Koelnmesse Pvt. Ltd. has brought together thought leaders, executives, innovators and policymakers from across the F&B industry landscape under the theme of ‘Partners Forum’. The driving force behind the development of a comprehensive agenda for the upcoming edition of ANUFOOD India & ANUTEC International FoodTec India that is scheduled to take place from 7-9 September 2022 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, is attributed to their collective expertize and shared vision. This is one such event that promises to chart a course towards unparalleled success and prosperity for all industry stakeholders.
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Presidents & Committee Members from the leading industry associations marked their presence at the forum. The industry associations included Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA), Association of Food Scientist & Technologist of India (AFSTi – Mumbai), Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB), Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA), Society of Indian Bakers (SIB), Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum (HPMF), India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), Innova Marketing Insights and Retailers Association of India (RAI), all of whom play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry.
This momentous occasion witnessed attendees who were engaged in dynamic discussions, strategic collaborations and insightful presentations, all aimed at shaping the future trajectory of the F&B Industry. Through open dialogue and collaborative initiatives, industry stakeholders agree to pool their knowledge and expertize to identify key challenges, explore emerging trends and uncover untapped opportunities at this international event. A clear roadmap for growth is being defined, wherein, the primary focus of ANUFOOD / ANUTEC India is to catalyze innovation, foster strategic partnerships and fuel sustainable development across the industry. The outcomes of this gathering is set to empower businesses, investors and policymakers alike to make informed decisions, drive economic growth and enhance the overall competitiveness of the F&B industry.
Milind Dixit, Managing Director of Koelnmesse Pvt. Ltd., welcomed the dignitaries and set the tone for the forum by highlighting the remarkable achievements of the trade fairs thus far. Further, Milind offered a sneak peek into the concurrent events & showed highlights that are widely expected to elevate the overall experience for all the stakeholders involved.
Dr. Subodh Jindal, President of AIFPA, shared his perspective on the F&B industry and the vital role played by ANUTEC & ANUFOOD India for the food industry. He emphasized the active participation of government and export promotion councils, while also reiterating the importance of doing such events regionally.
Dr. Prabodh Halde, Chairman, CASMB emphasized that such international gatherings serve as fertile grounds to attract and nurture young talent and underscored the importance of encouraging participation of the youth in the event. He further emphasized on expert zone and start-up school that CASMB will conducting at the event enabling the start-ups with expert opinions, project consulting & Product registration, etc.
Ratheesh Nair, Regional Director – Western Region for Indian Chamber of Commerce, expressed his gratitude on having associated with ANUFOOD & ANUTEC events and emphasized contributing to the government agenda of celebrating year of Millet’s by organizing a panel discussion on theme of “Super Food – Millets & Nutrition”.
Dr. Nitin Nagrale, the Founder and General Secretary of HPMF, offered his insights on elevating the brand value of ANUTEC & ANUFOOD India through enhanced interactive activities onsite. A Buyers Delegation from Maharashtra and an International delegation from Nepal, Bhutan, Sri-Lanka and other locations will be hosted by HPMF. Additionally, a dedicated session would be organized by the association on “Market Penetration Strategy” to offer valuable insights and guidance.
Chinmayee Deulgaonkar, Vice President of AFSTI, stressed the significance of involving rural India in the event and emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between industry and academia. Further, she highlighted the contribution of women power in the food and beverage industry.
Celebrity Chef Rakhee Vaswani, the Founder of Pallet Culinary Academy, eagerly confirmed her active involvement in the newly introduced show feature ‘Culinary Corner’. This show feature will exhibit a series of Masterclasses dedicated to diverse cuisines, including Plant-Based, Asian, European and more, focusing on the products displayed at the event.
Dr. Hitesh Bhatt, Director of Marketing & Communications at RAI (Retailers Association of India), is actively involved in curating an engaging panel discussion targeting purchase managers from the retail food and beverage industry. Dr. Bhatt has stressed the importance of raising awareness about critical issues such as food wastage and food safety.
Dr. Parag Gadre, the board member of Indian Pulses & Grains Association emphasized the contribution of such events in enhancing the business growth for the industry and exhibited his willingness on creating a pavilion at the event that will not only highlight the strength of Indian Pulses & Grain at this global event, but will also enhance the celebration of Millet Year.
Aditi Sharma, representing the Plant Based Food Industry Association (PBFIA), is actively engaged in curating an immersive panel discussion and conference sessions focused on the technical aspects and significance of plant-based food. Additionally, she has confirmed the inclusion of a dedicated pavilion showcasing exhibitors specializing in plant-based food products.
Gopalakrishnan Chakarapani, the representative of Innova Market highlighted the significance of the global trend zones viz ‘Packaging Theatre’ and ‘Innovative Trend Zone’ being featured at ANUTEC India and ANUFOOD India respectively. He assured the dissemination of reports on global emerging trends in the food and beverage industry at the above-mentioned zones.
The outcomes of this August gathering is set to empower the upcoming events to catalyze innovation, foster strategic partnerships and fuel sustainable development across the industry. The enthusiasm shown by the dignitaries and the high-quality deliberations was undeniable evidence of the profound importance of both ANUFOOD India and ANUTEC International FoodTec India within the overall industry landscape. Join us at ANUFOOD India / ANUTEC International FoodTec India which is scheduled to be held from 7-9 September 2023 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, where the torchbearers of Indian Food & Beverage industry will congregate to define the roadmap for a thriving future of the industry. Together, let us embark on this transformative journey towards unprecedented growth and success.
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Koelnmesse is an international leader in organizing trade fairs in the field of food and beverage processing. Anuga FoodTec and ProSweets Cologne are established, world- leading trade fairs, hosted in Cologne/Germany.
In addition to the events at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse also stages further food technology trade fairs with different sector specific areas of focus and content in key markets across the world, including India, Italy and Colombia. These global activities enable Koelnmesse to offer its customers bespoke events and leading regional trade fairs in a variety of markets, thus creating the foundation for sustainable international business. Koelnmesse is also ideally positioned in the field of food and beverages with its leading international trade fairs Anuga and ISM and its global network of satellite events.
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