Food processing sector is the largest sector in terms of production, growth, consumption and exports. India's food processing sector includes fruits and vegetables, spices, meat and poultry, milk and milk products, alcohol, fisheries, plantation grain processing and consumer product groups such as confectionary, chocolate and cocoa products, soy-based products, mineral water, high protein Food etc. are included. At present, it is possible to develop small and cottage industries related to processing in rural areas from food processing industries, which will reduce the problem of unemployment. Along with this, due to the lack of storage, about a quarter of the grains and agricultural commodities are wasted, they will develop efficient distribution system (supply chain) and infrastructure in India through food processing industries and this will not only stop the wastage of grains but also get fair price. Apart from this, lack of capital and technology and uncertainty of post-harvest prices are among the major problems of agriculture and farmers in India. Similarly, food crisis, food wastage, food security and aging of producers are some of the problems faced by the food industry. Efforts are being made to achieve more sustainable food production, supply and consumption by using latest technologies through food processing.

Driven by advanced technologies and the demand for healthier, cheaper and safer food products, the food tech market is expected to exceed $342 billion by 2027. Consumers today evaluate a food or beverage product not only on the basis of its quality, but also on the basis of how much nutritional value the food provides. As a result, the food and beverage industry needs to implement changes to their existing processes.