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Integrated Food Processing Units at Rangpo, Sikkim

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Integrated Food Processing Units at Rangpo, Sikkim

  • IFFCO’s Organic Joint Venture, SIFCO (Sikkim IFFCO Organics Ltd.) has started its construction work at Rangpo, Sikkim.
  • The two Integrated Food Processing Units are being laid with a total construction cost of around Rs 50 Crores.
  • It will give a boost to organic farming in Sikkim.
  • SIFCO will soon start trading fresh Ginger through its agencies in Germany, Italy, and other European countries. The entire range of SIFCO products will be 100% organic certified.
  • Sikkim is already recognized as a 100% organic state.
  • The aim of the JV is to provide a safer food supply chain to the consumers in India and elsewhere in the world.
  • The JV will be initially processing ginger, turmeric, large cardamom, and buckwheat. These crops are the major products of Sikkim state with huge export potential.