A Study on Status of Micro Food Processing Enterprises in Andhra Pradesh, India

Aims: The aim of the study is to identify and understand the status of food processing enterprises in Andhra Pradesh and to categorize them into micro, small, medium, and large for better understanding.

Study Design: The research has been formulated to comprehend the status and distribution of food processing businesses district-wise in the state.

Methodology: The study used secondary data collected from multiple government sources, primarily the AP Food Processing Society (APFPS), to analyze the condition and distribution of food processing businesses in Andhra Pradesh. The study categorizes food processing businesses into micro, small, medium, and large for better clarity. The study also provides details on the number of micro food processing enterprises (MFEs) working in different categories, such as Agriculture, Horticulture and Plantation, Aquaculture, and Livestock, in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Results: According to the study, the AP Food Processing Society has recognized a sum of 4181 food processing firms in the state, with 2132 of them being micro-enterprises, 1665 being small businesses, 152 being medium-sized firms, and 168 being large enterprises. The study also includes data on the number of micro food processing enterprises (MFEs) operating in various categories, such as Agriculture, Horticulture and Plantation, aquaculture, and livestock, in the state.