The food and beverage industry in India is one of the largest in the world in terms of production, consumption, and export and import prospects. The industry is currently witnessing exponential growth, with the addition of online delivery players. Also, the market is opening up to a wide range of investors across the globe, which is estimated to attract a phenomenal investment, in the form of capital, human, technological, and financial. With this, there is an increase in the adoption of food safety and quality assurance mechanisms which would enable adherence to stringent quality and hygiene norms and thereby protect consumer health, prepare the industry to face global competition, enhance product acceptance by overseas buyers and keep the industry technologically abreast of international best practices. While the technological change has been gradual, the onset of industrial revolution and changing consumer demands have resulted in major advancements in the
food processing techniques.
