1、May 2025Nextgen technologies for a progressive food processing sectorTMForeword by ASSOCHAMManish SinghalSecretary GeneralASSOCHAMIndias journey towards becoming a being transformed into smarter,more Were glad to have partnered with developed and self-reliant economy efficient and sustainable models

2、 that are PwC,with their technical expertise and Viksit Bharat is being closely shaped by the transformation of its food processing ecosystem.The vision of proactive and sustained effort is regarded to be highly relevant to the evolving landscape of Indias food processing sector an industry recognis

3、ed both as a key economic driver and a vital link between agriculture and the nations nutritional needs.Functioning as a crucial conduit between the farm and the consumer,the sector is recognised for its significant potential in minimising post-harvest losses and strengthening food security,and also

4、 in driving value addition and enhancing export capabilities.Realising this potential,however,necessitates further innovation.The era of Industry 4.0 is being recognised as a pivotal moment to reimagine food processing through the integration of advanced technologies.Technologies such as AI,blockcha

5、in,IoT and data analytics are no longer futuristic they are increasingly being adopted as a standard practice.Through their implementation,food systems are analytical contributions having played a significant role in the identification of scalable solutions for a technology-driven transformation of

6、the sector.A roadmap to guide future policy action and industry collaboration has been developed through their involvement.As we consider the way forward,the need to adopt an inclusive and collaborative approach is increasingly emphasised.A global competitive food processing industry,capable of fulf