Punjab CM launches SOHNA canned products at SIAL Paris

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched two new products under MARKFED’s SOHNA brand at the SIAL Paris 2026 international food and beverage exhibition. The new additions to the ready-to-use canned food portfolio include Chickpeas in Brine (Chitte Chhole) and Red Kidney Beans in Brine (Rajmah).

Leading a high-level delegation, Mann inaugurated the MARKFED exhibition stall at the India Pavilion to showcase the state’s agricultural produce and food processing capabilities. The initiative aims to expand Punjab’s agricultural exports, increase farmer incomes, and establish Punjabi brands in international markets through value addition, modern packaging, and stronger global market linkages.

The SOHNA brand products are being showcased alongside offerings from Milkfed (Verka brand) and Punjab Agro under the Punjab Mart umbrella. MARKFED, which represents approximately two million farmers and has a turnover exceeding Rs 21,248 crore, currently exports products to more than 20 countries.