Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, KT Rama Rao, took advantage of his brief visit to the United States to investigate Chicago’s burgeoning food processing sector.
Despite a packed schedule of business meetings and investment presentations, KTR paid a visit to Chicago Food Stop, a hub known for transforming raw agricultural commodities into consumable items.
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KTR spoke with local entrepreneurs and vendors during his tour, discussing food processing technology and procurement techniques. KTR highlighted his ambition to develop a similar ecosystem in Telangana, inspired by his experiences at Chicago Food Stop.
KTR stressed that embracing innovation in the food business is about supporting local farmers as well as economic prosperity. He emphasized Telangana’s ability to become a vibrant food innovation cluster that not only benefits the state’s overall growth but also increases farmer income.
The minister emphasized how the food processing industry can increase farmers’ revenues by adding value to their commodities. He emphasized Telangana’s strategic location in the country’s centre, which makes it a good location for food manufacturing units.
KTR also discussed Telangana’s dedication to agricultural growth through its five revolutions, which include agriculture, dairy, meat, fish, and edible oil production. He noted that the state government’s farmer-friendly policies had resulted in significant growth in these industries as well as the general economy.
The minister also emphasized the presence of major corporations such as Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and ITC in Telangana’s food processing environment. He emphasized the state’s active support for the sector’s growth, including the granting of 10,000 acres of land for food processing special zones.
Minister KTR Explores Food Processing Ecosystem in Chicago to Foster Innovation and Promote Telangana Farmers
During his US tour, IT and Industries Minister @KTRBRS visited the Chicago Food Stop in 'World Business Chicago' and gained insights into Chicago's food processing… pic.twitter.com/YCGEK0W0fX
— Minister for IT, Industries, MA & UD, Telangana (@MinisterKTR) August 27, 2023
Telangana's commitment to the food processing sector is evident through its tailor-made incentives for industries and significant capital investments.
Minister KTR mentioned the presence of renowned names like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and ITC in the State's food processing… pic.twitter.com/GA37QkRnJs
— Minister for IT, Industries, MA & UD, Telangana (@MinisterKTR) August 27, 2023
"Very excited to let you know that o9 Solutions, a market leading, fast growing global supply chain software company headquartered in the US, will make Hyderabad a hub for expanding its R&D and services delivery capacity for its global clients." : Minister @KTRBRS.
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— Minister for IT, Industries, MA & UD, Telangana (@MinisterKTR) August 27, 2023
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