date:Sep 14, 2012
cumber are being processed on a major scale.
There are about 4,000 small- and large-scale processing units in the country which process only about 2.5% of the total fruits and vegetables as against 40-85% in developed countries - Malaysia - 83%, Philippines - 78%, Brazil and USA - 70%.
In India, there is a vast scope for growing fruits and vegetables throughout the year in one or other part of the country because the climatic conditions are highly suitable for growing various types of fruits a