Canada and India to explore possibilities in food processing sector

Hon'ble Gerry Ritz, Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food met Shri Subodh Kant Sahai, India's Hon'ble Minister of Food Processing Industries recently.

Both the ministers expressed their desire to have joint venture between Canada and India in the food processing sector.

Sahai conveyed the need of India for technology upgradation in food processing sector.

He said Canada has a huge agricultural base and currently meets 90% of its trade requirements from the US.

Due to the large land area, Canada has developed a successful cold chain and transportation network.

Meanwhile, Gerry Ritz said Canada is going to host SIAL Toronto, a trade exhibition for food processing industries, in May next year.

Sahai said India will be willing to participate and hold an Investors' Meet in Toronto during the event.

Both ministers said a Joint Working Group should be formed to explore possibilities in food processing sector in India.