The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Food Cluster on July 21, 2026, to establish a food processing cluster in Andhra Pradesh. The MoU aims to attract investment in food processing infrastructure, cold chain logistics, and export-oriented food manufacturing. Andhra Pradesh is one of India's leading agricultural states — major products include rice, chillies, aquaculture (prawn exports), and horticulture. The UAE is a major destination for Indian food exports. India's food processing sector is valued at approximately $350 billion and employs 1.93 crore people.
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Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board Signs MoU with UAE Food Cluster to Establish Food Processing Hub
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- The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Food Cluster on July 21, 2026, to establish a food processing cluster in Andhra Pradesh
- The MoU aims to attract investment in food processing infrastructure, cold chain logistics, and export-oriented food manufacturing
- Andhra Pradesh is one of India's leading agricultural states — major products include rice, chillies, aquaculture (prawn exports), and horticulture
- The UAE is a major destination for Indian food exports
- India's food processing sector is valued at approximately $350 billion and employs 1.93 crore people
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• AP Economic Development Board + UAE Food Cluster MoU: food processing cluster in AP (July 21, 2026) • AP: leading agricultural state; rice, chillies, aquaculture (prawns), horticulture • India food processing sector: ~$350 billion; 1.93 crore employees; Ministry of Food Processing Industries • UAE: major Indian food export destination; India-UAE CEPA (2022) boosts food trade
