India’s
online grocery and food retail industry,
in focus.

Food Preservation and Safety Challenges

19.7% of this theme group

Researchers highlight concerns over nanotech and biotech methods for preserving food quality and preventing contamination.

Biochemical engineering (11) · Active packaging (11) · Food processing (41) · Biotechnology (24)

Prospects of using nanotechnology for food preservation, safety, and security

Food nanotechnology – an overview

Mycotoxins and Antibiotic Resistance Risks

17.3% of this theme group

Studies flag the health threats posed by aflatoxins and rising antibiotic‑resistant microbes in the food chain.

Human health (26) · Food safety (56) · Mycotoxin (18) · Antibiotic resistance (14)

Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management

Worldwide aflatoxin contamination of agricultural products and foods: From occurrence to control

Climate Impact on Agricultural Production

16.8% of this theme group

Papers discuss how climate change threatens crop yields, livestock, and overall food security in India.

Agriculture (66) · Production (43) · Food security (54) · Climate change (18)

Assessment of Agri‐Food Supply Chain Challenges for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Climate-Resilient Poultry Production under Climate Change: Impacts, Challenges and Adaptation Strategies

Sustainable Food System Limitations

16.6% of this theme group

Research points to systemic obstacles in achieving sustainable, secure food production and processing.

Food systems (42) · Food security (63) · Sustainability (31) · Food processing (31)

The future of the global food system

Food production & availability - Essential prerequisites for sustainable food security

Food Hygiene and Safety Practices

11.1% of this theme group

Investigations reveal gaps in hygiene standards and safety behaviors among producers and consumers.

Food safety (45) · Hygiene (17) · Environmental health (16) · Food hygiene (8)

Food Safety Practices: A Survey of Rural and Urban Households of Punjab

Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, and Practices Related to Food Safety and Standards Among Production and Processing Level Stakeholders Across

Unorganized Food Processing Sector Issues

9.6% of this theme group

Analyses expose constraints in informal processing units that affect productivity and rural economies.

Agriculture (43) · Food processing (20) · Food security (20) · Production (14)

The Status and Potential of Unorganized Sector of Food Processing in India and Its Contribution in Rural Economy

Food Processing Industry in India : Problems and Prospects

Consumer Perception and Obesity Concerns

9.0% of this theme group

Studies examine attitudes toward ready‑to‑eat foods and links to dietary quality and obesity.

Consumption (20) · Food consumption (7) · Perception (7) · Obesity (4)

A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS AND THEIR CONSUMPTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Sustainable Food Consumption: An Assessment of Food Quality and Satisfaction of Consumers as Compared to Conventional Food in Punjab Region

Shelf‑Life Extension Technologies

41.1% of this theme group

Caution is urged regarding emerging edible coatings and non‑thermal processes for prolonging freshness.

Food science (9) · Shelf life (7) · Food processing (11) · Nutraceutical (4)

Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Recent advances in non-thermal processing technologies for enhancing shelf life and improving food safety

Street Food Contamination Risks

24.1% of this theme group

Researchers warn about microbial hazards in street‑food environments and the need for risk assessments.

Food safety (13) · Contamination (5) · Hygiene (3) · Health risk assessment (3)

Assessment of the bacteriological contamination of selected street foods in open and closed environments in the city of Lucknow

Assessment of Microbial Hazards and Their Risk Analysis in Six Popular Street Foods of Dhaka City

Digital Agriculture and Sustainability Limits

20.5% of this theme group

Papers caution that digital tools may not fully resolve sustainability and food‑security challenges.

Food security (13) · Sustainability (8) · Sustainable agriculture (4) · Agriculture (9)

The Role of Digital Agriculture in Mitigating Climate Change and Ensuring Food Security: An Overview

Moving towards food security in South Asian region: Assessing the role of agricultural trade openness, production and employment

Climate Change Effects on Livestock

14.3% of this theme group

Analyses caution that shifting climates could undermine livestock productivity and future food availability.

Food security (10) · Agriculture (10) · Climate change (3) · Livestock (2)

Climate Change and its impacts on Indian agriculture: An Econometric analysis

How Far Will Climate Change Affect Future Food Security? An Inquiry into the Irrigated Rice System of Peninsular India

Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals

18.4% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on developing health‑enhancing ingredients and processing methods for nutrient‑rich foods.

Health benefits (46) · Functional food (35) · Nutraceutical (32) · Ingredient (20)

Maximizing the Nutritional Benefits and Prolonging the Shelf Life of Millets through Effective Processing Techniques: A Review

Exploring Millet Grains: Nutritional Benefits, Processing Advancements, and Future Directions for Food Security and Health Improvement

Natural Antimicrobial Packaging

18.2% of this theme group

Research explores plant‑based antimicrobials and nano‑emulsions to improve food safety and shelf life.

Shelf life (113) · Preservative (44) · Postharvest (27) · Antimicrobial (37)

Antimicrobial food packaging: potential and pitfalls

Nanoemulsion-Based Technologies for Delivering Natural Plant-Based Antimicrobials in Foods

Sustainable Agriculture Innovations

16.6% of this theme group

Studies highlight AI, nanofertilizers, and other technologies to boost sustainable crop production.

Agriculture (131) · Food security (68) · Sustainable agriculture (43) · Sustainability (54)

Towards sustainable agriculture: Harnessing AI for global food security

Nanofertilizers: Transforming Agriculture for Sustainable Food Production

AI‑Driven Food Waste Management

16.1% of this theme group

Papers present AI, IoT, and deep‑learning solutions for detecting spoilage and reducing waste at scale.

Convolutional neural network (18) · Food waste (35) · Internet of Things (23) · Scalability (14)

An Artificial Intelligence Approach Toward Food Spoilage Detection and Analysis

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Food Production

Advanced Food Processing Technologies

14.6% of this theme group

Research showcases novel extrusion, processing, and engineering methods to modernize the food industry.

Food processing (116) · Food industry (61) · Food technology (16) · Process engineering (9)

Extrusion technology and its application in food processing: A review

Advances in Innovative and Emerging Technologies in Food Processing

Nanotech Biosensors for Safety

12.8% of this theme group

Opportunities lie in nanotechnology‑based biosensors for rapid detection of contaminants in food.

Food safety (87) · Biosensor (15) · Nanotechnology (16) · Food packaging (27)

Application of Nanotechnology in Food Science: Perception and Overview

Food Safety Analysis Using Electrochemical Biosensors

Blockchain for Traceability

3.4% of this theme group

Studies propose blockchain and IoT frameworks to enhance transparency across the food supply chain.

Traceability (31) · Supply chain (35) · Blockchain (18) · Transparency (12)

Implementation of a food traceability system utilizing the Internet of Things and blockchain technology to enhance safety measures within th

Blockchain-Driven Framework to Enhance Transparency in Grain Supply Chain Traceability for Quality Assurance

Bengaluru

21.2% across the displayed hubs

26 companies hiring · $10.0B disclosed funding

Mumbai

20.2% across the displayed hubs

25 companies hiring · $508.8M disclosed funding

Delhi

16.5% across the displayed hubs

28 companies hiring · $200.6M disclosed funding

Hyderabad

10.9% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $43.3M disclosed funding

Gurugram

10.0% across the displayed hubs

8 companies hiring · $1.7B disclosed funding

Chennai

8.7% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $545.8M disclosed funding

Pune

7.5% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $63.9M disclosed funding

Noida

5.0% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $10.9M disclosed funding