Organic India farming area touches 50,000 hectares in UP

Lucknow-based Organic India, which manufactures and exports herbal food products, has spread its organic farming profile to 50,000 hectares in Uttar Pradesh.

Organic India managing director Krishan Guptaa said here the company was planning to rope in more state farmers to cultivate herbs and organically grown fruits and plants used in the manufacturing process of its products.

The company’s product line, includes organic spices, herbal tea, medicines, Ayurvedic supplements, chawanprash and organic food grain.

The US is the primary export destination for Organic India and several of its products are exclusively manufactured for the export market.

However, now the company is introducing such products in the domestic market as well, he said.

Meanwhile, the company is eyeing a turnover of '100 crore for the current finacial year, up f60 crore in 2009-10, Guptaa said.

Organic India has tie-ups with the major organised sector retailers for marketing its products.