Topic 10 Food Processing Industries

Examine the scope of the food processing industries in India. Elaborate the measures taken by the government in the food Food Processing processing industries for generating employment opportunities.

How do you account for the growing fast food industries given that there Fast Food are increased health concerns in modern society? Illustrate your answer Industry & with the Indian experience.

Elaborate the scope and significance of supply chain management Supply chain of agricultural commodities in India.

Elaborate the scope and significance of the food processing industry in India

A Reputed food product company based in India developed a food product for international market and started exporting the same after getting necessary approvals. The company announced this achievement and also indicated that soon the product will be made available for the domestic consumers with almost same quality and health benefits. Accordingly, the company got its product approved by the domestic competent authority and launched the product in Indian market. The company could increase its market share over a period of time and earned substantial profit both domestically and internationally. However, the random sample test conducted by inspecting team found the product being sold domestically in variance with the approval obtained from the competent authority. On further investigation, it was also discovered that the food company was not only selling products which were not meeting the health standard of the country but also selling the rejected export products in the domestic market. This episode adversely affected the reputation and profitability of the food company. 1) What action do you visualize should be taken by the competent authority against the food company for violating the laid down domestic food standard and selling rejected export products in domestic market? 2) What course of action is available with the food company to resolve the crisis and bring back its lost reputation?

What are the challenges and opportunities of food processing sector in the country? How can income of the farmers be Food Processing substantially increased by encouraging food processing?

Elaborate on the policy taken by the government of India to meet the challenges of the food processing sector.

Discuss the factors for localization of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India.

Examine the role of supermarkets in supply chain management of fruits, vegetables and food items. How do they eliminate number of intermediaries?

What are the reasons for poor acceptance of cost effective small processing unit? How the food processing unit will be helpful to uplift the socio-economic status of poor farmers?

How do subsidies affect the cropping pattern, crop diversity and economy of farmers? What is the significance of crop insurance, minimum support price and food processing for small and marginal farmers?

What are the impediments in marketing and supply chain e-Commerce in management in industry in India? Can e-commerce help in overcoming these bottlenecks?

India needs to strengthen measures to promote the pink revolution in food industry for better nutrition and health. Critically elucidate Pink Revolution the statement.

Discuss the impact of FDI entry into multi-trade retail sector on supply chain management in commodity trade pattern of the economy.