FPO-Led Export of 24 MT of Frozen Food Products from Haryana to Canada

Ø Export-led Market Access Creates New Opportunities for Farmers and Food Producers

· APEDA facilitated the export of 24 MT of frozen food products from Sonipat, Haryana, to Canada on 1 October 2026.

· The shipment was exported by Aterna Foods Producer Company Limited (FPO).

· The consignment consists of 2,295 boxes of frozen food products valued at CAD 35,140.

· Exported products include:

o Green peas

o Mixed vegetables

o Peas and carrots

o Sweet corn

o Samosa

o Other frozen food items

· The exporting unit received support from APEDA's Financial Assistance Scheme.

· The initiative promotes international market access for Indian processed food products.

· The export demonstrates the increasing role of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in developing export-oriented agricultural value chains.

· APEDA is helping connect FPOs/FPCs with exporters and global buyers, strengthening market linkages.

· The FPO-led export model helps farmers access international markets and improve value realization for their produce.

· APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev stated that direct exports by FPOs can significantly enhance returns for producers.

· He also appreciated NIFTEM's contribution and expressed confidence in expanding exports to the Canadian market.

· APEDA continues to support the integration of farmer groups into global value chains and promote exports of Indian agricultural and processed food products.

[ABS News Service/03.10.2026]

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a consignment of 24 MT of frozen food products from Sonipat, Haryana to Canada on 1st October 2026. 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 FPO-led export includes green peas, mixed vegetables, peas and carrots, sweet corn, samosa, among other products. The exporting unit was supported by 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 and markets.

The export highlights the growing role of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in developing export-oriented value chains and enabling farmers to access international markets. APEDA has been facilitating linkages between FPOs/FPCs and exporters through initiatives aimed at strengthening market access and connecting farmer groups with export opportunities. By linking agricultural produce with processing and international markets, the FPO-led model can support improved returns for producers and strengthen the participation of farmer groups in the export value chain.

Addressing the gathering, Chairman, APEDA, Shri Abhishek Dev congratulated the exporter and stakeholders, noting that the direct export by the FPO would significantly enhance value realisation for the producers. He also acknowledged NIFTEM’s valuable contribution and expressed optimism about expanding exports to the Canadian market.

APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, 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.