iNDICA NEWS BUREAU-
In a move to boost exports of unique agricultural processed food products, the government of India, through its apex export promotion body — Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Authority (APEDA) — facilitated the export of the first consignment of plant-based meat products under the Vegan food category from Nadiad in Kheda district in Gujarat to California.
With the growing popularity of vegan food products in developed countries, plant-based food products have a huge export potential in the international market due to the high nutrient value of vegan food products. Due to its rich fiber and lesser cholesterol contents, vegan food products are becoming alternative food products across the globe.
The first shipment that was exported to the USA from Nadiad has vegan food products like momos, mini samosas, patties, nuggets, spring rolls, burgers, etc. The logistics support was provided by the Kheda district administration. The first consignment of plant-based food products was exported by Greenest and Wholesome Foods.
Stressing on exploring new foreign destinations, APEDA Chairman, Dr. M Angamuthu said that APEDA is working towards the promotion of plant-based meat products in a big way without disturbing the conventional animal-based meat export market.
The APEDA has planned to promote a variety of vegan foods products, including pancakes, snacks, cheese, etc, to the countries of Australia, Israel, New Zealand, and others in the coming months.
APEDA has taken up a number of export promotion activities and initiatives by developing virtual portals to organize Virtual Trade Fairs, Farmer Connect Portal, e-office, HortiNet Traceability system, Buyer Seller Meets, Reverse Buyer Seller Meets, and product-specific campaigns.
[Photo courtesy:https://pbfia.org]
