A.8. Obstacles in the growth of food processing Industries
- Small-size companies: Indian food processing companies are small and can’t compete with global giants that invest heavily in R&D.
- Lack of good laboratories in India: Food export to the US and EU demands high-quality standards. India lacks good laboratories to check heavy metals and other toxic contaminants in food.
- Lack of skilled workforce. We have only a few graduates in Food Technology.
- Lack of the right vision and support from the government at the right time.
- Lack of good transportation facilities. Roads are overburdened.
- Lack of storage facilities and good production techniques.
- Lack of organized retail.
- Limitations in supply chains.
- Limitations in the quality.
- Lack of modern regulations.