Industrial Milk Storage & Processing

Food Processing Industry accounts for about 32% of the country’s total food market, the Food Processing Industry is one of the largest industries in India and is ranked fifth in terms of production, consumption, export and expected growth. The Indian Food Processing Industry has grown by 11% in the last decade and is expected to reach $480 billion by 2020. The industry contributes to 14% of the country’s manufacturing GDP, 13% of exports and 6% of total industrial investment. ​Processing can be further delineated into primary and secondary processing. Rice, sugar, edible oil and flour mills are examples of primary processing. Secondary processing includes the processing of fruits and vegetables, dairy, bakery, chocolates and other items. Most processing in India can be classified as primary processing, which has lower value-addition compared to secondary processing. There is a need to move up the value chain in processed food products to boost farmer incomes. For instance, horticulture products, such as fruits and vegetables, carry the potential for higher value-addition when compared to cereal crops.