1. Exhibitor Scope & Event Highlights
- Food Processing: Fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, spices, dairy, frozen foods, ready-to-eat and processed foods.
- Packaged Foods & Drinks: Packaged snacks, confectionery, juices, soft drinks, dairy beverages, health drinks and functional foods.
- Technology & Equipment: Processing machinery, bottling, packaging, refrigeration, cold chains, automation, food ingredients and quality testing.
- World Expo | Summit | Awards: Product launches, technology demonstrations, industry conferences, B2B networking and excellence recognition.
2. Industry Current Status & Growth Potential
- Food Processing Industry: India’s market reached approximately US$382 billion in FY2024–25, projected to reach US$689 billion by FY2033–34.
- Processed Food Exports: Accounted for 20.4% of India’s agricultural exports in FY2024–25, reflecting growing international opportunities.
- Emerging Opportunities: Ready-to-eat foods, packaged beverages, healthy foods, premium products, smart packaging and food exports.
- Processed Food Exports: India’s processed food exports reached approximately US$8 billion in FY 2025–26 in APEDA’s reported categories.
- Growth Drivers: Rising consumption, urbanisation, organised retail, e-commerce, food innovation and government schemes including PMKSY, PMFME and PLI.
3. Why Exhibit & Who Will Visit?
Why Exhibit?
- Showcase food products, machinery, packaging and innovations.
- Meet major buyers, distributors and industry decision-makers.
- Generate bulk orders, dealerships and business partnerships.
- Explore exports, investments and government-supported projects.
- Expand brand visibility and domestic and international markets.
Target Visitors
- Food and beverage manufacturers, processors and FMCG companies.
- Supermarkets, wholesalers, retailers and distributors.
- Hotels, restaurants, cafés, QSR chains and institutional caterers.
- Food technologists, packaging companies and cold-chain operators.
- Importers, exporters, investors and franchise operators.
- Government departments, PSUs, FPOs, cooperatives and food-processing entrepreneurs.
