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requirements.
The global milling conference addressing grain production
and distribution, food quality and processing while protecting
the environment, aptly covered these areas which are extremely
relevant given the current dynamics on both the supply
and demand sides for the milling industry in India, further
accentuated by the recent food hygiene and regulation related
issues.
As regards to quality and environment, the Farm to Fork chain
is beset with a host of complexities. Gone are the days when a
fist full of grain verified for colour and odour sufficed the millers
requirement and a bite with the teeth gave an indication of the
moisture, today we have to contend with a host of contaminants
pesticides residues, heavy metals, dyes and additives and so on.
On the environment front, pollution and contamination
problems apart from energy related issues are to be addressed.
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global supply chains. This leaves out substantial value creation
from India. Millers and brand owners need to focus on creating
sustainable agri chains in India that enable larger value capture in
the economy.