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.

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Abhishek Dayal/ Garima Singh/ Abhimanyu Panwar

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