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The Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation inaugurated the state-of-the-art packaging facility of National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
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- The facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology to maximize efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and quality.
- It is dedicated to packaging pulses along with a diverse range of organic food products.
- The inauguration marks a significant milestone in NCOL’s mission to promote and supply high-quality, sustainable organic products under the ‘Bharat Organics’ brand.
- NCOL plays a vital role in empowering farmers and broadening market access for authentic organic produce across the country.
- Bharat Organics has already launched 21 organic products, including pulses, cereals, spices, and sweeteners.
- These products are currently available at over 200 SAFAL outlets in Delhi NCR and are being introduced across major e-commerce and quick commerce platforms.
- They are stocked at all National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) outlets, both of which are promoter members.
- NCOL strives to guarantee premium prices for farmers in recognition of their efforts in organic farming, while also making organic food affordable and accessible to consumers across India.
- To ensure the authenticity of certified organic products under the Bharat Organics brand, NCOL mandates testing of every batch for over 245 pesticide residues.
- The packaging carries this logo along with a QR code to test authenticity of the product. The consumer can scan this code and check the PR test report.
