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UP's food products being showcased in Paris, connecting with buyers from 15 countries

Lucknow, Oct 24 (UNI) A major initiative has been taken to help Uttar Pradesh's food processing products gain recognition in the global market. The international food exhibition, SIAL Paris 2026, held in Paris, the capital of France, has provided entrepreneurs from the state with a platform to connect with foreign buyers and explore new investment opportunities.
The potato processed products of Bareilly's Grover Foods have been appreciated by European buyers.
According to the company, contacts have been established with potential buyers from 15 new countries.
Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Bhagwant Mann visited the Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Department stall and observed the food products manufactured in the state and also tasted various products.
He expressed interest in the quality, variety, and potential of the products being produced in Uttar Pradesh's food processing sector.
Praising the schemes implemented by the Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Department, CM Mann said that the efforts being made towards creating employment for women and youth, promoting self-employment, and economic empowerment are commendable.
UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the goal of the double-engine government is to provide better markets for farmers' produce, business opportunities for entrepreneurs, and employment for youth.
The state's participation in international forums will increase investment and export prospects, and Uttar Pradesh's products will gain global recognition, he said.

Additional Chief Secretary, Food Processing, B.L. Meena, stated that under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, efforts have been made to enhance the value of farmers' produce, economically empower women, and create employment opportunities for youth.
The food processing sector is becoming an effective medium for strengthening the rural economy and promoting local products to the international market.
A state delegation, led by Rajkamal Yadav, Special Secretary, Horticulture and Food Processing Department, is participating in the exhibition.
Yadav, who returned from a foreign trip, informed that the participants include Grover Foods of Bareilly and Sunshine Vegetables Private Limited of Bulandshahr.
According to Grover Foods, business discussions with French and German companies are progressing. Buyers have also sampled the company's products.
Sunshine Vegetables has showcased the state's capabilities in processing vegetables and frozen food products using modern technology.
During the exhibition, representatives from the French company Soufflet Malt discussed the possibility of setting up a malt processing plant in Uttar Pradesh.
Investment and technical collaboration opportunities were also explored with companies involved in starch production. However, a final decision on these proposals will depend on the subsequent processing by the respective companies.
The establishment, modernization, and entrepreneurship of food processing units are being encouraged in the state through the Prime Minister's Micro Food Processing Enterprises Upgradation Scheme (PMFME) and the Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Industries Policy-2023.
These schemes provide equal opportunities to small, medium, and large entrepreneurs, providing self-employment opportunities to women's self-help groups and youth.
Maurya stated that the goal of the double-engine government is to provide better markets for farmers' produce, business opportunities for entrepreneurs, and employment for youth.
The state's participation in international forums will increase investment and export prospects, and Uttar Pradesh's products will gain global recognition.
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