MEDIA RELEASE PR41790
Fi India to Showcase Newer Avenues for the Food Industry
MUMBAI, India, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
- India in the Process of Enhancing Total Food Produce to 20% by 2015
The Government of India is envisaging substantial investment in the food processing industry over the next five
years. The food processing sector has grown from 6% in 2009 to 14.9% in 2010. The largest gathering of ideas,
innovations, concepts and minds in the business of food processing - Fi India will commence on 22nd & 23rd of
October, 2010 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon East, Mumbai. UBM India is proud to announce the 5th
Edition of Fi India.
Fi India is the only event on the sub continent which brings together the entire food ingredients industry. Fi India
began with a visitorship of 600 and currently has 4800 food professionals visiting FI India 2010. The participation
has increased in huge numbers not only from domestic players but also from international markets. This year, the
event has participation from international players from Belgium, China, France, Singapore and Malaysia. There are
more than 103 Exhibitors as compared to last year's figure of 74.
Fi India 2010 will also address the need for better overall plant operations and technology relating to food
processing, food science and packaging that addresses all important ingredients of 21st century competitiveness -
food safety (hygiene and sanitation), health (fortified food), sustainable packaging, convenience and productivity.
Fi India 2010 also includes a high level two day modular conference onsite. Noted speakers will have
discussions on diverse topics such as Food Industry Regulations, Ingredient Innovations and Innovations in
Bakery, Confectionery, Beverages, Dairy, Cold Chain and Packaging. Novelty & Ideation would be at its par in the
event.
The biggest bottleneck in expanding the food processing sector, in terms of both investment and exports, is lack
of adequate infrastructure," said Mr. Bipin Sinha, Project Director - UBM India.
Fi will act as a huge platform for facilitating business and making India as world's outsourcing destination for
Food Ingredients and much more. This will increase employment opportunities and will in turn give the right
positioning and price of the ingredients in the local and the global markets, added Mr. Sinha.
Visitors will have the opportunity to:
- Update on the regulatory framework governing food safety and health claims in India
- Discover the latest consumer trends and translate into India specific product innovations
- Explore new market opportunities in the bakery, confectionery, dairy and beverages categories
- Overcome cold-chain challenges and capitalise on packaging innovations
- Hear case study insights from the leading practitioners such Unilever, Marico, Amul, Godrej Hershey's and
more
Events like Fi India act as a platform to encourage business and accelerate market growth.
For further details contact :-
UBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Bipin Sinha
Email : bipin.sinha@ubm.com
Phone :- +91-22-6612-2612
SOURCE: UBM India
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