Three-Day ‘Annapoorna Inter Food Expo’ Concludes with Over 4,500 B2B Meetings and 10,000 Visitors
The expo saw participation from over 150 exhibitors from India and abroad, attracting more than 10,000 visitors interested in new technologies and products in the food processing sector. The first day featured the ‘Annapoorna Retail Awards,’ recognizing excellence among companies, restaurants, and retailers.
The 16th International Food & Beverage Expo, ‘Annapoorna Inter Food’, concluded today at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. The three-day event, organized by FICCI and VA Exhibitions with support from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries and DPIIT, brought together food and beverage manufacturers to showcase their latest offerings to food retailers, traders, hotels, restaurants, and other food-related businesses.
The expo featured a diverse array of presentations, workshops, and demonstrations by chefs, nutritionists, and food experts, highlighting food products from various countries and regions in addition to Indian manufacturers. Attendees had the opportunity to explore a wide range of products, taste unique flavors, and gain insights into the global food market.
The event was inaugurated on June 5th by Ms. Anita Praveen, Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, who emphasized the importance of the food processing sector in India. She highlighted the sector’s role as the second largest employer in the country and its significance in supporting farmers. Ms. Praveen noted, “We are a huge market, and we are witnessing numerous trade negotiations because the world recognizes that consumers are in India. These negotiations indicate the growing importance of the Indian Food Processing sector on a global scale.”
Ms. Praveen also stressed the need for the industry to cater to international markets, advocating for the production of high-quality processed foods that appeal globally. “Time has now come to look at the international taste buds and start manufacturing the products that appeal to everyone in the world,” she added.
The expo saw participation from over 150 exhibitors from India and abroad, attracting more than 10,000 visitors interested in new technologies and products in the food processing sector. The first day featured the ‘Annapoorna Retail Awards,’ recognizing excellence among companies, restaurants, and retailers.
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Celebrity chefs, including Dr. Chef Parvinder Bali, Chef Manjit Singh Gill, and Chef Sadaf Hussain, among others, showcased their culinary skills and curated special dishes for the audience throughout the event.
The three-day Annapoorna Inter Food Expo concluded with over 4,500 B2B meetings, underscoring its success as a premier event in the food and beverage industry.
