Date: May, 2002
Abstract: India is the world’s second largest producer of fruits & vegetables, with 9% of global production. It has the potential to be a significant player in the global fresh produce industry. A lot, however, needs to be done to achieve this. The sector is fraught with issues such as high level of wastage, absence of a cold chain infrastructure and too many intermediaries in the system.
Use of appropriate storage infrastructure would help reduce wastage by stemming deterioration of...
Research Type: Industry Note