Handbook of Fruits and Vegetable Processing Technology
Why India for Fruits and Vegetable Processing?
With production at 263 million MT, India ranks as the 2nd largest producer of Fruits and Vegetables (F&V) in the world
F&V processing levels currently stand at close to 2.5%.
Investment opportunities exist in initiatives aimed at reducing wastage, including infrastructure (cold chain, processing infrastructure), R&D for processed food & packaging, innovative on-farm preservation systems and skill development.
India fruit & vegetable processing demand is projected to grow at a single digit CAGR during 2018-2023. Increasing adoption of technological advancements, diverse agro- climatic zones, growing e-commerce industry and increasing value addition activities is aiding India fruit & vegetable processing market. Moreover, growing FDI, government initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving R&D for processed food & packaging are some of the other factors, which are expected to propel the demand for fruit & vegetable processing over the next five years.
EIRI have published the technology books on fruits and vegetable processing, these books provide the detailed informations for setting up or diversify your industry.