Vietnamese agricultural products introduced at India’s expo

Vietnam’s standout farm produce and processed products are being showcased at the Indian Food Expo, which opened in Lucknow city, Uttar Pradesh state on December 1.
Vietnamese agricultural products introduced at India’s expo ảnh 1Vietnam’s standout farm produce and processed products are being showcased at the Indian Food Expo. (Photo: VNA)
New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnam’s standout farm produce and processedproducts are being showcased at the Indian Food Expo, which opened in Lucknowcity, Uttar Pradesh state on December 1.

The three-day event draws the participation of more than 200 agriculturalproducers, importers and exporters in India. It offers opportunities forparticipants to get updates on the latest trends and innovations of the processingindustry and its future.

Machines and equipment used in food processing and packaging are also on display at the event.

India is the world’s second largestagricultural producer, and third largest economy in terms of purchasing powerparity. The country’s food market is forecast to reach 535 billion USD during2025-2026. Besides, household spending is said to triple by 2030, making it the 5th largest consumer market in the world.
        
The South Asian country is also the world’s secondlargest food processor. The government has issued an array of policies todevelop the industry, allowing 100% of foreign direct investment in foodprocessing under the automatic route./.

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