Food processing sent 48 tons of liquid glucose to Vietnam, due to the efforts of Keshav Maurya, the country’s products were exported abroad.

Following the guidelines of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya, an important achievement has been achieved in connecting the food processing products of Uttar Pradesh with global markets. With the efforts of Food Processing Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Government of India and Food Processing Department of Uttar Pradesh, commercial export of liquid glucose to Vietnam was done for the first time from the state. With this achievement, the food processing industry of Uttar Pradesh has got a new identity in the international market.

On this occasion, Chairman of Revenue Council and Additional Chief Secretary, Horticulture and Food Processing of Uttar Pradesh Government, Shri B.L. Meena flagged off the export consignment. APEDA’s General Manager Mrs. Vineeta Sudhanshu, Deputy General Manager Dr. C.B. were present in the program. Singh and senior advisor Mr. Tarun Bajaj were present. Kanpur based H.L. A consignment of 48 metric tons of liquid glucose has been sent to Vietnam by Agro Products Private Limited. This consignment will reach the destination through Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) from the Inland Container Depot (ICD) located in Kanpur. Raw material for this consignment was supplied from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and processing took place in the manufacturing unit located in Kanpur.

Under the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya, the Food Processing Department is working towards increasing employment and business opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs and youth by enhancing the value of agricultural produce of the state. Export of liquid glucose will provide new impetus to this effort. It is used in the manufacturing of various food products including bakery products, sweets, confectionery and beverages. This achievement reflects the export potential of the state’s food processing industry, interstate agricultural supply chain and strength of logistics facilities. The objective of the double engine government is to boost farmers’ income, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities by making local products available to the global market. Uttar Pradesh is now rapidly moving towards new opportunities in the export of agro-based processed products.