A study on evolution of frozen meat products in food business

Abstract

Indian meat sector contributes to a sustainable growth and development of the farmers and thus provides employment opportunities. The production and consumption of meat in the year 2017 has been 6.67 and 4.84 million tonne respectively. The meat industry has evolved into several processing firms consisting of ready-to-eat foods, beverages, frozen fruits, vegetables and frozen meat products. 48.51 per cent of total frozen foods are frozen meat products. The frozen meat sector is expanding tremendously in all regions of India. Several players are emerging locally and nationally in frozen meat product sector, with the introduction of several varieties and types of products. Frozen meat products have turned to be brighter food business opportunity in India since the consumers have started preferring a convenient standard of living.