STUDIES ON THE POSSIBILITIES OF ESTABLISHING AND DEVELOPING PRODUCTION CAPACITIES IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

This paper analyses the impact of the INVESTALIM and DR 23 financing measures on the development of processing capacities in the Romanian food industry. These support measures aim to modernise and expand food processing lines, essential for increasing the quality and competitiveness of local products. In a sector marked by high requirements regarding processing safety and efficiency, these financing programmes provide companies with resources to adopt modern technologies, such as process automation, resource consumption optimisation and production loss reduction. The paper details the stages of food processing and the solutions supported by the INVESTALIM and DR 23 measures, with a focus on technological innovations and the implementation of sustainable practices. The market trends leading to the adaptation of processing capacities, as well as consumer demands for healthy and value-added food products, are analysed. The study demonstrates that investments in processing processes supported by these measures contribute to increasing the performance and competitiveness of the Romanian food industry.