Monthly Archives: September 2014
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Horticulture Sector in IndiaIndia with its diverse climate, ample sunlight and rich soil is among the top horticulture producers in the world. Horticulture contributes around 25-30% to the agriculture GDP of the country and supports the country’s economy by generating large scale employment as well as supplementing income in rural areas. In 2013-14, the country produced 84 million tonnes of fruits and 170 million tonnes of vegetables. Horticulture is now considered a key area for diversification within the […] |
Indian confectionery market mirrors its global counterpart with a well entrenched presence of multinational companies, wide portfolio of brands, frequent product launches, intense marketing and advertisement campaigns. Consumption of confectionery products is not restricted to children anymore. Adults have opened up to consumption of confectionery in a big way. Several companies are launching confectionery products targeting adults. Confectionery in India is broadly classified as chocolate based confectionery, sugar based confectionery and gum based confectionery. The […]