading vegetable producers in India, together accounting for around 56% of the national production.
The Government of India through the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is also taking all necessary steps to boost investments in the food processing industry. The government has sanctioned 41 Mega Food Parks (MFPs) to be set up in the country under the Mega Food Park Scheme. Currently, 22 Mega Food Parks are operational.
