Minister Chirag Paswan urges food cos to prioritise quality at Farmley snacking summit

Speaking at Farmley's Healthy Snacking Summit, Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan pushed food companies toward quality products and healthy snacks amid obesity concerns. He countered anti-processed-food narratives, citing 100% FDI reforms and category growth opportunities across the sector.

— Filed Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 19:34 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Food Processing Minister Chirag Paswan, at Farmley's Healthy Snacking Summit, urged food companies to prioritize quality, promoted healthy snacks amid obesity concerns, and countered anti-processed-food narratives, citing FDI reforms and category growth opportunities.

Why this matters

Farmley positions itself in the healthy-snacking space by hosting a government-backed summit, aligning its brand with policy priorities on quality and processed-food defence.

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