Anuga FoodTec and Anuga Select to focus on F&B expansion
Organised by Koelnmesse India, Anuga FoodTec India and Anuga Select India is slated to be held from 28 to 30 August, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The show will focus on highlighting factors shaping the next era of growth and innovation in F&B space.
21 Aug 2024 | By Abhay Avadhani
The events will have its focus from agrifoods and fine foods to dairy, bakery, sweets and snacks, and innovations in processing, packaging, and logistics
With over 1,000 exhibitors from around 46 countries including 10 international pavilions, the 2024 edition is poised to highlight the evolution of India's food and beverage landscape.
The 2024 editions of Anuga Select India and Anuga FoodTec India are set to surpass the numbers from the 2023 editions, which attracted over 700 exhibitors and more than 40,000 visitors from 28+ countries. The upcoming events will span 50,000 square metres, bringing together over 45,000 visitors from 46 countries.
The events will have its focus from agrifoods and fine foods to dairy, bakery, sweets and snacks, and innovations in processing, packaging, and logistics.
The country's food processing industry is expected to reach USD 535-billion by 2025-26, contributing to the nation's GDP. This year, Anuga FoodTec India will feature the Packaging Theatre, supported by Innova Market Insights as the knowledge partner. The Packaging Theatre will showcase the latest advancements in packaging technology, providing attendees with hands-on experience and insights into how these innovations can enhance efficiency, sustainability, and product safety in food processing.
Anuga Select India 2024 is poised to be the epicentre of India's growing food and beverage market, which is projected to achieve a CAGR of 8.25%, reaching USD 852-billion by 2025.
The event will introduce the Innovative Product Awards, celebrating products in the food and beverage industry. This initiative aims to spotlight the creativity of companies. Additionally, the Culinary Corner will offer attendees an opportunity to experience live cooking demonstrations by chefs like chef Varun Inamdar and chef Suvir Saran.
The conference sessions highlight the future of India’s food retail industry by Damodar Mall, Supermarketwala, a session on hospitality hope – an initiative to support the hospitality industry. Followed by a panel discussion spotlighting the role of women entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry, highlighting their contributions and the challenges.
This year, the events will feature international pavilions from countries including Brazil, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey.
These b2b exhibitions are India’s F&B retail, processing and packaging expos that have been shaping the growth of the industry for the last 17 years.