Published on 12 August 2026, this ANI feature explores how startups are using food-processing technologies to improve nutrition and create new opportunities across the food value chain. It features Potion First (Proxi Farma), a Venture Center-associated startup in Pune, which uses freeze-drying technology to develop ready-to-drink smoothies made from fruits, vegetables and plant proteins, with the aim of making nutritious options easier to access.
The report also turns to Mizoram, where young entrepreneurs are processing locally grown oranges, ginger and other fruits into natural beverages. Together, these stories highlight how innovation in food processing can connect better nutrition with stronger market opportunities for farmers, local employment and sustainable economic development.