The Food Processing (FP), sector has become a key component of the Indian economy, significantly contributing to GDP, employment, and exports. According to a Ministry of Food Processing Industries report, the FP sector has grown at an Average Annual Growth Rate (AAGR), of approximately 7.26% in the last few years. The sector's Gross Value Added (GVA), has risen from Rs 1.30 lakh crore in 2013-14 to Rs 2.08 lakh crore in 2021-22.