PARIS: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched two new products under MARKFED (Punjab State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited)’s flagship SOHNA brand, ‘Chickpeas in Brine’ (Chitte Chhole) and ‘Red Kidney Beans in Brine’ (Rajmah), at SIAL (Salon International de l’Alimentation) Paris 2026, one of the world’s leading international food and beverage exhibitions, as part of the Punjab Government’s efforts to expand the State’s global agri-food footprint, and strengthen exports.
Leading a high-level delegation to Paris, the Chief Minister visited the India Pavilion and inaugurated the MARKFED exhibition stall, showcasing Punjab’s agricultural heritage, food processing capabilities and potential to emerge as a globally recognised supplier of quality, value-added food products.
Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “It is a matter of great pride for the farmers and cooperative institutions of Punjab. Today, inaugurated the MARKFED stall at the ongoing international food exhibition ‘SIAL Paris’ and launched two new products under our ‘SOHNA’ brand. Now, people sitting all over the world will be able to enjoy the taste of Punjab’s canned ‘Chickpeas in Brine’ (Chitte Chhole) and ‘Red Kidney Beans in Brine’ (Rajmah). Our main objective is to take Punjab’s pure and high-quality products to international markets, so that our farmers’ income can increase and Punjabi products can establish their identity worldwide. Inquilab Zindabad.”
Addressing the gathering at the MARKFED stall, the Chief Minister said, “Punjab has always been the food basket of India, and our vision is to make it a globally recognised hub for quality food products, value-added agriculture and modern manufacturing. Our farmers, entrepreneurs and industries have tremendous potential to compete in international markets. Through initiatives like SIAL Paris, we are opening new doors for Punjab’s products, creating global business linkages and bringing international opportunities closer to our people.”
