Minnesota eyes India's growing middle class

A group of about 15 small Minnesota companies, that sell everything from dried beans and cereal to chocolate and honey, met one-on-one with Indian importers this week, the Star Tribune reports. They are considering deals to export their goods to the world's second-most-populous country and one of the world's fast-growing economies. In 2011, Minnesota exports to India were $203.8 million.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jul 19, 2012

A group of about 15 small Minnesota companies, that sell everything from dried beans and cereal to chocolate and honey, met one-on-one with Indian importers this week, the Star Tribune reports. They are considering deals to export their goods to the world's second-most-populous country and one of the world's fast-growing economies. In 2011, Minnesota exports to India were $203.8 million.

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