Primus Partners, in its recent report titled “Empowering Small-Scale Players in India’s Food Supply Chain,” highlights the untapped potential of unlocking over ₹1,000 crore in value within India’s agri and food processing ecosystem. The report emphasizes that while large-scale investments such as food parks and mega processing units have played a crucial role, meaningful transformation can only occur through targeted interventions at the grassroots level—particularly among Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Strengthening these community-level players can significantly enhance farmer incomes while reducing post-harvest and supply chain losses.

The report outlines tactical measures to drive this change, including facilitating market linkages, enabling blended finance mechanisms, and building capacity through focused skill development. It also features insights from key industry leaders such as Ankush Singal (Coca-Cola India), Dushyant Tyagi (Farmgate), and Shankaran (Frigoscan), who share their perspectives on fostering inclusive growth within India’s agri value chain.