Question : IMPORT OF PROCESSED FOOD ITEMS

(a) whether the Government is aware that import of processed food items is adversely affecting the indigenous food processing industries;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) the names of those Indian companies which are using brand name of foreign companies for their processed food items; and

(d) the action taken, if any, against such companies

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (SHRI SUBODH KANT SAHAI)

(a)&(b) No specific instance of adverse effect on indigenous food processing industries due to import of processed food items has been brought to the notice of the Govt.

(c)&(d) Such information is not maintained.