ABOUT THE EVENT

India's food processing sector plays a pivotal role in its economy, contributing significantly to GDP growth, employment generation, and agricultural transformation. With abundant agricultural resources, a large consumer base, and a growing demand for processed foods, the sector presents lucrative opportunities for investment and collaboration.

With changing consumer needs, the government’s focus on growth of this sector, developing infrastructure, and improvements in agriculture, India’s food processing ecosystem is at an inflection point, poised for exponential growth. Domestic players as well as international players have identified this potential and are gearing up for this paradigm shift which will see India move up the global rankings as one of the top food processing countries.
Recognizing the future growth potential and importance of the food processing industry in India's economic and social outlook, FICCI is organizing the 15th edition of FICCI FOODWORLD India 2024 on June 5, 2024, at the India International Convention & Expo Centre located in Dwarka, New Delhi.

With the objective of bringing the food business community together and fostering collaboration, FICCI has been organizing FOODWORLD INDIA (FWI) since 2005. This annual flagship event is steered by the FICCI Food Processing Committee and has been supported by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MOFPI) and the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over the years. Since its inception, it has received encouraging support from stakeholders, including all major food sector companies, government officials, visionaries, international experts, and researchers.

Over the years, it has evolved into an established forum for originating thoughts for policy formulation and a mood reflector for the sector. This edition is being organized along the sidelines of the 16th edition of Annapoorna Inter Food 2024, FICCI’s international food and beverage expo, with Inter Food Tech 2024 focusing on food machinery. These concurrent trade fairs will bring together the best processing and packaging technology suppliers, solutions, and service providers for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, thus providing a wider engagement to the companies.

Objectives:

  • Position India as a global hub for agri-food exports and an outsourcing destination for global markets by leveraging its strengths in food processing and agricultural production.
  • Facilitate dialogue between policymakers and industry leaders to address challenges, promote growth, and enhance infrastructure and capacity building in the food processing sector.
  • Identify trends in India’s food processing sector and develop a strategic roadmap to capitalize on the identified opportunities, aligning with consumer demands and technological advancements.
  • Showcase India's potential as an attractive investment destination in the food processing sector.
  • Facilitate collaboration between global and Indian businesses to understand the emerging megatrends shaping packaged food demand in India.

Who Should Attend?

  • Food Processing and Manufacturing Companies
  • Policymakers and Development Partners
  • Food start-ups and innovators
  • Food regulatory and quality professionals
  • Food Ingredient Companies
  • Marketing experts, business consultants, and advisory firms
  • Global Food Exporters and Value Chain Players
  • Logistics players in the food chain business
  • Academia and Research Institutions

Key Highlights:

  • Exclusive CEO Breakfast Session with Hon’ble Minister for Food Processing Industries, GoI* to discuss key issues and opportunities in the sector.
  • Exclusive CEO Panel Discussion Session offering insights and perspectives on industry trends and challenges.
  • Panel Discussions on the Latest Trends, Growth, Innovation, Research and Development, and Technologies in the Food Processing Sector by Eminent Business Leaders, Start-Up Founders, and Academic Institutions.
  • Identifying emerging business trends for the food processing industry, which are crucial for strategic planning and business development,.
  • Concurrent Sideline Exhibitions: Annapoorna Inter Food 2024, FICCI’s 16th International Food & Beverage Trade Expo, and Inter Tech Exhibition 2024, showcasing the latest processing and packaging technologies, machinery, solutions, and services in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
  • Opportunity for business meetings with food manufacturing, packaging, technology, and nutrition innovation companies, technology seekers, suppliers, and distributors.
  • Opportunity to gain critical insights on the latest advances and technologies in the food processing ecosystem to help build stronger public-private partnerships.
  • Participation of senior bureaucrats, business leaders, and stakeholders from across the value chain
  • Participation of more than 300 business delegates.