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The Sunflower seed production has registered a quantum growth with Sunflower Oil gaining popularity as a cooking medium in recent years. The oil content in Indian Sunflower seed ranges between 38 and 44% whereas protein content is 18-20%.

In recent years, exporters have invested in developing technology for Hulling of Sunflower Seeds. Few plants are now processing Sunflower Kernels and their product has gained importers' attention in major markets. Capacities are expected to grow rapidly in new future.

India is one of the largest producer of Groundnuts in the world. Indian groundnuts are available in different varieties: i.e. Bolds or Runners, Javas or Spanish and Red Natals; and have a rich nutty flavour, sweet taste, crunchy texture and a relatively longer shelf life.

Groundnuts in India are available throughout the year due to a two-crop cycle harvested in March and October. On an average, India produces 7- 8 million tons of groundnuts (unshelled) every year. In fact, considering the current export figures, India has a much larger potential to supply high quality groundnuts to the international buyer.

The awareness and concern for quality amongst the Indian groundnut shellers and processors are growing steadily. Multiple sorting and grading are fast becoming a norm. Indian shippers have the capability to prepare and supply edible peanuts conforming to highest standards.

Predominantly grown in the northern belt of India, the production of this seeds has made rapid progress in the last decade.

The biggest advantage is that they can be grown in a wide range of agro-climatic conditions. In India, rapeseed and mustard are grouped together. Amongst the nine major oilseeds cultivated in India, they come second, only after groundnut. The harvest usually takes place in March or April.

The oil content in rapeseed and mustard is between 36 and 42 %. Indian mustard, has a pungent flavour and is often used as a spice in the varied Indian cuisine.

Soybean is known as the “GOLDEN BEAN” of the 20th Century. Though, Soybean is a legume crop, yet it is widely used as oilseed. Due to very poor cookability on account of inherent presence of trypsin inhibitor, it can not be utilized as a pulse. It is now the second largest oilseed in India after groundnut. It grows in varied agro-climatic conditions. It has emerged as one of the important commercial crop in many countries. Due to its worldwide popularity, the international trade of Soybean is spread globally. Several countries such as Japan, China, Indonesia, Philippines, and European countries are importing Soybean to supplement their requirement for human consumption and cattle feed.

Soybean has great potential as an exceptionally nutritive and very rich protein food. It can supply the much needed protein to human diets, because it contains above 40 per cent protein of superior quality and all the essential amino acids particularly glycine, tryptophan and lysine, similar to cow’s milk and animal proteins. Soybean also contains about 20 per cent oil with an important fatty acid, lecithin and Vitamin A and D. The 4 percent mineral salts of soybeans are fairly rich in phosphorous and calcium.