Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann tasted the products at the stall of Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Department in Paris, appreciated the schemes.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the stall of Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Department at the international food exhibition SIAL Paris 2026 organized in Paris, the capital of France, and observed the food products manufactured in the state and also tasted various products. He showed interest in the quality, variety and potential of the products being produced in the food processing sector of Uttar Pradesh. Praising the schemes run by Uttar Pradesh Food Processing Department, Shri Bhagwant Mann said that the efforts being made towards employment generation, promotion of self-employment and economic empowerment for women and youth are commendable.

Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the aim of the double engine government is to provide better market to the produce of farmers, business opportunities to entrepreneurs and employment to the youth. The state’s participation in international forums will increase the possibilities of investment and export and the products of Uttar Pradesh will get global recognition.

Additional Chief Secretary Food Processing Shri BL Meena said that under the direction of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya, farmers of the state have got value addition to the produce, economically empowering women and employment opportunities for the youth. The food processing sector is becoming an effective medium to strengthen the rural economy and deliver local products to the international market.

Talks on business with French-German companies
The state delegation is participating in the exhibition under the leadership of Special Secretary, Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Shri Rajkamal Yadav. Mr. Yadav, who returned from a foreign trip, said that Grover Foods of Bareilly and Sunshine Vegetables Private Limited of Bulandshahr are included. According to Grover Foods, commercial discussions are progressing with companies in France and Germany. Buyers have also sampled the company’s products. Sunshine Vegetables has showcased the state’s capabilities in the field of vegetables and frozen food products processed using modern technology.