APEDA Boosts Uttarakhand’s Value-Added Agri Exports with First French Fries Shipment to Iraq

New Delhi, Jul 20 (KNN) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first export of 24 Metric Tonnes of frozen French fries from Kashipur in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district to Iraq.

The consignment, exported by Virun Global Trade Pvt. Ltd., is aimed at promoting value-added agricultural exports from Uttarakhand and strengthening India's processed food export basket.

APEDA has supported the exporter through participation in international trade exhibitions, including SIAL, Gulfood, IndusFood and World Food India, to expand market outreach and buyer engagement.

India's processed vegetable exports stood at USD 932.25 million, comprising 7,26,874.70 MT, during 2025–26. Value-added potato products accounted for 277,108.51 MT valued at USD 289.40 million.

APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev said logistics costs continue to affect the competitiveness of exports from landlocked states such as Uttarakhand. 

He said APEDA is working with the Uttarakhand Government on the State Agri Export Policy, including provisions for transport assistance to improve export competitiveness and market access.

(KNN Bureau)