According to a statement issued by the Indian government, the shipment, exported by Aterna Foods Producer Company Limited, comprises 2,295 boxes of frozen food products with a total shipment value of CAD 35,140.
The Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO)-led export includes green peas, mixed vegetables, peas and carrots, sweet corn, samosas and other frozen food products.
The exporting unit received support from APEDA under its Financial Assistance Scheme.
The shipment marks another step towards expanding international market opportunities for Indian processed food products and connecting Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) with global buyers.
The export also highlights the growing role of FPOs in developing export-oriented value chains and enabling farmers to access international markets. APEDA has been facilitating linkages between FPOs/Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and exporters through initiatives aimed at strengthening market access and connecting farmer groups with export opportunities.
By linking agricultural produce with processing facilities and international markets, the FPO-led model can help improve value realisation for producers and strengthen the participation of farmer groups in the export value chain.
Addressing the gathering, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev congratulated the exporter and other stakeholders, noting that the direct export by the FPO would significantly enhance value realisation for producers.
He also acknowledged NIFTEM’s contribution and expressed optimism about expanding exports to the Canadian market.
APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, continues to facilitate market linkages and export opportunities for Indian agricultural and processed food products while supporting the integration of farmer groups into global value chains.