(a) whether the Government is aware that domestic food processing industries are getting adversely affected due to the import of processed food commodity items;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) the names of Indian companies which are using brand names of foreign name for processed food items/ commodities; and
(d) the action taken, if any, against such companies?
THE MINISTER OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES(SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)
(a): No such study/survey has been undertaken by the
Government.
(b): However, in a liberalised trade regime, the trade
barriers across the world are fast diminishing. Liberalised
trade complements and supplements domestic investments as
well as strengthens the domestic industry in raising its
capabilities. Liberalised trade also brings in foreign
direct investment. Apart from foreign capital inflows, it
also brings into the country state-of-the-art technology,
best managerial practices, better access to foreign
technology to the domestic industry, integration with the
global market and international branding. There is no
definite indication about the adverse impact of liberalised
trade on the food processing sector, rather, these
industries would benefit from efficient processes, new
products and innovative technologies, which ensures quality
in food products. Foreign Direct Investment also results in
higher employment generation, reduction in wastage of agri-
products, safe and hygienic foods and enhances the export
potential of processed food.
(c): Use of International brand names and its data is not
maintained in the Ministry. The use of brand name is as per
mutual agreement between the two companies.
(d): Does not arise.