Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Advanced Food Preservation Boosts AP Exports
Experts in Andhra Pradesh discussed how new food preservation technologies can help the state's food processing sector.
These technologies, like vacuum freeze drying and heat pump dehydration, keep food fresh longer and make it taste better.
This can help Andhra Pradesh export more food, which is good for the economy.
The state government supports these efforts with policies and incentives.
The event brought together many industry professionals to learn about these technologies and how they can be used to improve food quality and reduce waste.
Advanced food preservation technologies can strengthen Andhra Pradesh's food processing sector.
Vacuum freeze drying and heat pump dehydration preserve taste, texture, and nutritional value of food.
Adopting these technologies can boost exports and reduce post-harvest losses.
The event was organized by AP Chambers and Ice Make Refrigeration Limited.
More than 80 industry representatives attended the awareness programme.
- Who
- Experts and industry representatives from various sectors
- What
- Awareness programme on advanced food preservation technologies
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Fortune Murali Park, Vijayawada
- Why
- To promote the adoption of modern preservation technologies to boost exports and reduce post-harvest losses
Adoption of Advanced Technologies
Traditional Preservation Methods
Efficiency and Quality
Adoption of Advanced Technologies
Advanced technologies like vacuum freeze drying and heat pump dehydration preserve taste, texture, and nutritional value better than traditional methods.
Traditional Preservation Methods
Traditional methods are often more cost-effective and have been proven effective over time.
Export Competitiveness
Adoption of Advanced Technologies
Adopting modern preservation technologies can significantly enhance export competitiveness and profitability.
Traditional Preservation Methods
Traditional methods may suffice for local markets and could be more sustainable for small-scale producers.
- Event
- Awareness programme on advanced food preservation technologies
- Organizers
- Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers) and Ice Make Refrigeration Limited
- Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Fortune Murali Park, Vijayawada
- Attendees
- More than 80 representatives from food processing, seafood, agri-business, cold chain, and allied sectors
- Key Speaker
- Dr Sekhar Babu Geddam, CEO of AP Food Processing Society
- Technologies Discussed
- Vacuum freeze drying and heat pump food dehydration
- AP Chambers President
- Potluri Bhaskara Rao