{"id":2252,"date":"2025-07-11T15:21:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediumturquoise-hedgehog-745891.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/?p=2252"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:49:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T05:19:12","slug":"food-startup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Now Is the Best Time to Launch a Food Startup in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is on the verge of a change in the food and agribusiness industry. Because of high consumer demand, favorable government policies, a growing startup ecosystem, and a budding increase in new food startup, this is the perfect moment to introduce a food startup company in India. Processed foods and nutraceuticals \u2013 the value chain in India is diverse, and innovation is taking center stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will explain how government strategies, market predictions, and emerging trends shape this moment into a grand opportunity for entrepreneurs to engage with the food processing industry. With guidance from government data from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), forecasts and emerging trends, we hope to support every aspiring food entrepreneur for their own food startup with this essential guide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom 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\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Current_Landscape_of_Indias_Food_Processing_Sector\" >Current Landscape of India\u2019s Food Processing Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Key_Reason_2024%E2%80%9325_is_The_Ideal_Time\" >Key Reason 2024\u201325 is The Ideal Time<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Increased_Demand_From_Consumers\" >Increased Demand From Consumers<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Government_Schemes_And_Incentives\" >Government Schemes And Incentives<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Advancements_In_Technology\" >Advancements In Technology<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Potential_For_Exports\" >Potential For Exports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Food-Tech_And_The_Startup_Ecosystem\" >Food-Tech And The Startup Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Forecast_Growth_Demand_and_Opportunities\" >Forecast: Growth, Demand, and Opportunities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Future_Growth_by_Segment_Projection_2023%E2%80%9327\" >Future Growth by Segment Projection (2023\u201327)<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Related_PMFME_Scheme_A_Game-Changer_for_Micro_Food_Enterprises_in_India\" >Related: PMFME Scheme: A Game-Changer for Micro Food Enterprises in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Government_Push_Schemes_Under_MoFPI_That_Support_Startups\" >Government Push: Schemes Under MoFPI That Support Startups<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#1_PMFME_PM_Formalization_of_Micro_Food_Processing_Enterprises\" >1. PMFME (PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#2_PMKSY_Pradhan_Mantri_Kisan_Sampada_Yojana\" >2. PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana)<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#3_PLI_Scheme_For_Food_Processing\" >3. PLI Scheme For Food Processing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Highlights_from_MoFPI_Data_2023%E2%80%9324\" >Highlights from MoFPI Data (2023\u201324)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#GVA_Gross_Value_Added_Contribution\" >GVA (Gross Value Added) Contribution<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Employment_Creation\" >Employment Creation<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Export_Trends\" >Export Trends<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Related_Top_10_Government_Schemes_for_Food_Processing_Startups_in_India\" >Related: Top 10 Government Schemes for Food Processing Startups in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Key_Emerging_Startup_Areas_2024%E2%80%9325\" >Key Emerging Startup Areas 2024\u201325<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Challenges_for_New_Entrepreneurs\" >Challenges for New Entrepreneurs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#For_more_information_check_our_related_videos_on_Food_Processing\" >For more information check our related videos on\u00a0Food Processing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#How_NPCS_Helps_Aspiring_Entrepreneurs_in_the_Food_Sector\" >How NPCS Helps Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the Food Sector<\/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.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Final_Words_%E2%80%93_The_Timing_Couldnt_Be_Better\" >Final Words \u2013 The Timing Couldn\u2019t Be Better<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#Which_business_to_start_How_to_choose_a_business_idea\" >Which business to start? How to choose a business idea?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/blogs\/food-startup\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Landscape_of_Indias_Food_Processing_Sector\"><\/span><strong>Current Landscape of India\u2019s Food Processing Sector<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the MoFPI Annual Report 2023-24, like the agricultural sector which is growing at an average rate of 4.46%, the food processing sector, too, has been growing at an annual average rate of 5.35%. The sector accounts for 7.76% of India\u2019s manufacturing GVA and 8.45% of the agricultural GVA at 2011-12 constant prices.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the top producers of cereals, milk, fruits, and vegetables, India boasts great potential. Though, there is still room to improve in the percentage of food that gets processed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Reason_2024%E2%80%9325_is_The_Ideal_Time\"><\/span><strong>Key Reason 2024\u201325 is The Ideal Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Demand_From_Consumers\"><\/span><strong>Increased Demand From Consumers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ready-to-eat<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/profile-projects-reports\/profiles\/food-processing-agriculture-based-projects-snack-food-frozen-food-agro-processing-technology-processed-food-instant-food-food-industry-food-preservation-canned-food-packed-food-ready-eat-food-cereal-food-pickle-spices-grain-milling\/z,,34,0,a\/index.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> food<\/a> startup items are processed, organic, and functional foods and are in greater demand because of an expanding middle class, urbanization, and greater health consciousness among customers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Schemes_And_Incentives\"><\/span><strong>Government Schemes And Incentives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supplementary schemes such as PMFME, PMKSY, and PLI grant seed capital, subsidized funding, provide financial aid, as well as training, infrastructure, and support.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advancements_In_Technology\"><\/span><strong>Advancements In Technology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The advancements of automation, AI, IoT, and cold chain innovations have significantly improved the logistics of safety and product shelf-life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_For_Exports\"><\/span><strong>Potential For Exports<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is enormous value and potential on an international scale with exports of processed food at $10.88 billion in 2023-24, which accounted for 23.4% of total agrifood exports.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food-Tech_And_The_Startup_Ecosystem\"><\/span><strong>Food-Tech And The Startup Ecosystem<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Incubation centers NIFTEM and NABARD and others have led to the rise of food-tech startups which, along with private and government support, is booming in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forecast_Growth_Demand_and_Opportunities\"><\/span><strong>Forecast: Growth, Demand, and Opportunities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India&#8217;s food processing market growth is expected to increase from $407 billion in 2023 to $535 billion by 2027, resulting in a CAGR of 6.5%.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Future_Growth_by_Segment_Projection_2023%E2%80%9327\"><\/span><strong>Future Growth by Segment Projection (2023\u201327)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Segment<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>CAGR<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Key Drivers<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Processed Fruits &amp; Vegetables<\/td>\r\n<td>7.2%<\/td>\r\n<td>Focus on health in cities<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Frozen &amp; RTE Foods<\/td>\r\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\r\n<td>Time-strapped workers, ease of preparation<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Functional Foods &amp; Beverages<\/td>\r\n<td>15.3%<\/td>\r\n<td>Immunity and wellness trends<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Dairy Products<\/td>\r\n<td>9.1%<\/td>\r\n<td>Value addition and retail formats<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_PMFME_Scheme_A_Game-Changer_for_Micro_Food_Enterprises_in_India\"><\/span>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/mediumturquoise-hedgehog-745891.hostingersite.com\/blogs\/pmfme-scheme\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PMFME Scheme: A Game-Changer for Micro Food Enterprises in India<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Push_Schemes_Under_MoFPI_That_Support_Startups\"><\/span><strong>Government Push: Schemes Under MoFPI That Support Startups<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_PMFME_PM_Formalization_of_Micro_Food_Processing_Enterprises\"><\/span><strong>1. PMFME (PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>A \u20b910,000 Cr scheme dedicated to aiding 2 lakh micro units<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Provides financial aid to individuals, self-help groups, and farmer producer organizations (FPOs)<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Structured on the ODOP (One District One Product) principle<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_PMKSY_Pradhan_Mantri_Kisan_Sampada_Yojana\"><\/span><strong>2. PMKSY (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Provides support towards Mega Food Parks, cold chains, and food processing clusters<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Strengthens the construction of storage, processing, and logistics facilities<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_PLI_Scheme_For_Food_Processing\"><\/span><strong>3. PLI Scheme For Food Processing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Holds an allocation of \u20b910,900 Cr for large<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/books\/category\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> food processing<\/a> units in the country<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Targets RTE\/RTH products, seafood, dairy, and organic commodities<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_from_MoFPI_Data_2023%E2%80%9324\"><\/span><strong>Highlights from MoFPI Data (2023\u201324)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GVA_Gross_Value_Added_Contribution\"><\/span><strong>GVA (Gross Value Added) Contribution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>GVA \u2013 Food Processing (\u20b9 Lakh Cr)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Share in Manufacturing (%)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2018-19<\/td>\r\n<td>2.36<\/td>\r\n<td>10.13%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2022-23<\/td>\r\n<td>1.92<\/td>\r\n<td>7.66%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employment_Creation\"><\/span><strong>Employment Creation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Formal employment:<\/strong> 20.68 lakh<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Informal employment:<\/strong> 51.11 lakh<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Women:<\/strong> Over 12 lakh employed in food units<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Export_Trends\"><\/span><strong>Export Trends<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Processed Food Export (USD Bn)<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Part of Agri-food Exports<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2022-23<\/td>\r\n<td>13.08<\/td>\r\n<td>25.6%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2023-24<\/td>\r\n<td>10.88<\/td>\r\n<td>23.4%<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Top_10_Government_Schemes_for_Food_Processing_Startups_in_India\"><\/span>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niir.org\/blog\/food-processing-business\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top 10 Government Schemes for Food Processing Startups in India<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Emerging_Startup_Areas_2024%E2%80%9325\"><\/span><strong>Key Emerging Startup Areas 2024\u201325<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Ethnic &amp; Regional Foods<\/strong> \u2013 A global fascination with Indian cuisine<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Organic and Clean-Label Products<\/strong> \u2013 The mindful buyer<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Plant-Based &amp; Dairy-Free<\/strong> \u2013 The emerging Vegan and lactose-free trends<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Functional Foods<\/strong> \u2013 Snacks and Immunity boosters using Ayurveda for holistic healing<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Supply Chain &amp; Cold Chain Tech<\/strong> \u2013 Technology for traceability and preservation<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_for_New_Entrepreneurs\"><\/span><strong>Challenges for New Entrepreneurs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some challenges to consider, even though there are many opportunities:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>FSSAI, GST and State Licenses all have high regulatory complexity<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>First generation and rural entrepreneurs face issues with credit access<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Infrastructure issues in tier 2 and 3 towns<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Through strategic partners and expert guidance these issues can be easily solved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_more_information_check_our_related_videos_on_Food_Processing\"><\/span>For more information check our related videos on<a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/playlist?list=PL61bSU5tvb-VXKoCG3pd7C5EFwnbo5vWC&amp;si=KDd-eDj3tepMjox_\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0Food Processing<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_NPCS_Helps_Aspiring_Entrepreneurs_in_the_Food_Sector\"><\/span><strong>How NPCS Helps Aspiring Entrepreneurs in the Food Sector<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NPCS<\/strong> helps set up viable food processing units by providing significant aid, including:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Conducting Market Surveys and Preparing Detailed Techno Economic Feasibility Reports<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Providing comprehensive information on the plant\u2019s layout, required raw materials, processes, and financials<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Evaluating the strategic and economic feasibility of novel ideas for new businesses<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NPCS has supported thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs across India to set up and grow their businesses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words_%E2%80%93_The_Timing_Couldnt_Be_Better\"><\/span><strong>Final Words \u2013 The Timing Couldn\u2019t Be Better<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now is the best time to set up a food startup in India. With increasing domestic demand, booming exports together with a government push, and favorable global trends\u2014India is poised like never before in 2024-25.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If it\u2019s millet-based snacks, turmeric lattes or even frozen samosas, India is geared up with infrastructure and funding mechanisms and most importantly, consumer demand. <strong>India is ready.<\/strong> With authoritative suggestions from <strong>NPCS<\/strong> and profound planning, you can make it happen. <strong>The time to act is indeed now.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_business_to_start_How_to_choose_a_business_idea\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneurindia.co\/business-finder#\">Which business to start? 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