Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann sampled products at the Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Department's stall and praised their schemes
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the stall of the Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Department at SIAL Paris 2026—an international food exhibition held in the French capital—where he inspected food products manufactured in the state and sampled several of them. He expressed keen interest in the quality, diversity, and potential of the products being developed within Uttar Pradesh’s food processing sector. Commending the schemes implemented by the state’s Food Processing Department, Mr. Mann lauded the efforts directed toward job creation for women and youth, the promotion of self-employment, and the advancement of economic empowerment.
Mr. Keshav Prasad Maurya stated that the 'double-engine' government aims to provide better market access for farmers' produce, business opportunities for entrepreneurs, and employment for the youth. The state's participation on international platforms will enhance prospects for investment and exports, while also granting global recognition to products from Uttar Pradesh.
Additional Chief Secretary (Food Processing) B. L. Meena noted that, under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, initiatives have been taken to add value to farmers' produce, economically empower women, and create employment opportunities for the youth. The food processing sector is emerging as an effective medium for strengthening the rural economy and bringing local products to the international market.
Discussions on business with companies from France and Germany
A state delegation, led by Rajkamal Yadav, Special Secretary of the Horticulture and Food Processing Department, is participating in the exhibition. Mr. Yadav, who has returned from the trip, mentioned that companies such as Bareilly-based 'Grover Foods' and Bulandshahr-based 'Sunshine Vegetables Private Limited' are part of the delegation. According to Grover Foods, business discussions with companies from France and Germany are progressing well, and prospective buyers have already collected samples of the company's products. Sunshine Vegetables has showcased the state's capabilities in the field of modern, technology-driven vegetable processing and frozen food products.
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