A Presentation By Tarun Bajaj AGRICULTURAL AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS EXPORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NEW DELHI

INTRODUCTION INDIA - A SNAP SHOT INDIA’S AGRO EXPORTS INDIA A GRAND PROCESSED FOOD BAZAR CONCLUSION STRUCTURE OF THE PRESENTATION

–GDP Growth Rate 6 % –Inflation 6.0 % –Foreign Reserves 45 Billion USD – Agro sector contributes one third of GDP Overview of Indian Economy

Growing Economy –GDP Growth Rate 6 % –Inflation 2.02%(Oct. 99) –Foreign Reserves 45 Billion USD –Export Growth 5% (Apr-Aug.) INDIA - A Snapshot

By far the most richly endowed agricultural nation in Asia Has more aerable land than China and almost as much as East & South Asia 169 million ha aerable land 12 month sunshine, variable soil texture & good irrigation system. 6 Agro climatic zones covering tropical, sub- temperate & temperate climates. Agro- Sector contributes one third of GDP. INDIA - A Snapshot

Product World Position Production % World India Share (In Mill. M.T) Tea I Milk I Cattle Population* I Cashew II Sugar II Fruits II Vegetables II Rice (Paddy) II Wheat II Emerging Products: –Cut Flowers –Eggs & its Products –Alcoholic Beverages Source : Fao 98, NHB –Frozen / Freezed Dried Vegetable & fruits *(In Mill.nos.) Production Of Major Items In India

Agro Sector Qualified manpower Excellent extension and R&D network –20 Agriculture University –ICAR, IARI, IHRI, CFTRI Fruits & Vegetables production 116 million MTS:48 million MTs of Fruit and 68 milliom MtS of Vegetables 3rd largest producer of food grain production 191 million MTs million MTs of Rice and 65 million tonnes of Wheat INDIA- A Snapshot

India - one of the world’s largest food factories Produces as much as USA Crop out putChina856 MT USA608 MT India601 MT Aspires to be number ONE Food Industry In India

95-96 to VALUE in Mill USD India’s Agro Export Performance

01-02 VALUE 5800 Mill USD India‘s Agro Export Basket

America USA, Canada Europe UK, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden Middle East Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Yemen, Jordan, Lebanon Asia Malaysia, Singapore, Maldives, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Nepal Africa Mauritius, South Africa, Kenya, Egypt Others Russia, CIS, Poland DESTINATIONS

Pickles chutneys Papads Curries Spices Based Ethnic Products

Ethnic Snacks Bhujia Savouries Vegetarian Instant Mixes Sweets Nuts Pea nuts Cashew nuts Walnuts Traditional Basket

Integrated units Introduction of state of the art technology International packaging Quality Assurance System in place Processed Foods a New Chapter

USD 7,000 million industry Accounts for 28% of GDP AND 61% of employment Food processing is By far largest than the entire manufacturing sector - is expected to grow from 21.4 Bn $ to 62.5 Bn $ by 2005 Food Industry In India

Blending of Continental flavours IQF: fruits & vegetables - Baby corn, Bell pepper,Lettuce Alcoholic spirit & beverages -Wines, Beer European pickles –Gherkins in brine or vinegar –Green peppers in brine Export destinations - Frozen & Preserved vegetables : UAE, Saudi Arabia Kuwait, Bahrain, Singapore, Russia, Canada, UK, USA,Switzerland. Belgium, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, Netherland, UK, Spain, France, Denmark, USA Processed Foods

Pepsi Inc Kellog Co. Nestle Ltd. Alfa Laval Dalsem Agrolimen Ovobell Ltd. Mc Dowell Corp. Coca Cola Cadbury Fosters Brewing Cargil Conagra Food Industry In India

Foreign Direct Investments Total Investments (Jan.’91 - Apr. 99)56.2 USD Billion Food Processing2.4 USD Billion Agro Sector0.77 USD Billion Government policy

Export Destinations : U.A.E.,U.K.,U.S.A.,SAU,Netherlands,Germany, Canada,Russia,Kuwait,Australia,Singapore,Belgium Export of Chutneys (95-96 To 97-98)

Export Destinations : U.A.E.,U.K.,U.S.A.,SAU,Netherlands, Oman, Canada,Kuwait Export Of Pickles (95-96 To 97-98)

Export Destinations : U.K.,Singapore,Malaysia,U.S.A.,SAU, U.A.E.,Canada,Kuwait,Australia, South Africa,Germany,Oman Etc Export Of Papads (95-96 TO 97-98)

Mangoes Guavas Lychees Papaya Banana TROPICANA TROVE Fruit Pulps & Concentrates

Item Production Share of India India’s (in ‘000MT) in the world Position India World Mangoes 12,000 23, Bananas 10,200 58, Pineapples 1,100 12, Guava 620 7, Oranges 2,000 66, Apples 1,200 53, Grapes , All Fruits 43,000 4,13, Source : FAO Total Fruit Production : 43Million MT, NHB 99 Production of Major Fruits in India

PRODUCTION OF MAJOR VEGETABLES IN INDIA Item Production Share of India India’s (in ‘000MT) in the world Position India World Potato 17,942 2,94, Onion 4,058 35, Tomato 4,800 84, Cauliflower 4,800 12, Cabbages 3,300 46, Green Peas 270 5, All Vegs. 64,672 5,65, Source FAO

Export according to EU quality standards Diverse Variety of Bee Flora like organic,Lychee,Karanj and Orange Blossom No pesticide residue in Indian consignments Production / Packaging standards notified and sent to EU commission Procedures formulated to ensure any possible presence of pesticide residue. Honey

Spices Production

Total Exports : 234 Mill USD Spices Exports

“We believe in Quality and work for it” Movement For Quality

Quality Building Standardization of pre & post harvest practices QM & QA for processed food sector (HACCP, ISO 9000 ISO Information data bases Human resource development –Quality improvement projets (VHT,X-Ray,CA Containers etc.) Quality Assurance Upgradation & recognition of test labs Assisting Exporters establish In-House QC Labs Certifying Exporters as premium quality Exporters Suppliers QA Programme Movement For Quality

Extending the shelf life of mangoes, shipment of two consignments of mangoes - from India to U.K. using controlled atmosphere (CA Technology). Pre harvest management practices, followed in the orchards,with modification to suit local conditions. Export products selected directly from selected orchards Trans shipment period - 23 days, total period from harvesting till it was sold, approximately days. shelf life of mangoes from 30 to 40 days has been achieved in this year’s experiment. It is proposed to conduct further trials for both stationery and commercial consignments during the next mango season. CA Container Experiment

Production & Packaging standards already under application Bar code system followed Complete Labelling system describing all contents, nutritional value and additives Natural additives used in packaged foods Packaging & Labelling

Organic Food Products - Advantage India Organic farming practiced since centuries Cattle fed on natural fodder Biomass & Cowdung applied as natural manure Processed Foods a New Chapter

India : a large producer and exporter of agricultural and horticulture products both in fresh and processed forms. Organic Foods Current Situation in India

(Figures in 000 MT) ItemsProductionExports% age Rice Wheat Coarse G Pulses Fruits & V Honey N.A (Source : DGCIS, Economic survey) Organic-Foods Production & Export From India

Organic Rice : Organic rice,Sugarcane grown in a hec Certified organic farms Other certified organic farms are small in size ranging from 100 to 150 ha. There are organic farms certified by Ecotropic of UK. The total area 2.8 hec. And production 19 MT. STATUS OF ORGANIC CULTIVATION

Organic Wheat : Small farms measuring total area of 2600 ha. Producing 645 MT of organic wheat annually. Organic Coarse Grains : Great international Demand for organic maize and millet Organic Pulses : Organic farms. The total area 302 ha. And production 2935 mts. Certification by Ecotropic.

Organic oilseeds : Organic soya produced. The total area 444 ha. Certified by Ecotropic UK. Organic Fruits & Vegetables : Non- Certified organic farms producing fruit and vegetables exist all over the country. A farm was producing and exporting certified organic fruits and vegetables in dehyderated form.

Indian National Organic Standards based on IFOAM and EU Standards and operating Manuals drawn up for selected Agro Products “Indian Organic “ Logo developed for certified organic products from India. Proposal for assistance to set up Model Organic Farms for selected Agri-Horti Products in North Eastern part of the country assisting setting up of Organic Farm for production of peanuts in Western India

Ethnic Products Exotic Fruits High Value Vegetables Organic Products Spices CONCLUSION