The organic food movement in India is gaining traction, driven by increased health consciousness and lifestyle shifts among urban consumers. As of 2023, around 2.6 million hectares of land are dedicated to organic farming, with over 4.43 million farmers involved, making India a leading global producer of organic food. The...
The organic food sector has undergone a transformative journey, integrating technology with traditional farming to meet the evolving preferences of a health-conscious global and Indian consumer base. India’s organic market has surged post-pandemic, ranking fifth globally in cultivation. Facing challenges, technology steps in with precision agriculture, blockchain, and AgriTech startups....
Vikas Makhija, Managing Director of Tapovan Impex Private Ltd., spoke with India Business & Trade ahead of the IndusFood’s sixth edition. The fourth generation entrepreneur believes that the years of hardship and failure made him more committed to his passion for quality spice manufacturing. He adds that while Indians are...
A circular agriculture model has benefits that are not just environmental but also on both a micro- and macroeconomic level. The UNCTAD estimates that applying circular economy principles to the development of the Indian food system could create annual benefits of ₹3.9 lakh crore (US$ 61 billion) in 2050. One...
Mr Rajseelam, MD, Sresta Natural Bioproducts Pvt Ltd, reminisces the company’s humble origins in 2004, from a time when market research did not support their firm conviction to get into organic products. With an extensive farming network supporting its endeavour today, the company is now present in more than 40...
Amit Sawhney, Director, Nippon Global SL, states that people are getting a lot more health-conscious, which has created a huge demand for premium products. He further adds that the company is keen to explore more collaborations in the Indian market. IBT: Please walk us through the journey of Nippon Group,...
Uma Machani & Srivardhan Sethuram, founders, Monsoon Harvest, talk about the different dietary trends that have evolved over the years & how their products have kept up with these ever-evolving fads. They add that Indian snacking was limited to local kirana shops and that is now slowly evolving with much...
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