Industrial Process Fans and Food Processing Industry Overview in India
                     Industrial Process Fans and Food 
Processing Industry Overview in India
Neel Rao
Writes on ID Fan and PA Fan technologies for Reitz 
India.
The food industry of India has been displaying consistent growth during the 
preceding few years. This is chiefly because of the phenomenal growth of the overall 
economy with India being one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
Owing to the availability and adoption of new technologies in the agricultural sector, 
there is a noteworthy increase in the crops produced. This has created the 
foundation for the growth of the Indian food industry.
Food Processing Industry And Industrial Centrifugal Fans
Various equipment are put to use in a food processing plant and the Industrial 
centrifugal process fans are among the most important ones. These fans, in 
conjunction with other equipment, ensure that the availability to end consumers of 
the various processed food products. The industrial process fans make it viable to 
process the food products in large quantities in a cost efficient and hygienic manner.
Indian Food Industry - Position In World Economy
The food industry of India is positioned globally at number six position. Additionally, 
the following are some other related salient points:
• The past few years, Indian economy is the leading milk producer of the globe.
• Similarly, India’s position as the producer of guavas, bananas, and papayas, to 
name a few, is second to none.
• Indian economy also ranks among the world leaders, in relation to poultry, fish, 
plantation crops and livestock.
• India, by accounting for roughly 1/4th of the total world production, is the biggest 
producer of pulses.
Growth of Revenue
Now, let’s have a glance at some points speaking of Indian food industry’s growth of 
revenue.
• For the previous few years, the yearly production of the country’s food sector has 
consistently been in the region of $155 billion.
• When the segment of Indian snacks is seen on the World economy, its market 
share stands at about $3 billion.
• As per the details provided by DIPP (Department of Industrial Policies and 
Promotion), the foreign investments that the country’s food processing industry 
received was well over $7 billion, for the duration of 2000-2017.
• In India, the Internet-based business of ordering food has been growing at about 
150 percent, with the related gross merchandise value (GMV) being around $300 
million.
Future Projections For Food Processing Industry
Based on all the points mentioned above, it is logical to conclude that the future is 
extremely bright for the Indian food industry. These are some future projections:
• It has been forecast that for the ensuing five years, the growth of the Indian food 
services sector is going to be at CAGR of 10 percent.
• It’s anticipated that FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is likely to 
make an investment of more than $70 million, to enhance the working of various 
food testing facilities.
• A CAGR of around 16 percent is expected to be the growth of the Indian ready to 
eat (RTE) food sector, which comprises of instant foods, fast foods, etc, during the 
subsequent 3 years.
Role Of Equipment In Food Processing Industry
Processing of food involves numerous applications and mechanized processes that 
require the usage of various equipment and machines. The goal of these is to not 
only make sure that the end product appeals to the palate of consumers but also to 
ensure consistent manufacturing quality at reasonable cost. In addition the hygienic 
processing is a critical aspect of food processing industry.
Industrial centrifugal fans are key components in a food processing unit. Right from 
the raw material stage and extending up to the stage of end product, these 
equipment have a key role in the manufacturing process. In a food processing 
factory many steps in the manufacturing process, including refrigeration, drying, 
cooking, storage and cooling, get completed using centrifugal Industrial process fans.
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