Current Context: Gulfood 2023 is one of the world's largest annual food and beverage trade exhibitions held in Dubai from 20th to 24th February 2023.India participated with the theme focused on export promotion of millets and its value-added products as it is the International Year of Millets (IYOM) 2023.
- India's pavilion was inaugurated by Pashupati Kumar Paras, Minister of Food Processing Industries⁵, and promoted around 100 delegations of exporters.
- India showcased its diverse range of food products such as basmati rice, organic products, spices, tea, coffee, dry fruits, etc.
- Gulfood 2023 is a platform for showcasing new products, innovations, trends and opportunities in the food and beverage sector.
- India's participation was aimed at boosting its exports of agricultural and processed food products to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
- India also highlighted its potential as a reliable supplier of quality food products that meet the global standards of safety, hygiene and traceability.
- India's pavilion was organized by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
- Some of the Indian exhibitors included Cornitos, a leading brand of nacho crisps, Amira Nature Foods Ltd., a global provider of packaged Indian specialty rice, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., a beverage company with brands like Frooti and Appy Fizz.
Question:
Q.1 Which minister inaugurated India’s pavilion at Gulfood 2023?a. Narendra Singh Tomar
b. Piyush Goyal
c. Pashupati Kumar Paras
d. Hardeep Singh Puri
