Fi & Hi India 2013 receives a record participation from Rs 247,680 Crore Food Industry

Mumbai, September 28, 2013: With Indian food industry growing at 11%, it is expected to reach Rs 408,040 Crore by 2018 from the current size of Rs 247,680 Crore. This growth in the food and beverages industry has greatly contributed to a broad range of leading local, national and international ingredient suppliers to showcase their products and solutions at Fi & Hi India 2013 at Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Goregaon, Mumbai from 3rd – 5th October, 2013.

Proving that India is the place to grow business, the event is having great participation from the leading industry names, such as, BASF India Limited, Cargill India, DKSH India Pvt Ltd, Fuerst Day Lawson India Pvt Ltd, Glanbia Nutritionals Singapore Pte Ltd, Mintel (Consulting) Singapore Pvt Ltd, Prova S. A., Rikevita (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Roquette India Pvt Ltd, Synthite Industries Ltd.

Mr. Joji George, Managing Director, UBM India, said, “Today’s global consumers are demanding food and drinks that are low in salt and calories, consist fiber, are sustainably sourced and above all use natural preservatives. In order to suit the changing tastes of the consumers and to be a platform for a varied range of product enhancements and ingredient solutions, UBM India presents Fi & Hi India 2013.” Fi&Hi India 2013 will be inaugurated by Shri. Tariq Anwar, Minister of State- Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Shri. Ajit Singh-Chairman-ACG Worldwid and Shri. Piruz Khambatta- Chairman & Managing Director, Rasna International.

Fi & Hi India in its upcoming edition (its 8th edition) has joined with Leatherhead Market Research to bring the latest exhibitor innovations through the Discovery Tours. Steve Osborn, Business Innovation Manager to Leatherhead Food Research said: “We are increasingly aware of the growth in the food and beverage industry in India, so we had no hesitation in supporting the Fi & Hi India exhibition.  The grand challenges of the food and beverage industry are global, and through the Discovery Tours we hope that visitors will connect with some of the solutions. We will also have Food Innovation and Regulatory experts available on our stand (D29B) for Q&A. This is an exciting market and Leatherhead is delighted to be an integral part of the show.”

The event realizes the importance of bringing its customers, relevant and up-to-date education sessions with the latest trends and industry information. Together with Leatherhead, the show will also feature one-to-one sessions with industry experts in its ‘Ask the Expert’ Zone.

In addition, Fi&Hi India 2013 will present a content rich Onsite Seminar Series.  With these new additional features for the benefit of the Food industry, Fi & Hi India 2013 promises to offer the best business opportunities!

The attendees will get a chance to hear how the Indian government is planning to create growth in this market at the opening keynote of Fi & Hi India 2013 by Mr. Tariq Anwar, Minister of State for Agriculture & Food Processing Industries. They will have the option to learn about the Indian food industry and its various aspects. The three day event agenda will

 

focus on food and safety regulations, introduction of innovative ingredients with respect to Indian Food Industry and pricing strategy in general.

Fi & Hi India 2013 will provide the companies to introduce modern techniques and practices which in turn will help the visitors to look out for techniques and process that help improve the consistency of food in terms of quality and quantity. There will be a series of seminars, conducted on the exhibition site, with speakers from varied fields of the food industry. The seminars will address varied issues ranging from the growth of nutraceuticals and functional foods industry in India to licensing issues in the Indian food industry.

Supported by AIFPA (All India Food Processors’ Association), HADSA (Health Food and Dietary Supplements Association), Association of Food Scientists and Technologists of India- Mumbai Chapter (AFSTI), Society of Indian Bakers (SIB) and Pharmexcil (Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India, Set up by Ministry of Commerce & industry, Government of India), the event is expected to have record attendance levels this year. — CCI Newswire