APEDA facilitates the first export of frozen french fries from Kashipur, Uttarakhand to Iraq; the exporter expresses confidence in repeat orders due to product quality.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, has facilitated the first export of 24 Metric Tonnes (MT) of Frozen French Fries from Kashipur in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand to Iraq. The exporter, Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd., sent the consignment which marks a significant milestone in promoting value-added agricultural exports from Uttarakhand while strengthening India's processed food export basket.
The exporter expressed confidence that the quality of the product would lead to repeat orders and long-term business relationships in international markets, creating sustained export opportunities for the company and the region. APEDA has supported the exporter in participating in leading international trade exhibitions, including SIAL, Gulfood, IndusFood, and World Food India, enabling greater market outreach and buyer engagement.
India's processed food exports saw a notable increase during 2025-26. Exports of processed vegetables reached USD 932.25 million, comprising 7,26,874.70 MT. Of this, value-added potato products accounted for exports of 277,108.51 MT valued at USD 289.40 million. Processed fruits and vegetables together contributed nearly 10 per cent of APEDA's scheduled exports during the year.
Chairman, APEDA, Shri Abhishek Dev stated that logistics costs continue to influence the competitiveness of exports from landlocked states such as Uttarakhand. He said APEDA is working closely with the Government of Uttarakhand on the formulation and implementation of the State Agri Export Policy, including provisions for transport assistance to improve export competitiveness and facilitate greater market access for exporters.
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