This has increased the demand for gluten-free, low-calorie, natural preservatives, colours, and flavours. After the pandemic, people have become more conscious about their health, and hence, their preferences towards the kind of food and the intake has changed. Through the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), the Government of India is taking all necessary steps to boost investments in the food processing industry in India.

The food processing sector will be led by the demand in retail and the rise of health-conscious consumers. The Indian food industry is growing at a CAGR of 11% and the output is projected to reach the US $535 billion by 2025. Manufacturing and agriculture contribute 8.80 percent and 8.39 percent, respectively, to India's Gross Value Addition. India exports 13% of its overall manufacturing output and 6% of its industrial investment. India's food market is ranked 6th in the world, with 70% of sales and 5th in production, consumption, and export. On a worldwide scale, India is the largest country in terms of food production, processing, supply, and consumption. Many factors are shaping and affecting the growth of such industries. There are many big companies already actively involved in the Food Processing Industry and the government is playing a vital role in promoting it.

Food is a basic necessity therefore the demands are always going to be high. Investors are more attracted to the Food processing industry, foreseeing its high potential and wider customer base.

There has been a great revolution in the food ordering business in India with online food delivery players like Zomato, Swiggy, etc. In India, the food sector has emerged as a high-growth and high-profit sector due to its immense potential for value addition, particularly within the food processing industry. The Indian food industry is poised for huge growth, increasing its contribution to the world food trade every year.