Andhra Pradesh Minister for Industries, Commerce and Food Processing T G Bharath has said that the food industry is no longer confined to food production alone.

 

Addressing the 17th edition of FICCI Foodworld India 2026 in New Delhi, Mr Bharath said the sector is now driven by technology, innovation, sustainability and value creation for farmers, consumers and businesses. He added that countries which secure their food supply chains will be better positioned to secure their future.

 

Speaking at the event, Secretary in the Ministry of Food Processing Industries Avinash Joshi stressed that food safety remains paramount and there can be no compromise on safety standards.