India has several advantages in the food processing industry:
- It is the largest producer of milk and second largest producer of fruits and vegetables. Consumer spending on food is rising rapidly and will reach $3.6 trillion by 2020.
- The industry is expected to grow from $258 billion in 2015 to $482 billion in 2020 due to strong demand growth from rising incomes, urbanization, and changing diets.
- The government is also supportive with 100% FDI allowed and various schemes to promote investment in food infrastructure and contract farming.