Ministry of Food Processing & Industries

The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, set up in July 1988, is the main  central agency of the Government responsible for developing a strong and vibrant food processing sector; with a view to create increased job opportunities in rural areas, enable the farmers to reap benefit from modern technology, create surplus for exports and stimulating demand for processed food
Website: http://mofpi.nic.in/aboutus/index.htm

Vision 2020 Reports - Fruits & Vegetables: Technology Status & Future Vision

The Task Force on Agro-Food Processing of TIFAC on the sub-group on Fruits and Vegetables has given the following technology status and future vision.
Website: http://www.tifac.org.in/offer/vis/fruits.htm

 

U K based Food Processing Technology portal

U K based Food Processing Technology portal which is recognised as the most powerful one-stop-shop options on the web. Used daily as means of creating partnerships and as a point of reference by professionals within the food technology industry, this comprehensive resource supplies the latest news releases, detailed information on industry projects, white papers, event information and a thorough breakdown of products and services.
Website: http://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/

 

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) come into existence in 1986 to further develop our agricultural commodities and processed foods, and to promote their exports. It’s goods are to maximize foreign exchange earnings through increased agro exports, to provide better income to the farmers through higher unit value realization and to create employment opportunities in rural areas by encouraging value added exports of farm produce.

APEDA went about achieving these by identifying new markets, providing better support systems to our exporters and manufactures, and introducing new products to the international market.

No wonder the exports have shown a rising trend. It has increased from Rs 10169 crores in 2001-2002 to Rs. 17918.07 crores in 2005-06.
Website: http://apeda.com/

 

Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture

Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture is the Premier Resource Center for industry, Trade, Commerce and Agriculture. Established in 1934 for enhancing entrepreneurship in Maharashtra, MCCIA has made pioneering efforts for industrial development of this region. The Chamber is recognized as one of the Proactive Chambers of Commerce in India. It has been striving to make Pune a major global software development center. It has taken several initiatives for promoting IT industry, early establishment of IIIT in Pune and establishment of biotechnology Park near Pune. It is the first Chamber in India to include Agriculture in its name and functioning. MCCIA has always played proactive role by giving constructive suggestions for policy changes at the Local, State and National levels.
Website: www.foodindia.org

 

Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board

The Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB), Pune was established on 23rd, March 1984, under section 39A of Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1963. MSAMB has done pioneering work in the field of Agricultural Marketing in the State and achieved success in various areas. MSAMB is having an important role in developing and coordinating agricultural marketing system in the State of Maharashtra.
Website: http://www.msamb.com/

 

Central Food Technological Research Institute

CFTRI thus became a reality (as a constituent institute of CSIR and its third national laboratory) thanks to the vision and endeavours of its founders and a network of dedicated scientists who had a passion to pursue in-depth scientific research into one of the most fundamental aspects of human life. With over 75% of the population occupied in food raising, and no facilities to benefit from post-harvest technology till then, India hailed the birth of CFTRI and started to look at it with great expectations.     
Website: http://www.cftri.com/

 

All India Food Processors' Association

All India Food Processors' Association (AIFPA) was established in the year 1943 by some highly accredited luminaries with a vision, which now encompasses a cream of the Food Processors in India, involved in the processing of Fruits & Vegetables, Meat and Fish; Milk & Milk products, and also the manufacturers of Biscuit and confectionery products, Ready-to-serve Beverage and ethnic delicacies etc. Member Industries account for a large percentage of the total production of this industry in India and out of the total. Exports of processed food products, member industries account for considerable portion of the same.
The Association maintains a close liaison with the Research Institutions like Central Food Technological Research Institute, Mysore; Defence Food Research Laboratory, Mysore; Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi; Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai etc. and refers the problems of the Industry to these institutions for a technological solution.
Website: http://www.aifpa.net/

Indian Council of Agricultural Research

The Governing Body is the chief executive and decision making authority of the ICAR. It is headed by the Director-General. It consists of eminent agricultural scientists, educators, legislators and representative of farmers. It is assisted by the Standing Finance Committee, Accreditation Board, Regional Committees and several Scientific Panels. The Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director-General of the ICAR functions as the Principal Advisor to the Government of India in all matters concerning research and education in agriculture, and allied fields.
Website: http://www.icar.org.in/

 

Times Food Processing Journal

Times Food Processing Journal is a useful source of information for providers and users of food processing technology. Manufacturers and suppliers of plant machinery and ancillary equipment used in food & beverage industry. Cold storage and warehousing companies find in this magazine the most up-to-date information on food processing technology being developed and used across the world. The magazine covers issues in processing and preservation of various food items like oilseeds, breakfast foods, beverages, marine foods and fruits/vegetables processing industry. The magazine gives regular updates on the industry to government agencies; educational institutions associated with the food processing industry get their regular updates on the industry through Times Food Processing Journal.
Website: http://www.etfoodprocessing.com/index.html

 

Department of Agriculture and Coopeation

Ministry of Agriculture comprises of three Departments viz. Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Department of Agricultural Research & Education/ICAR and Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying . 
The Department of Agriculture and Cooperation is responsible for the formulation and implementation of National policies and programmes aimed at achieving rapid agricultural growth through optimum utilization of the country's land, water. Soil and plant resources.
Website:  http://agricoop.nic.in/

 

Central Plantation Crops Research Institute

The  Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) is established in 1916 and later brought under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) during 1970. The initial mandate of the institute was on crop husbandry of coconut, arecanut, cocoa, oilpalm, cashew and spices.  The restructuring process during  VII and VIII Plan resulted in the establishment of separate Research Institute/Centres for Spices, Cashew and Oilpalm, but the  institute continue to maintain strong linkage with these institutes.  At present the Institute has a countrywide research network of four regional stations, four research centres  and 17 Centres under AICRP on palms.  Besides, the institute also hosts the headquarter of  Indian Society of Plantation Crops.
Website: http://cpcri.nic.in/

 

Food Corporation of India

The Food Corporation of India was setup under the Food Corporations Act 1964, in order to fulfill following objectives of the Food policy :

 

Since its inception in 1965, having handled various situations of plenty and scarcity, FCI has successfully met the challenge of managing the complex task of providing food security for the nation. A strong food security system which has helped to sustain the high growth rate and maintain regular supply of wheat and rice right through the year. The efficiency with which FCI tackled one of the worst droughts of the century not only cemented its role as the premier organization in charge of food security in India, but also brought it accolades from international organizations.
Website: http://fciweb.nic.in/

 

Defence Food Research Laboratory

The Defence Food Research Laboratory (DFRL) came into being on 28 December 1961 under the aegis of DRDO at Mysore to cater the varied food challenges military and para-military forces. This laboratory is engaged in research & development of traditional indigenous foods and their preservation.
Website: http://www.drdo.com

Food Safety India

Food safety is a serious issue. There are a large number of people suffering from food-borne diseases. We need to be careful about the food we eat and the manner in which we eat it by taking elementary precautions. Simple things keep many of  the problems away.
This Website is a small initial attempt to give basic information about these precautions.
We hope you will find this useful and informative. We would very much like to get your feedback with questions and suggestions which can make this Website more useful.
Website: http://foodsafetyindia.nic.in/index.htm

 

The Food institute

A nonprofit organization founded in 1928, The American Institute of Food Distribution (The Food Institute) has a single purpose: providing information.
Website: http://www.foodinstitute.com/

Indian Agricultural Research Institute

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) is the country's premier national Institute for agricultural research, education and extension. It has served the cause of science and society with distinction through first rate research, generation of appropriate technologies and development of human resources. In fact, the Green Revolution was born in the fields of IARI and our graduates constitute the core of the quality human resource in India's agricultural research and education. The Institute has all along been adjusting and improving its policies, plans and programmes to effectively respond to the needs and opportunities of the nation. During the fifties, the advancement of scientific disciplines constituted the core programme and provided the base for its fast expansion in the 1960's and 1970's in all its three interactive areas, namely, research, education and extension. Besides basic research, applied and commodity research gained great importance resulting in the development of several popular high yielding varieties of almost all major crops and their associated management technologies, which brought about an unprecedented increase in the national food and agricultural production.
Website: http://www.iari.res.in/

 

National Institute of Agricultural Marketing

The National Institute of Agricultural Marketing with its mission of imparting training to the various level functionaries involved in agricultural marketing activities and conducting consultancy research project for the sponsoring organizations has been playing active role since its inception. The training and research activities were initiated in 1988 in the thrust areas identified in the field of agricultural marketing for the client organizations.
Website: http://www.niam.gov.in/

 

VPKAS - Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan (Vivekananda Institute of Hill Agriculture)

Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan (VPKAS), Almora, Uttaranchal, India, is a premier institute of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, engaged in hill agricultural research for North-Western Himalayan region of India. It is a multi-crop and multi-disciplinary institute. It has so far released 101 varieties of 22 crops. Some of these varieties have been released by Central Varietal Release Committee (CVRC) for other parts of India, apart from the mandate area.  It has to its credit the first hybrid maize variety for Himalayan region, viz., VL Makka 54, released in 1962.  The institute has been maintaining its tradition of hard work and excellence under the dynamic leadership of the present Director Dr. H.S. Gupta. The recognition came around when the institute bagged the coveted 'Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2000.'    
Website: http://vpkas.nic.in/

 

National Institute of Nutrition

National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) was founded by Sir Robert McCarrison in the year 1918 as ‘Beri-Beri’ Enquiry Unit in a single room laboratory at the Pasteur Institute, Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. Within a short span of seven years, this unit blossomed into a "Deficiency Disease Enquiry" and later in 1928, emerged as full-fledged "Nutrition Research Laboratories" (NRL) with Dr. McCarrison as its first Director. It was shifted to Hyderabad in 1958.
Website: http://www.ninindia.org/

 

The Protein Foods & Nutrition Development Association of India

The Protein Foods & Nutrition Development Association of India (PFNDAI) was set up as a forum for all the stakeholders committed to betterment of human nutrition.The prime objective of PFNDAI can be summed up as follows ".....to promote and encourage fundamental & data based research in the sciences and development of all facets of knowledge associated with human nutrition...diffuse knowledge and create the proper climate and environment for the application and acceptance of the principles of good food and balanced nutrition among all sectors and classes of people in the country...."
PFNDAI looks ahead to its role as a facilitator in these challenging & fulfilling times which lie ahead in the process of building a healthy population.
Website: http://www.pfndai.com/