27 agri-food cos to invest Rs `7,218 cr

Hyderabad: Around 27 agri-food companies have signed MoUs with Telangana government to invest totally Rs 7,218 crore creating direct employment opportunities to about 58,458 people in the State during The Food Conclave 2023 held here.

The first edition of the annual event highlighted the need for increased investment in the production of agriculture, expanding supply food chain, and making policies that build both production and consumption.

The one-day conclave opened to a record-breaking number of attendees, with industry leaders and experts from all over the world flocking to the event to discuss the latest trends and innovations in agriculture.